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 home

Ubuntu 8.04

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

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

Ubuntu 10.04

This version, aka Lucid Lynx, is the newest upgrade embraced by FreeGeek providing noteworthy improvements over previous versions.

• Download Ubuntu 10.04 [1]
• Want to know what others do to customize Lucid?
• Ubuntu 10.04 [Operation notes to come..Check back later]

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.