The GNU Project, pronounced “guh-noo”, was launched in 1984 to develop a complete UNIX style operating system which is comprised of free software: the GNU system. Variants of the GNU operating system, which use the Linux kernel, are now widely used.
The GNU project is closely linked to the philosophy of free software, which is central to the projects that derive from it, such as Ubuntu.
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What is LINUX
The Linux kernel, pronounced 'linnuks' is the heart of the Ubuntu and many more other operating system. A kernel is an important part of any operating system, providing the communication bridge between hardware and software.
Linux was brought to life in 1991 by a Finnish student named Linus Torvalds. At the time, it would run only on i386 systems, and was essentially an independently created clone of the UNIX kernel, intended to take advantage of the then-new i386 architecture.
The Linux kernel has gained an ideological importance as well as a technical one. There is an entire community of people who believe in the ideals of free software and spend their time helping to make open source technology as good as it can be.
People in this community gave rise to initiatives such as Ubuntu, standards committees that shape the development of the Internet, organizations like the Mozilla Foundation, responsible for creating Mozilla Firefox, and countless other software projects from which you've certainly benefited in the past.
The spirit of open source, commonly attributed to Linux, is influencing software developers and users everywhere to drive communities with common goals.
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Linux was brought to life in 1991 by a Finnish student named Linus Torvalds. At the time, it would run only on i386 systems, and was essentially an independently created clone of the UNIX kernel, intended to take advantage of the then-new i386 architecture.
The Linux kernel has gained an ideological importance as well as a technical one. There is an entire community of people who believe in the ideals of free software and spend their time helping to make open source technology as good as it can be.
People in this community gave rise to initiatives such as Ubuntu, standards committees that shape the development of the Internet, organizations like the Mozilla Foundation, responsible for creating Mozilla Firefox, and countless other software projects from which you've certainly benefited in the past.
The spirit of open source, commonly attributed to Linux, is influencing software developers and users everywhere to drive communities with common goals.
Click here to read my BLOG
LINUX : Ubuntu installation guide
these are the steps to be followed to install LINUX - UBUNTU , which is an open source .
1. Install winxp on the primary partition, i.e. first partition [ C ]. NTFS format is recommended.
2. Make a FAT32 partition of about 10 GB [ advisable ].
3. Make other partitions but ensure that you leave unpartitioned space of about 10 GB for Ubuntu.
4. Insert Ubuntu cd or dvd, change boot priority to cd-rom from bios settings, reboot. Installation is very simple and self explanatory you will have 10 GB remaining on HD, select the unpartitioned space for installing ubuntu. install Ubuntu 'after' installing windowsxp.
5. Grub will be auto configured after installation and at the boot you will be prompted to start windows or Ubuntu.
Note: You will need a 10 GB (or more) partition because Linux and Windows both can easily read and write on FAT 32. NTFS is supported to an extent in Linux but the stability is no where near that of FAT32. You can also move the multimedia files, mp3 and video clips [or any files you want to share] to FAT 32 partition and can access these files from both Ubuntu and windows. Plus if you are new to Linux you might need to reinstall ubuntu after messing up, Fat32 can be used as a backup partition since it won't be modified by reinstalling ubuntu.So it is advisible to have FAT32 for installing Ubuntu but NFTS is better for XP alone .
1. Install winxp on the primary partition, i.e. first partition [ C ]. NTFS format is recommended.
2. Make a FAT32 partition of about 10 GB [ advisable ].
3. Make other partitions but ensure that you leave unpartitioned space of about 10 GB for Ubuntu.
4. Insert Ubuntu cd or dvd, change boot priority to cd-rom from bios settings, reboot. Installation is very simple and self explanatory you will have 10 GB remaining on HD, select the unpartitioned space for installing ubuntu. install Ubuntu 'after' installing windowsxp.
5. Grub will be auto configured after installation and at the boot you will be prompted to start windows or Ubuntu.
Note: You will need a 10 GB (or more) partition because Linux and Windows both can easily read and write on FAT 32. NTFS is supported to an extent in Linux but the stability is no where near that of FAT32. You can also move the multimedia files, mp3 and video clips [or any files you want to share] to FAT 32 partition and can access these files from both Ubuntu and windows. Plus if you are new to Linux you might need to reinstall ubuntu after messing up, Fat32 can be used as a backup partition since it won't be modified by reinstalling ubuntu.So it is advisible to have FAT32 for installing Ubuntu but NFTS is better for XP alone .
LINUX cd's shipped free of cost .
wanna LINUX CD's shipped absolutely free of cost at your door step ?
WELL UBUNTU is the perfect flavor of Linux , which send you LINUX CD's right at your door step in most of the countries including INDIA absolutely free .
well before i tell you the procedure to get free cd's, lets see what is Ubuntu ?
Ubuntu ( LINUX operating system ) which is an African word meaning 'Humanity to others', or 'I am what I am because of who we all are'. The Ubuntu distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world.
Ubuntu is a community developed, linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.
CLICK HERE TO GET FREE LINUX CD'S
Fill the required details , don't worry none of your personal details will be captured by them .
So go ahead and get your latest free cd's of Ubuntu ...............
Hey I got my CD's , and i have started using them too
WELL UBUNTU is the perfect flavor of Linux , which send you LINUX CD's right at your door step in most of the countries including INDIA absolutely free .
well before i tell you the procedure to get free cd's, lets see what is Ubuntu ?
Ubuntu ( LINUX operating system ) which is an African word meaning 'Humanity to others', or 'I am what I am because of who we all are'. The Ubuntu distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world.
Ubuntu is a community developed, linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.
Ubuntu is and always will be free of charge. You do not pay any licensing fees. You can download, use and share Ubuntu with your friends, family, school or business for absolutely nothing.
It issues a new desktop and server release every six months. That means you'll always have the the latest and greatest applications that the open source world has to offer.
LINK to get the free CD's of UBUNTU delivered at your doorstepCLICK HERE TO GET FREE LINUX CD'S
Fill the required details , don't worry none of your personal details will be captured by them .
So go ahead and get your latest free cd's of Ubuntu ...............
Hey I got my CD's , and i have started using them too
Different flavors of LINUX
Most of you people might be using Microsoft's windows operating system , have you ever tried LINUX operating systems ? they are worth trying , even for personal use
The various distributions of Linux come from different companies , well if wanna try them out follow the links given below :
1. Linspire
2. Red Hat
3. SuSE
4. Ubuntu
5.Xandros
6. Knoppix
7. Slackware
8. Mandriva
Most fabulous thing is that most of them(not all ) are open source i.e it can downloaded free of cost .
The various distributions of Linux come from different companies , well if wanna try them out follow the links given below :
1. Linspire
2. Red Hat
3. SuSE
4. Ubuntu
5.Xandros
6. Knoppix
7. Slackware
8. Mandriva
Most fabulous thing is that most of them(not all ) are open source i.e it can downloaded free of cost .
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