Ubuntu Releases Newest Version

The newest version of Ubuntu (9.04) was released on April 23, 2009. Ubuntu is a division of the Linux/Unix operating systems.

Linux is an operating system for computers such as Mac OSX and Windows for PCs. Under Linux, there are different versions such as Ubuntu, Dynabolic and others. The Linux operating system is used by about 3.8 percent of the computer users population as of September 2008. Of the 3.8 percent of users who use Linux, about 30 percent use the Ubuntu system. Ubuntu is the most popular version of Linux used today.

There are many advantages that Ubuntu users have found for using this operation instead, or along with other operating systems. One main advantage is that it is a free operating system and most of the software is available for free as well.

Ubuntu comes standard with the Firefox Internet browser, Open Office (which is comparable to programs such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, ect. It also comes with Gimp, which is comparable to Adobe Photoshop. Whatever program you are looking for, there is most likely of free Linux version available.

One of the highlights of Ubuntu 9.04 is that is startup time is very quick. That was one of the main focus when compiling this new addition.

Ubuntu updates its system every six months. You can tell when the version was released by the number associated with it. For example, version 9.04 was released in 2009 during the month of April.

Ubuntu is also very easy to install. You simply download the version that you would prefer which is about 699 mb. You then install the small Wubi installer for Windows. This allows for easy instillation on your computer. From there, you can research what programs you need and use the synoptic package manager to find the software that you need. Installation of software is about as simple as selecting what you need, checking for install, then allowing Ubuntu to make the changes.

Each version of Linux provides service such as updates and support for about two years. After that, you just simply update by downloading one of the newer versions. The next planned system will be in October of 2009.

Ubuntu is also helpful for those with older computers because the system requirements are as little as having 256 mb or ram. Since it is a small and “light running operating system” most computers can hand Ubuntu very well and can run very efficiently. There is also a very low chance of ever getting a virus because you have to manually allow it.

Linux can be for the beginning computer uses, but is also enjoyed by advanced users because it allows all of the code to be viewed and modified by the users.