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Ten tips for new Ubuntu users

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:05:42 -0700

Ubuntu has become the most popular Linux distribution for new Linux users. It's easy to install, easy to use, and usually "just works." But moving to a different operating system can be confusing, no matter how well-designed it is. Here's a list of tips that might save you some time while you're getting used to Ubuntu.

1. Getting multimedia to work

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New Resource: IronLinux.org

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:29:45 -0700

IronLinux.org has been published and contains information regarding specific encounters with hardware along with how-to's, gottcha's and general information to aid in implementing Linux in your organization.

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UK education agency says no to Vista, Office 2007

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:20:34 -0700

The British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta) has published its final report (PDF) on Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007. The agency is largely sticking with its interim recommendations that schools steer clear of Vista in existing deployments and Office 2007 altogether.

Anticipating the release of Vista in January 2007, Becta announced a year earlier its intention to study Microsoft's flagship software products in an attempt to provide UK schools with some guidance on adoption. An interim report released last January cited interoperability concerns with Office 2007 and recommended against early deployment of Vista in the education sector. Last October, Becta also recommended that schools eschew signing licensing agreements with Microsoft.

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Ubuntu releases ten lessons for the desktop

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:44:52 -0700

In the latest Ubuntu weekly newsletter the Ubuntu folks announced the release of the Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop Course. The modular course should take two days to complete all 10 of the lessons offered, but it is possible to cover topics and lessons independently of each other, learning whatever is of interest.

Coming in two versions, both downloadable as PDFs, there is a student guide and an instructor guide.

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Hardy Heron Alpha 3

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:22:28 -0700

Today the Ubuntu group released the 3rd Alpha of their upcoming 8.04 LTS release.

Download your copy and make sure to file bug reports:
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/hardy/alpha-3/

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS to be released 4/24/2008

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:48:13 -0700

Mark your calendars now. It looks like Ubuntu 8.04 LTS is scheduled to be released on April 24, 2008.

I'm already looking forward to it here... and my PCs are anxiously awaiting the date in April for a full refresh.

What to Expect from Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron)

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:50:44 -0700

Hardy is on the way to be a better more reliable system than Windows, even if Gutsy and Feisty are, most windows users who used my Ubuntu installation or installed it on their own system didn’t really like it as they found it too complicated to do things such as syncing their iPods or installing the missing wi-fi drivers.

Here are propositions that I think would be able to make the average windows user more familiar with Ubuntu and have a better experience.

Wizard on first user login

The first time a user log in to their account on Ubuntu, a basic wizard should pop-up to allow the user to customize their account and install new programs from the internet according to their needs.(For users with non-administrator rights, installing software could cause a problem though, but if this idea is used maybe a workaround could be made.)

Ubuntu Live 2007

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:35:03 -0700

Videos of Ubuntu Live 2007 available from Blip.TV.

During his Keynote address, Mark Shuttleworth announced that we'll enjoy a regular release cycle of LTS versions approximately every two years. That's great news... the next LTS was also announced to be sometime in 2008.

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS "Hardy Heron"

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:38:19 -0700

Ubuntu is gearing up to release another LTS version ("Long Term Support") soon. Tomorrow it will release the first Alpha of its next version release.

Here's a brief article detailing some of the updates:
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=930&num=1

Ubuntu 7.10: Gutsy Gibbon

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 06:39:23 -0700

In October of 2007 Ubuntu released the latest update to their popular Linux operating system. This update has been titled "Gutsy Gibbon" and comes with many updates. It is the precursor for their next LTS (Long Term Support) release which will update the current LTS version 6.06.

Visit Ubuntu.com now and get your copy. It's FREE!