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According to the preferences of many computer users and programmers one of the most popular versions is considered Ubuntu. It represents the most compatible version at the present time as well. Ubuntu is free of charge and it can be downloaded and burnt to CDs. A computer user has the possibility to run the operating system from the disc. In this case you are enabled to see the way the operating system looks and works before its installation. It is also distinguished by 100% free updates and programs by example of “Open Office”. Open Office represents an alternative to Microsoft Office but it is spread for free. In addition, it is compatible with Microsoft Office documents.

From time to time Ubuntu may seem somewhat buggy. It may happen in case when you want to get drivers for wireless internet. This process may appear to be a little bit difficult. However there are numerous forums on the Ubuntu website at your disposal. Thus you can ask any question concerning the Ubuntu you are interested in. It should be noted that any Linux version disposes of this issue, however Ubuntu is the best rated one. You can retain Microsoft OS, however make certain you have enough space on your hard drive disk: 1/2 for Vista & 1/2 for Linux OS.

If you make a decision on availing yourself of Ubuntu, first you should go to www.ubuntu.com. Here you can download the ISO. Thereafter you should burn it to a CD and place it into CD/DVD drive. You will be prompted to install the version in question. You will have two options: the first option presupposes installing it along side your functional OS so you will receive a dual-boot system, the second option means formatting the hard drive and installing the new OS.

Ubuntu represents operating system, developed by the community. The operating system is based on the Linux kernel, which is suited perfectly for notebooks or personal computers. Ubuntu contains the following programs: program designed for Internet browsing, office packages for working with texts, spreadsheets and presentations, programs for communication by the use of Internet and many others.

Ubuntu is distributed free of charge, including corporate versions and safety renovation. Ubuntu enjoys support of Canonical Ltd. and hundreds of companies throughout the world.
The disks with Ubuntu contain only free software. It is noteworthy that the free usage, distribution, improvement of free software has been encouraged.

At present there also Ubuntu Netbook Remix has appeared which represents a system specially designed for notebooks with small screens. The Canonical Company has announced the operating system Ubuntu Netbook Remix officially for devices with smaller screens, controlled by new processors Intel atom. As concerns Netbooks, they represent mini notebooks, such as ASUS eeePC. Such notebooks are very compact and they are mainly used for Internet browsing.

Ubuntu Netbook Remix is based on Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron. Its main innovation is updated interface which is used for application start, which enables to obtain quick access to files located on the small screen of a notebook. Ubuntu Netbook Remix is usually accessible to OEM suppliers because the given version includes some of the proprietary codecs and technologies.

The Ubuntu packages contain the following options: go-home-applet, Window-picker-applet, maximus, human-netbook-theme, ume-launcher, desktop-switcher.

It’s a well-known fact that the users who have multiple email accounts (for example, on Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo and etc.) tend to use mail clients in order to save time and make email handling much easier and more comfortable. If you are a current or former Windows user, most likely you know about or even use/used Outlook, The Bat! or Eudora. With no exaggeration all of them are very nice and useful applications; however there is no need to worry about “loosing” them because Linux, and Ubuntu in particular, provides very decent alternative – Evolution Mail Client.

In fact Evolution represents a very functional application which in addition to mail integrates calendar, address book, to-do list, memo tools and etc. One of the nice things about this software consists in the fact that it’s a part of GNOME desktop environment, thus there is no need to install it.

Taking into account that Gmail configuration has some distinctive features, we decided to review it in detail to help you avoid different problems, which may appear.

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