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Ubuntu is a free and open-source desktop operating system. It is designed to allow you to allow you to do the things you would normally do with a desktop, but without vendor lock-in like you would have on Windows, or even Mac OS X.
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∙ 13y agoUbuntu has three versions. One is oriented as a general purpose desktop system, like Windows XP / Vista / 7 or Mac OS X. The other is oriented at servers, like Windows Server 2008 or Mac OS X Server. The third version is the netbook remix for netbooks.
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What is the purpose of Ubuntu in Linux?
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution (as in a specific OS setup with the Linux kernel.)
Is Ubuntu a Linux distribution?
No, Ubuntu is part of Linux.
What is a UniChrome Pro Linux Ubuntu?
There is no such thing as a "UniChrome Pro Linux Ubuntu." UniChrome Pro is a graphics chipset. Ubuntu is a Linux distribution.
Why you wants to go ubuntu to run ns2 than Linux?
Ubuntu *is* Linux.
Is Linux and ubuntu the same?
Yes and no.Yes in the sense that Ubuntu is just like any other Linux distribution. It *is* a Linux distribution. So to say that Ubuntu is not Linux is inaccurate.It's NOT the same as Linux in that Ubuntu is a DISTRIBUTION of Linux, not the Linux operating system itself. The Linux operating system, as I like to define it, is the kernel, the drivers, and the kernelspace it provides.I have often seen more and more Ubuntu users who seem to not recognize the relationship of Ubuntu and Linux. The only other Linux "sphere" worse in this regard in recognizing that it is Linux is Android, also Linux, but between how Google markets it and the kind of userspace it has so many people don't often recognize Android as Linux either. Short answer is that Ubuntu is Linux. As is Arch, Red Hat, SuSE, Fedora, Gentoo, Android, WebOS, your router firmware, Tivo firmware, or Debian.
Is is possible to buy a desktop PC that runs Linux?
All pcs can run Linux. Specifically, you can download and run Ubuntu, which is Linux based. Any PC can run Ubuntu and/or dual-boot Windows and Ubuntu.
Who is the manufacturer of Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is a community effort and does not have a single maker. It is a distribution that is an off-branch from Linux. Google for "Ubuntu" and "Linux" for more information.
What type of OS is UBUNTU?
Linux.
What is the heart of ubuntu operating system?
Ubuntu is a "distro" of the Linux operating system.
Is Avast compatible with Ubuntu?
Yes, the Linux version of Avast runs on Ubuntu.
What is the difference between windows and ubuntu?
Windows costs money, but Ubuntu is Linux-based and free. Ubuntu is one of many distributions, or versions, of Linux. Personally, I like Linux better than Windows but Windows programs can't run natively on Linux (and vice versa) so many Linux users still use windows because they need to run certain programs. Compatibility/"emulation" (in quotes because it isn't true emulation) is available in the form of the Linux program WINE (stands for WINE Is Not an Emulator). Linux, in general, is not intended for those who are not experienced with computers, and the sterotypical Linux users are computer programmers. However, several more recent distributions have broken this mold, including Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a very user-friendly distribution, and an excellent place for someone curious about starting with Linux to start. Personally, I prefer the distribution openSuSe, but it requires a slightly higher experience level with Linux to use effectively.
What are the functions for Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is a free, supported debian/linux implementation of Unix. As such, you can do nearly anything that you can do in Unix in Ubuntu.
