Computer is a machine which requires instructions from the user to work. Most important part of a computer is the Operating System which is a medium through which user interacts with the hardware, by using software. It controls all the activities of the computer. Example of operating system are: Microsoft Windows, Linux, and so on.
Introduction to Edubuntu/Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a Linux-based operating system, designed for computers, smartphones, and network servers. System is developed by UK based company called Canonical Ltd. Principles used to develop Ubuntu software are based on the principles of Open Source software development. It is free of cost available for individual community and
professional use.
Ubuntu Desktop
Edubuntu/Ubuntu is a Graphical user Interface (GUI) called as Unity, which allows user to interact with the computer system by using graphical icons. Edubuntu/Ubuntu is considered as one of the best available free software backed up by a huge open source community.
Features:
- Attractive and Easy to use:Edubuntu/Ubuntu has a very attractive appearance with colourful themes due to its graphical icons it makes Edubuntu/Ubuntu interactive and user friendly.
- Searching made easier:Dash icon allow us to quickly search and open the applications, files and folder stored in our computer. Smart searching facility made easier for user to search the content.
- Safe and Secure: Edubuntu/Ubuntu is much more safer than Windows operating system against virus and hacking attacks.
- Freely available: Edubuntu/Ubuntu is available free of cost.
- Multitasking: Edubuntu/Ubuntu can perform multiple task at a time.
- Educational software: Edubuntu/Ubuntu includes a large number of educational software like GCompris, LibreOffice.
- Desktop version of Edubuntu/Ubuntu supports all the normal software on windows such as Firefox, Chrome, VLC, and so on.
- It supports the office suite called as LibreOffice.
- Inbuilt email software: Edubuntu/Ubuntu has in-built email software called Thunderbird, which give user an access to email; such as: Exchange, Gmail, Hotmail.
- Host of free applications are available for user to view and edit photos, to manage and share videos.
- Software tools can be usable by people in their local language.
System Requirement
Make sure that the following system requirements are met before starting an instalment:
Memory
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2GB RAM
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Disk Space
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25 GB of free hard disk space
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Processor
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2 GHz dual core processor
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DVD drive or USB drive with the Installer media
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An Internet connection
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