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== OLPC Ubuntu Sugar 18.04 Bionic ==
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;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(Linux_distribution) Wikipedia]:Ubuntu ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet IPA] pronunciation: /ubun'tu/, pronounced like oo-BOON-too) is a widely used [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_distribution Linux distribution] predominantly targeted at personal computers. Based on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debian_GNU/Linux Debian GNU/Linux], Ubuntu concentrates on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usability usability], regular releases, ease of installation, and freedom from legal restrictions. Ubuntu is sponsored by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canonical_Ltd. Canonical Ltd.], a private company founded by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa South African] entrepreneur [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Shuttleworth Mark Shuttleworth].<br><!--


One Laptop per Child has released OLPC OS [[18.04.0]] for the [[NL3]] and [[ED20]] models.
--><br>The name of the distribution comes from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zulu_language Zulu] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xhosa_language Xhosa] concept of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(ideology) ubuntu]'', which means "humanity towards others". Ubuntu’s slogan – “Linux for Human Beings”, encapsulates one of its main goals – making Linux more available and easy to use. Due to its ease of use, it is considered by many to be a great "beginner" distribution of Linux.<br><!--


== OLPC Ubuntu Sugar 16.04 Xenial ==
--><br>The most recent version, Ubuntu 6.10 (''Edgy Eft''), was released on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_26 October 26], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006 2006].
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One Laptop per Child has been curating Sugar 0.108 and Activities on the Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial operating system. This [[16.04.1|build]] has entered production with the [[NL3]], and can be acquired through private negotiation or by ordering NL3 laptops from OLPC.
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== Installing older Ubuntu on OLPC XO-1, XO-1.5, XO-1.75 or XO-4 ==
== Links ==
* [https://neyder.net/2019/04/ubuntu-bionic-en-olpc-xo/ Ubuntu 18.04 on an XO-1.5],
* [[Ubuntu Precise On OLPC XO|Ubuntu 12.04 Precise (English)]],
* [[Ubuntu Precise|Ubuntu 12.04 Precise (Spanish)]],
* [[Ubuntu Maverick en usb para xo|Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick (Spanish)]]
* [[Ubuntu Lucid on OLPC XO|Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid]],
* [[Ubuntu Intrepid for the XO|Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid]]
* [[Ubuntu Gutsy On OLPC XO|Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy]].
* [[Ubuntu Hardy On OLPC XO|Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy]]


== See Also ==
Main: http://www.ubuntu.com/
* [[Customizing Ubuntu for XO]]
Wiki: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/
* [[Xfce keybindings]]
Lists: http://www.ubuntu.com/community/lists
* [[Installing Ubuntu using Compressed Files]] - An installation method that should be easier for those new to Linux
Forums: http://www.ubuntu.com/community/forums
* [http://www.olpcnews.com/forum/index.php?topic=4053.0 Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid) installation on XO]

* [[Media:Ubuntu OLPC.jpg]] an old screenshot of a very old version of Ubuntu

[[Category:Linux distributions]]

Latest revision as of 22:10, 21 April 2019

OLPC Ubuntu Sugar 18.04 Bionic

One Laptop per Child has released OLPC OS 18.04.0 for the NL3 and ED20 models.

OLPC Ubuntu Sugar 16.04 Xenial

One Laptop per Child has been curating Sugar 0.108 and Activities on the Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial operating system. This build has entered production with the NL3, and can be acquired through private negotiation or by ordering NL3 laptops from OLPC.

Installing older Ubuntu on OLPC XO-1, XO-1.5, XO-1.75 or XO-4

See Also