Linux Ubuntu 10.04 - Codename: Lucid Lynx

The new version of Ubuntu came out last Friday and I must say it is looking good.

I'm going to assume most of you don't use Ubuntu or any other Linux distro so here's why I use Ubuntu.

• It's faster than Windows and prettier than OS X (It's also faster than OS X I believe and definitely prettier than Windows).
• More customisable than the both of them.
• Makes an old Pentium 4 PC seem like the latest in computing technology.
• More stable that Windows (no blue screen of death here!).
• It uses what is known as 'workspaces' or 'viewports' which is like having multiple desktops (I never have to minimise anything!).
• Email, chat, and social networking is integrated into the desktop.
• Applications are downloaded through secure servers called 'repositories' (No risk of catching a virus from downloading executables).
• There are basically no viruses or other malware for Linux.
• Very helpful online community.
• New updates everyday - sometimes even bring new features or performance updates (Makes things exciting!).
• Very easy to use.
• Thousands of applications that can be downloaded for free from the repositories.
• Best of all - it's FREE!!

The only downside is the popular games aren't released for Linux although most games can be played using WINE - a sort of compatibility pack that tricks the game into thinking it's Windows.  But hey, there's no games for Mac either right? This could change soon though, since there's been evidence that Steam is releasing their client for Linux (and Mac).

So yea, put Ubuntu on your list of OS's to consider for your computer. You could always try it if you download the CD from their website - doesn't need to be installed! But it will be noticeably slower than if you do actually install it.

Go to www.ubuntu.com for more info.