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Ubuntu (IPA pronunciation /ùbúntú/) is a predominantly desktop-oriented Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux but with a stronger focus on usability, regular releases, and ease of installation. Ubuntu is sponsored by Canonical Ltd, owned by South African Mark Shuttleworth; the name of the distribution comes from the African concept of ubuntu which may be rendered roughly as "humanity toward others", though other meanings have been suggested.

The most recent version, Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn), was released on April 19, 2007. Version 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) is scheduled for release on October 18, 2007. Ubuntu aims to use only free software to provide an up-to-date yet stable operating system for the average user.

Kubuntu and Xubuntu are official subprojects of the Ubuntu project, aiming to bring the KDE and Xfce desktop environments to the Ubuntu core, respectively. Edubuntu is an official subproject "designed for school environments, and should be equally suitable for kids to use at home."

From en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(Linux_distribution)

 

Know any dirty Ubuntu names?

Ubuntu just makes it too easy. With names like Hardy Heron and Feisty Fawn they're just asking for mockery. Do you know any dirty Ubuntu names? Post them in the comments section and I'll add them to the list :)

Ubuntu Gutsy will come with Compiz

Just now my RSS reader pops up a post at Ubuntu Planet, making it clear that compiz will come by default in Ubuntu 7.10, which is to be released in October. 

Ubuntu Hug Day

Celebrate Ubuntu Hug Day, 22nd August, 2007 - Dediated to GNOME In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the GNOME project we are having a very special Hug Day on Wednesday, August 22nd. We will be focusing on the collaboration between the Ubuntu and GNOME projects by working on the following topics.