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[edit] Welcome to the Unofficial Ubuntu Wikia Wiki.
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This Wiki covers Kubuntu, Edubuntu Xubuntu, and Ubuntu; versions 7.04 "Feisty Fawn", 6.10 "Edgy Eft", and 6.04 "Dapper Drake". Creation of how-to articles and guides are welcome and appreciated. Also, check the Official Ubuntu Wiki and Official/Community Documentation for more help on Ubuntu.
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[edit] en.ubuntu.wikia news
20:46, 16 May 2007 (Pacific Standard Time): I have added a quite on how to update the graphics drivers here. I have also updated the Quick FAQ and more :) --Gabemorr
12:07, 16 May 2007 (Pacific Standard Time): I have started updating information :). --Gabemorr
15:21, 28 December 2006 (UTC): I've just started a Quick FAQ so please to add something. --Og-emmet
[edit] Official Ubuntu News
May 1: Dell is going to offer Ubuntu Feisty Fawn v7.04 on a select number of desktop and notebook PC's. This shows that Linux is now a serious competitor to Microsoft and Apple.
[edit] Official versions of Ubuntu from Canonical Ltd.
- Ubuntu Desktop Edition: Ubuntu is the core desktop version.
- Ubuntu Server Edition: same as the core desktop version minus the GUI (good for old computers and for servers).
- Kubuntu: the Ubuntu desktop version with KDE (the K Desktop Environment) instead of the default GNOME.
- Xubuntu: a lightweight version of Ubuntu with the Xfce window manager instead of GNOME and KDE. Xubuntu is great for older PC's or for people who want a small, customizable operating system.
| Ubuntu | Kubuntu | Xubuntu |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME desktop environment. Package manager: Synaptic | KDE desktop environment. Package manager: Adept | Xfce desktop environment. Package manager: Synaptic |
| Latest Version: Intrepid Ibex (8.10) | Latest Version: Feisty Fawn (7.04) | Latest Version: Feisty Fawn (7.04) |
[edit] Current releases
- Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope is the current release.
- Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex is the release before Jaunty, and currently supported.
- Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron is the current Long Term Support Release
[edit] Unofficial Releases
- Fluxbuntu: Fluxbuntu is a lightweight distribution based on Ubuntu. Fluxbuntu uses the Fluxbox Window Manager instead of GNOME, KDE, or Xfce. Fluxbuntu is not only meant for older PC's, but also for Fluxbox users/lovers.
- Linux Mint: Linux Mint is an unofficial Ubuntu based Linux distribution. Linux Mint is a very elegant OS, and the latest (beta) release "Cassandra" includes Compiz, Beryl, and several other features that make your experience better. Linux Mint offers both commercial and community support.
- gNewSense:gNewSense is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and has all the non-free multi-verse repositories removed and all linux kernel non-free software("binary blobs") removed, thereby making it completely free. This distribution has the support of the Free Software Foundation(FSF).
[edit] Links
[edit] Official Ubuntu links
- Ubuntu main web site
- Kubuntu main web site
- Xubuntu main web site
- Edubuntu main web site
- Main disk image download list
- CD/DVD vender's list.
[edit] en.ubuntu.wikia Pages
[edit] Community Ubuntu links
- Ubuntu Forums Web based support forums. A very active site and a good place for everyone.
- Ubuntu Guide A well documented wiki supported by the community.
- A Ubuntu blog Good for beginners and fairly advanced users. Regularly updated.
[edit] GFDL
All the content of this Wikia is released under the GFDL .
