What is Ubuntu:-
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Ubuntu ( uu-buun-too)
is an operating system(like Windows But better than windows)
based on the Linux kernel . It is distributed as free and
open source software means no cracks, no patches or serial numbers are required
. The meaning of UBUNTU is
"humanity towards others" or "the belief in a universal
bond of sharing that connects all humanity". According to 2012
online surveys, Ubuntu is the most popular Operating system on
desktop and laptop personal computers. Ubutu is also popular
on servers and for cloud computing. Development of
Ubuntu is led by Canonical Ltd. A company based in the Isle of
Man and owned by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth.
Why Ubuntu is better than Windows:-
Microsoft's Windows 8 was
launched in August 2012 just after a
month ago October we saw the introduction of another major operating system as
well.Canonical's Ubuntu 12.10 arrived weeks ahead of its competitor, in fact, with a
slogan: "Avoid the pain of Windows 8." That slogan appeared on the
Ubuntu home page for the first few hours after the OS's official launch, and
attracted considerable attention. Apparently Developers decided to down its
message later in the day—the slogan now reads "Your wish is our command”.
1. Customization:- Ubuntu is full of customization.
Yes you can customize every thing on Ubuntu
like shape, size and alignment
and color. But in windows 8 customization is little bit low, like metro tiles you can’t resize their size,
can’t group them acc. To their type
.
2. Apps:- Windows 8 comes with bundled of
apps like Internet Explorer10. But in Ubuntu you will find collection of open
source software like Firefox, Libre office, Thunderbird etc. Ubuntu Software
Centre houses 50000 apps where Windows
store just houses 5000 apps.
3. Hardware
Support:- In windows we have to install drivers and binaries additionally from
Developer’s website or their installation CD but in UBUNTU we have software
centre which have all drivers prebuilt
no need for additional headache.
4. Hardware Compatibility:- To
run Windows 8 on your PC, you'll need a processor that's 1GHz or faster. You'll
also need a minimum of 1GB RAM for the 32-bit version or 2GB for the 64-bit
version, along with 16GB (32-bit) or 20GB (64-bit) of space on your hard drive.
For graphics processing , you'll need a Microsoft DirectX 9-compatible graphics
device. This is minimum requirement for obsolete systems. If you want to take
advantage of Windows 8's touch features, obviously you'll need a multitouch
device. To make the most of the software. Ubuntu's requirements, however, are
much more modest: Canonical recommends 512MB of RAM, plus 5GB on the hard
drive. You'll also find versions such as Lubuntu and Xubuntu for lower-spec
machines. In short, if hardware is a obstacle factor for you, Ubuntu is
most likely the better choice.
5. Security:-
For security Window8 has windows defender, firewall and disk encryption system,
however these features are also presents in Ubuntu but Ubuntu is protected with
Linux security module to enhance security. It's
interesting to note that, each year at Pwn2Own, hackers get a chance to hack
Windows and Apple Mac systems, but Linux is not included in the contest. No
exploit can challenge against (and gain root privilege on) Ubuntu Linux running
AppArmor-sandboxed Firefox.
6. User Support:- Microsoft
offers support for Windows 8 Pro users through its TechNet subscription service, which is costs at $149 per year.Canonical
offers Ubuntu Advantage service-level agreements starting at
about $80 per year.
7. Pricing:- Last but
certainly not least, Ubuntu Linux is free, while Windows 8 Pro will reportedly
cost $199 after the current upgrade offer of $39 to $69 expires.
Features
|
Windows
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Ubuntu
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License fee
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$39 to $69 upgrade
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Free
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CPU architectures
supported
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x86, x86-64
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x86, x86-64, ARM, PPC
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Minimum RAM
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1GB, 2GB
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512MB
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Minimum hard-disk
space
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20GB
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5GB
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Concurrent
multiuser support
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No
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Yes
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Workspaces
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One
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Two or more
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Virtualization
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Hyper-V
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KVM
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License
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Not applicable
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GPL Open Source: Main, Non-GPL:
Restricted
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Productivity
software included
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None
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LibreOffice
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Graphics tools
included
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No
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Yes
|
In a NUTshell:-
So which operating system is better for
small-business and PC users? The answer, of course, Ubuntu Linux. If one
thing is clear, however, it's that any lead Windows may have once had over
competing operating systems is shrinking every year. Depending on your needs,
Ubuntu Linux 12.10 could provide a compelling alternative.
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