ubuntu what is it and how can it save me money?
Trying to save money in IT can be a real challenge with expensive software licensing costs periodically requiring updates due to software giants such as Microsoft and Apple continually bringing out new OS releases, after-all they need to continue making money. “What if you could eliminate software costs completely from the equation? with Open Source software such as Ubuntu you can do exactly that!”
The Computer Wiz can help with your Ubuntu install for home or business, also you can find us listed on the Ubuntu Market Place
We'll get you started... Just call King's Lynn 01553 660941
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About Ubuntu
Ubuntu is an operating system built by a worldwide team of expert developers. It contains all the applications you need: a web browser, office suite, media apps, instant messaging and much more. Ubuntu is an open-source alternative to Windows and Office.
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The Ubuntu promise
- Ubuntu will always be free of charge, along with its regular enterprise releases and security updates
- Ubuntu comes with full commercial support from Canonical and hundreds of companies from across the world
- Ubuntu provides the best translations and accessibility features that the free software community has to offer
- Ubuntu core applications are all free and open source. We want you to use free and open source software, improve it and pass it on.
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Ubuntu includes Mozilla Firefox – for fast, safe web browsing. You can also choose alternative open-source browsers from the Ubuntu Software Centre. |
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Create professional documents and presentations OpenOffice.org is fully compatible with Microsoft Office and has everything you need to create professional documents, spreadsheets and presentations. OpenOffice.org is easy to use, packed with the features you need and completely free. |
Get free software The Ubuntu Software Centre gives you instant access to thousands of free open-source applications. Browse software in categories including: education, games, sound and video, graphics, programming and office. Software is easy to find, easy to install and easy to remove. |
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Email and chat Get chatting with Empathy. Quickly integrate your chat accounts from Yahoo, Gmail, MSN, Jabber, AOL, QQ and many more. Evolution Mail provides easy, intuitive email. |
Social from the start New in 10.04. Read and update your social networks instantly. Ubuntu's new Me Menu lets you access your Facebook and Twitter accounts (and more) straight away. Connect to your chat channels and make updates through a single window. Being sociable has never been so easy. |
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Buy music while you listen New in 10.04. Ubuntu's new music player includes an integrated store, so you can buy and download new tracks with just a few clicks. And thanks to Ubuntu One's file-sharing magic you can store your music online and listen to it from other computers and music players. Ubuntu works with most music and media players. |
View, store and edit photos Ubuntu is ready for all your gadgets. Connect your phones and cameras to download your pictures. You can organise your photos with F-Spot and use popular tools like Picasa, Facebook and Flickr. For advanced photo editing, find a free application from the Ubuntu Software Centre. |
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Mobilise your digital life! All Ubuntu users get a free Ubuntu One account. Ubuntu One allows you to store all kinds of files online so you can access them anywhere. Store bookmarks, contacts, music and pictures. Take everything everywhere with Ubuntu One. |
Make, play and edit video Watch all your favourite content from YouTube, iPlayer, and MSN Player. Play your own videos with Movie Player or use Pitivi to edit your videos. |
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Start fast with Ubuntu Ubuntu loads quickly on any computer, but it's super-fast on newer machines. After loading, opening a browser takes seconds, unlike other operating systems that leave you staring at the screen, waiting to get online. |
Choose from hundreds of free games The Ubuntu Software Centre offers hundreds of games, including puzzles, adventures, tactical challenges and more. All free to choose and free to use. Note: Steam™ is now available on Ubuntu. |
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Accessibility At the core of the Ubuntu philosophy is the belief that computing is for everyone and access should be free and complete whatever your economic or physical circumstances. Ubuntu is one of the most accessible desktop operating systems around. |
Consider your options Consider the main Pros and Cons of deploying Ubuntu within your business... please note Ubuntu can be installed in a dual-boot configuration enabling live testing in the workplace without having to fully commit, the test PC will be able to boot into Windows at any time during testing if required by an unforeseen task. We recommend all "Switchers" carry out a trial period on dual-boot before committing to a full open source network. Once it is confirmed that open-source software will be a viable alternative for your business we will advise on and implement all the required changes for you. “In summary we are sure you will find your transition into open-source software surprisingly easy and very cost effective...” |
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“If you think a full open source operating system is not suitable for your business either because you need Windows compatibility or for any other reason we could still save you money through open source applications written to run natively on both Windows or Apple Macintosh computers.” learn more |
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Try Ubuntu on your Business or Home Computer, we make it easy to switch! Call 01553 660941 to find out how much you could save.
