Sick of Windows? Try Linux! -DeviceMAG

If you are tired of Windows, there are other operating systems, you can use.

For example, you might want to buy a Mac; This is, of course, an expensive solution, and which can be avoided if you first try one of the many Linux operating systems.

These open source operating systems have come a long way in the last 10 years with the polished user interfaces and useful built-in applications that want to deliver (for most users) a seamless computing experience.

Ideal for both enthusiasts and novices, the Linux distribution Ubuntu is the most popular at the present, offering Windows-style computing.

You do not need to install the operating system – Live CDs are available, can be used to sample morsels Linux without even installing it.

There is no need to go running to a new computer, when you can breathe new life into your old, with a copy of Ubuntu or one of the many other Linux distributions.

A live disc run by copying the OS to your PC RAM, so you can find out how easy the new operating system is to use before you discard animals for Windows and Linux. If you do not like the Linux version you have selected, you can either try another or forget about it all – without affecting your PC!

Live disks can be found online from a number of places — the most recent list is available via www.livecdlist.com, but if you want to get started with the popular Ubuntu, head to the Www.ubuntu.com, where live the disc can be downloaded in ISO format and burned to a blank CD-ROM.

(Note that live discs are available for other Linux distributions such as Debian, Fedora, and many others).

When you have downloaded and burned Ubuntu ISO to a blank CD, insert the disc in the PC you want to test it with and run Live disk contents.

Live disc is then run with a menu offers the following options:

Demo and full installation: you can restart your PC and boot from the CD Ubuntu, exploits the Live feature. If you like it, you are also able (but not forced) to install the operating system as the only choice or to dual boot.

Install inside Windows: you can also install Ubuntu as a program in Windows. Once installed you will be able to run Ubuntu from the Windows programs list; This will use up more resources than the demo or full installation, but.

There is a little more, you can do at this stage than to take a decision. Live disc is a popular way to enjoy Linux in its most user-friendly form, and if you decide you want it, installation is usually simple and fast.

When you have switched to a Linux operating system such as Ubuntu, it is unlikely you will need to go back to Windows. Almost all of the utilities is open source and you do not need to spend time downloading them from the Internet and install Ubuntu features a manager tool for adding software, automate configuration and generally makes the process easy!

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Big dreams for Ubuntu Ocelot-MyBroadband

Mark Shuttleworth names next Ubuntu release, lays out future plans

If Ocelot. It is the name of the next release of Ubuntu, which was announced earlier this week by Ubuntu chief Mark Shuttleworth.

Name is reserved for Ubuntu 11.10 release scheduled to debut in October 2011 and follows the long tradition of giving Ubuntu releases names based on animals. In this case, the Ocelot, a leopard-like cat. If the name refers to dreams, of course, imply intentions for the next release of Ubuntu.

In this case, says Shuttleworth, the name nicely summarizes intentions 11.10 transition as "part daydream, part discipline."

With Ubuntu Natty narwhal to be released in April 2011, says Shuttleworth, now is the time to look forward to his successor. New versions of Ubuntu is released every six months in April and October.

"We must use to keep the pace of innovation on all fronts record-Natty," he said. "Our desks have come together beautifully and in the next edition of we must complete the cycle in order to make it available to all users." Ocelot release will deliver with both interface OpenGL device as a 2D version of the desktop for older machines or people with lower specifications.

Natty narwhal release is scheduled to deliver with the new device interface as the default for the first time. Device is built on the Ubuntus original netbook interface design and replaces Gnome by default. Ocelot in October will probably extend the capabilities of OpenGL interface and device while still catering for older machines with 2D desktop.

A large addition in Ubuntu Ocelot will be inclusion of Qt, the interface framework, which was, until recently, will be promoted by Nokia. Qt is already in widespread use elsewhere in the open source world, especially in the mobile world, but not until now been included in Ubuntu. Qt is a cross-platform framework for developing interfaces and adds new opportunities for developers who want to work with Ubuntu and also opens the potential for KDE applications should work in Ubuntu.

Looking ahead

Although Ubuntu Ocelot is only scheduled for release in October, Shuttleworth and his team are looking further forward than. He said that April 2012 is scheduled as a long-term release so that the developers must begin to make decisions about what is most suitable for this release. Default Ubuntu releases are supported for 18 months, while long term releases are supported for three years on the desktop and five years on servers.

Shuttleworth said that in the cloud arena, in particular, the development team will look to reduce the number of services that are supported. "We have to tighten up and make some firm decisions on platforms, we can support 12.04 LTS," he said.

Although Shuttleworth and his team already gearing for the Ocelot development cycle they have a greater things ahead of them next month-Natty narwhal publishing, particularly Nattys new desktop interface which is certain to stir up much debate.

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Motorola Atrix Ubuntu WebTop get hands-on treatment-Android community

Geeks over at Ars Technica has got hands on a Motorola Atrix smartphone along with netbook-style dock and spent some time to play with a little device. This time, rather than focus on the hardware that goes along with the Atrix and its dock, focusing on the software running the show.

Ars notes right off the bat that screens are impossible with the system without rooting the device. As soon as the Atrix is connected to the dock Ubuntu desktop fires up it has Firefox and is an Avant window Navigator-based system. Other components are said to be adapted from the GNOME desktop.

The browser on board in Firefox 3.6, which is said to work as expected. One of the more important features are Mobile view, and it is a direct interface on the screen, dock to the Android operating system on your phone. Which allows the user to interact with your phone using the trackpad and keyboard. Practical software is detailed, and you can hit the source below to see more. In the end, says Ars System is convincing, but still very limited.

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