Why choose Linux?
Linux operating systems, by their very nature are secure, reliable, stable and solid systems. Modern and powerful technology in the core, giving you
fantastic performance on virtually any type of computer. Linux is an intelligent system when it comes to keeping your computer running smoothly and effeciently. Linux operating systems are continually developed, advanced, and updated - and with it being free - you will automatically receive these updates whenever they are made available, so you will always be at the forefront of technological innovation.
When it comes to applications, Linux has everything you will ever need. You can browse through a growing list of hundreds of thousands of free software
titles. Ubuntu Linux, and most other Linux operating systems come with the GIMP Image Editor, the free (and better) version of Adobe Photoshop.
Multimedia Players, Email Applications, and the Firefox web browser also come included with the Ubuntu system. When it comes to applications you can keep
downloading more and more software titles, for free - and truly enjoying the benefit of living in a world with free open source software.
In the home, or at work - Linux will serve you well. Linux is no stranger to a life of productivity. OpenOffice, the most powerful office suite on Earth
comes as standard with Ubuntu, and many other Linux distributions. Offering you powerful word processing, spreadsheet, drawing, slideshow, and database
solutions to suit all users, from the home office to the corporate office. OpenOffice is also fully compatible with Microsoft Office documents, and it's
development is backed by several large organizations. There are many other office related applications available for Linux, and often included as
standard - such as project management applications, and desktop publishing software. There are also some Linux distributions developed especially for
business customers.
Linux is the ideal operating system for organizing your media, including pictures and videos. With a wealth of different applications to choose from to
organize your photo albums and videos, complete with thousands of available applications to edit and publish your media - turn to Linux for the best media
experience. Linux is compatible with virtually all digital still and video cameras, simply plug in - and the system will detect you have connected your
camera and automagically import your media into your library. All of your devices will blissfully work in harmony with Linux. Whether it's adding music
to your cell phone, or importing digital video clips... You are bound to be impressed with the power and simplicity of Linux.
We are now living in an increasingly mobile world, with people spending lots of their time out of the home traveling places, whether it be commuting to and from work, attending business meetings, or exploring the world - we always find ourselves away from home. Linux is the ideal companion to have with you on
all of these trips. With intelligent technology to save and extend battery life, and automatically connect you to nearby wireless networking access points
- you can always remain connected to your world. Linux operating systems of today are absolutely optimized for a mobile lifestyle, and to take advantage
of new power saving technologies. Linux is sure to power you all the way into the future.
Thanks to extremely powerful 3D Graphics technology, such as that produced with Compiz Fusion (included with most Linux distributions), - your desktop and
entire system will look simply beautiful. With amazing 3D effects, shadows, animations, and enhancements - your graphics will be impressive and very easy
on the eye. Without a doubt, the very best graphics technology is found on Linux - and Compiz Fusion takes computer graphics to an entirely new higher
level. Even the most basic systems can make use of the splendid crystal clear rendering of the real-time special effects on their desktop. There's many
useful features in todays Linux systems, such as virtual desktop technology - allowing you to switch between each desktop, keeping windows, open
applications, and documents, easily manageable and not in an on-screen muddle.
A world of free software being developed for the benefit of humanity will always be the guiding star for Linux, but many free and very popular software
titles also exist and are widely used by Linux users, including: Firefox Web Browser, Skype, Google Desktop, Mozilla Thunderbird, Limewire, Pidgin Instant
Messaging (supports MSN, Yahoo, AIM and more), Adobe Reader, Audacity, and VLC media player - just to name a very small fraction of popular applications
which are available for Linux. Also with the 'WINE' technology, Linux can run 90% of Microsoft Windows (.exe) applications. The WINE software is
available free of charge and works on all Linux machines. Linux also supports all file standards, from MP3 files to PDF documents. Linux also supports
more file types than any other operating system in the world, so compatibility is never an issue with Linux.
The possibilities and potential of Linux is endless, and by the time you have finished reading this web page, - hundreds of new exciting Linux applications will have been released and made available worldwide.
You may be wondering why you should upgrade to Linux? - How it would benefit you - and what features you'd be served.
In this instance, we are referring to the Ubuntu Linux distribution, arguably the most popular distribution in the world.
The possibilities and potential of Linux is endless, and by the time you have finished reading this web page, - hundreds of new exciting Linux applications will have been released and made available worldwide.
