Laptop Ubuntu

What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a stable, supported operating system built by expert developers as an open-source alternative to Windows and Office. It contains all the applications you need:

• A web browser
• Office suite
• Media applications
• Instant messaging
• And much more![1]

Ubuntu 8.04

This version, AKA Hardy Heron, is the operating system of choice for the Laptop Program.

• Download Hardy Heron[2]
• Softpedia's unofficial Installing Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron step-by-step installation guide[3]
• Unofficial Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Hardy Heron) Guide [4]
• Step by Step Setup Guide for Hardy Heron[http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-ubuntu-8.04-lts-hardy-h

Ubuntu 9.10

This version, AKA Karmic Koala, is the newest release of Ubuntu, providing noteworthy improvements over previous versions.

• Ubuntu 9.10 Download(Karmic Koala)[5]
• [A review of 9.10 [6]]
• Ubuntu 9.10 Technical Overview from the horse's mouth[7]