The latest version of Ubuntu, version 7.1 named "Gutsy Gibbon", has recently been released. If you've ever wondered what all the hype is about with Linux, now is as good a time as ever to try it out yourself. You can download a free copy at the Ubuntu website. Ubuntu has become one of the most popular distros used by the Linux community. It's gaining a reputation for being user friendly and full of useful software.
Upon downloading and burning an image of the Ubuntu CD, all you do is pop the CD in your drive and reboot. The CD is both an installation CD and a "live" CD, which means that when the CD boots, Linux will actually load up and run. So, you can test drive the operating system and see what it's all about before you commit to installing it. When you run a live CD, Continue reading »
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