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Ubuntu is one of the most popular desktop distributions in the world with millions of users and support groups worldwide. It also is one of the easiest to use and comes in four flavours with Gnome desktop by default (Ubuntu), KDE (Kubuntu), XFCE (Xubuntu) or Gnome with educational facilities (Edubuntu).
Ubuntu by default uses the Gnome desktop and runs from a Live CD or DVD, it can then be installed to the hard drive after you have had a chance to play around with it for a bit. The installation process is nearly the same as that of Mandriva, it is very simple and for the most part all you need to do is click the next button, as most of the default installation options should suit most systems.
Install typically takes around 15 minutes and once you reboot the system you can go straight to using the desktop.
Ubuntu takes about ten seconds to boot up from the slash screen. Once you login you can start using applications straight away no need to wait for any start up apps to load. Ubuntu comes pre-installed with most of the applications you would need for everyday productivity, including open office, firefox and even a couple of games to top it off. The system administration tools are very simple to use and the whole system is configured so that even the most basic of users should be able to work their way around it with very little problems. Connecting to a network is very simple using the network icon in the system tray, immediately a list of networks appears with no need to scan for them, simply select the one you want, input the encryption and off you go. Ubuntu will remember this choice and will will connect almost instantly on login in the future.
The system is fast, easily configurable and very easy to use and the best feature is the Ubuntu software centre which is a very fast, easy to use repository of more than 20,000 apps which can be installed at a click of a button in an easily searchable or browseable interface, it also includes detailed information on each application you want to install and generally a screenshot too.
Conclusion:
Ubuntu is one of the best distributions for beginners, intermediate or advanced Linux users and is easy, fast and fun, with a wide range of features and tons of configurable options to make your desktop your own. The Gnome desktop looks nice and the general interface is attractive.
Pros:-
Fast, easy to use, brilliant software support and repository as well as easy installation options for proprietary codecs. Tons of software available and totally compatible with Debian
Cons:-
Occasionally Ubuntu wireless and network utilities disconnect for no apparent reason and certain software available in the repositories does not function correctly. Whilst support and documentation is available from Canonical (Developers) it is not that brilliant, however thousands of forums should be able to solve any problems you might have.
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