Ubuntu: Difference between revisions

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Wikipedia: Ubuntu (IPA pronunciation: /ubun'tu/, pronounced like oo-BOON-too) is a widely used Linux distribution predominantly targeted at personal computers. Based on Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu concentrates on usability, regular releases, ease of installation, and freedom from legal restrictions. Ubuntu is sponsored by Canonical Ltd., a private company founded by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth.

The name of the distribution comes from the Zulu and Xhosa concept of 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.

The most recent version, Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn), was released on April 19, 2007.

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 --><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><!--
---><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].
+--><br>The most recent version, Ubuntu 7.04 (''Feisty Fawn''), was released on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_19 April 19], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007 2007].
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