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 at|ubuntu.com

Ubuntu 8.04

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

• Download Hardy Heron[1]
• Softpedia's unofficial Installing Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron step-by-step installation guide[2]
• Unofficial Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Hardy Heron Guide
• Step by Step Setup Guide for Hardy Heron

Ubuntu 9.10

This version, aka Karmic Koala, is the newest release of Ubuntu, providing noteworthy improvements over previous versions. Some laptops that don't tolerate 8.04 sometimes work better with 9.10.

• Ubuntu 9.10 DownloadKarmic Koala
• A review of 9.10 [3]
• Ubuntu 9.10 Technical Overview from the horse's mouth[4]

How Do I Wipe a Hard Drive

Darik's Boot and Nuke is a freeware program available at Darik's It scrubs your hard drive squeaky clean to securely destroy all data and prep it for installation of a new operating system.