3-PACK UBUNTU 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition (Linux) Hardy He FREE Shipping ! Buy a 3-PACK and LOWER your COST! Start Price CAD 19.00 Current Price CAD 19.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 04, 2008 Location Laval, QC See more about '3-PACK UBUNTU 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition (Linux) Hardy He' Description   Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition HARDY HERONNEW ! 3 ORIGINAL CDs IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING    Ubuntu is an operating system consisting of free and open source software. With Ubuntu you can surf the web, read e-mail, create documents, spreadsheets and more! Ubuntu gives you the power and flexibility for business, education and home use. Ubuntu is easy to install, free of viruses and perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. The CD will install in a number of widely-spoken languages, with support for many more available to download. Ubuntu is community developed, commercially supported and offers free maintenance updates after release. This version will receive updates for three years. When the next version is released, you can upgrade to it for free. Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition CD 32-bitDesktop Edition, for almost all PCs, including x86-based systems like Intel Pentium, Intel Core and AMD Athlon. Ubuntu is a community developed operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. Since its launch in October 2004 Ubuntu has become one of the most highly regarded Linux distributions with millions of users around the world. Whether it is used in the home, at school or in an office Ubuntu contains all the applications needed, from word processing and email applications, to web server software and programming tools ALL COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR EXISTING ONES. Ubuntu will always be free to download, free to use and free to distribute to others. With these goals in mind, Ubuntu aims to be the most widely used Linux system, and is the centre of a global open source software ecosystem. What is Ubuntu 8.04.1?-Simple, Ubuntu is one of the most popular and user-friendly Linux distributions.  This is the latest release of Ubuntu and it is considered a LTS release.  LTS means 'Long Time Support'.  Ubuntu 8.04.1 will have fre security updates until April 2011 (for the desktop edition).  What does this mean for us as users?-This means that we can be worry free about our security updates for 3 years without a need to upgrade the entire operating system.  New Linux distributions come out just about daily, while Ubuntu has a regular release period of about 6 months (give or take a few); you can rest assure that your version of Ubuntu will be supported.A Little About Linux...-Linux is an open-source operating system.  Meaning we (as users) have access to the source code allowing us to change and alter the system as needed.  Try that with Windows ;) .  Anyways, a Linux-based PC is also more secure than a MS-Windows-based PC.  There are thousands and thousands virus' out there for a Windows system.  However, there are drastically less virus' for the Linux operating system.  Just about any software that you need is available free of charge and ready for immediate download via software repositories.  All of the software available is also open source.System Specs to Ubuntu:-1GHz or Faster Intel/AMD processor.-At least 256MBs of RAM for the Live CD (384MB's to use the Live CD Installer).-CD/DVD Drive-No Hard Drive Space needed to run the Live CD (About 4GB's of Hard Drive Space for the install).What can you do with Ubuntu?-You can do any of the basic computing tasks that you would perform on a Windows based computer.  From basic office tasks, word processing, surf the internet, listen to music, watch movies, instant messaging, and even update your Myspace or Facebook!The Gimp 2.4 (for graphics), Firefox 3 (web browsing), OpenOffice 2.4 (for office tasks), Pidgin 2.4 (instant messaging) are just a few of the software packages included.  With the Live CD feature, why not give Linux a try.  You can try Linux out without ever having to change the contents of your hard drive.  If you decide you like Ubuntu you have two options for install:1-Live CD Installer2-The Wubi Windows Installer GET ON AND GIVE LINUX A TRY ! NOW ! Checkout my other items, I also sell in packs of 5 or 10 for your convenience and SAVE ON SHIPPING!I also have other versions, UBUNTU 8.04 SERVER, KUBUNTU, EDUBUNTO. Please Ask. As this is SOFTWARE, free and open licenced, same return policy applies as per buying any software in any store.No returns for credit if media would be found defective, exchange for same title. Return at buyers expenses.     Place a Bid!