About Ubuntu

Ranked first in a row of record at the site www.distrowatch.com, the Linux user polling site, a benchmark that Ubuntu is largely dicinoleh Linux users. Ease of operation (user friendly interface), the ability to prime, security and networking systems that are reliable, open source, and makes a perfect acceleration Ubuntu Linux is loved by millions of users around the world.

Origin of Ubuntu

------Ubuntu is taken from an ancient African language meaning Humanity to Others, or a sense of humanity toward others. Is an entrepreneur named Mark Shuttleworth, who has a company called Canonical Ltd (http://www.canonical.com), sponsor of the Ubuntu project in 2004. The goal of Ubuntu Linux distribution brings the spirit embodied in Ubuntu to the software world. Ubuntu is a variant or derivative of Debian, which is one of the oldest Linux distributions other than Red Hat and Slackware. The presence of the stronger because Ubuntu is sponsored by Canonical Ltd which has support from both community and professional. Ubuntu is formed based on the ideas contained in the philosophy of Ubuntu, the software should be available free of charge and no licensing fees, software must be used in their local language and for people who have physical limitations, as well as open source so that users have the freedom to modify it to suit their computing needs. These freedoms make Ubuntu fundamentally different from its competitors such as Microsoft Windows that is proprietary or licensed. Ubuntu can be obtained free of charge if you request directly to Canonical Ltd. In addition, you have the freedom to modify Ubuntu Linux distro to be what you want. In fact, you can name your own modified version of Ubuntu is.

Ubuntu releases

----Each release of Ubuntu has a uniqueness to the name and code number issued version. For example, a name taken from the animal's name and followed by the version number by year and month of release. Every year there will be two general Ubuntu release, usually in April and October. Edition Ubuntu releases usually at least the third edition of the Desktop, Alternate & Server. The fundamental difference is usability and how these three installations. Desktop Edition is used for personal computers with graphical mode installation. Alternate Ubuntu is also used for personal computers but using text-mode installation. Ubuntu Server is used for the installation of a computer server with the text.

01. Ubuntu 4.10 (Warty Warthog)

This is the forerunner of Ubuntu, which was launched on October 20, 2004. The code name was Warty Warthog 4:10 with a code number that appears with the logo a bit odd wild boar. This release followed by a commitment to simultaneously perform security updates for a period of 18 months in accordance with the circuit Ubuntu Security Notices at the beautiful desktop itu.Tampilan making Ubuntu 4.10 an idol at home, schools and businesses in nearly all parts of the world. At those times is still not a lot of Linux Desktop graphical interface that has the look interesting. Some other features are quick and simple installation, the availability of online package, it integrates well with laptop users, Firefox 0.9, Evolution 2.0, OpenOffice.org 1.1.2 and also support for the hardware. Ubuntu 4.10 Server can be installed with a minimalist fashion.

02.  Ubuntu (Hoary Hedgehog)

The code name of Ubuntu Hoary Hedgehog is the second release issued by the code numbers 5:04 on the 8th of April 2005. Icon used hedgehog is an animal. At the beginning of this version of Kubuntu, the Ubuntu Linux distribution is based on KDE as a desktop environment. Used in Kubuntu KDE is version 3.4, while Ubuntu itself using the base version of GNOME 2.10. In this version there are new facilities to perform the update that can be running at the background. Prooses booting in this version is faster than the predecessor version. Even though this version recognizes more hardware on the computer. This version also supports installation via USB and the media with support for bzip2 compression program, Apt Authentication & also has a Live CD version that allows you to use Ubuntu without needing to be installed first.

03. Ubuntu 5.10 (Breezy Badger)

The third release of Ubuntu is to use animal species of mongoose as its icon. Distro that was released on October 13, 2005 It comes with GNOME as the desktop environment and application program installed therein OpenOffice version 2.0 beta 2. To enrich its content, is present also Edubuntu, Ubuntu is a new kind of education that focuses on the world. Edubuntu contains educational applications and can be used by students for a learning tool. It poses the application of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and other educational applications. Additional features also commonly found in this version such as the presence of usplash, the loading bar at the time of the Ubuntu. Other features include support for writing audio CDs, additional hardware drivers from third party, full support for printer & scanner Hewlett-Packard, compatibility Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, as well as 64-bit kernel for Power PC.

04. Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake)

The fourth release appeared on June 1, 2006 with the name of Dapper Drake and coded numbers 6:06. Icon is an animal version of a duck. Base version comes with GNOME & KDE. The release of Dapper Drake marks the increasing number of Ubuntu users in Indonesia. Along with these moments are popping up in Indonesia where local download. The latest feature is included through the Live CD installation is quick, system start-up short at the time of login, a simple menu, the shutdown process with visual graphics, support for video playback and pre installed with the application package OpenOffice 2.0.2. This version of the birth of a new kind of Xubuntu. The difference with Ubuntu, Kubuntu and Edubuntu are used Xubuntu desktop environment is XFCE version 4.3.90.1. Desktop environment is relatively lighter than GNOME or KDE.

05. Ubuntu 6.10 (Edgy Eft)

On October 26, 2006 release of Ubuntu Edgy Eft came fifth. Ubuntu bermaskot orange lizard has improved performance on start-up and shutdown speed, and integrates with Tomboy and F-Spot. Features & embedded content such as kernel 2:16:17, Evolution 2.8.0, Firefox 2.0 and OpenOffice 3.0.4. Desktop environment using GNOME2.16, KDE 3.5.5 and XFCE 4.3.99 RC1. In this version there are fewer features because the number of additional applications such as beryl, Xgl and compiz. Add applications on Ubuntu desktop makes it look more spectacular. Ubuntu 6.10 steals the attention of people and used as an alternative to Microsoft Windows operating system.

06. Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn)

Ubuntu is the 6th generation released on 19 April 2007 with the name of Feisty Fawn, which uses a deer African icon. Contained therein has Linux kernel 2.6.20, GNOME desktop 2:18, KDE 3.5.6 and XFCE 4.4. However Ubuntu 7.04 is requesting the use of at least 256 MB of RAM memory that can be run on a computer. In this version into use Alternate edition. This edition is used if you want to install with a shorter time compared to using graphics. The newest features is the Windows migration tool that facilitates the integration between Windows & Ubuntu application if you use a dual boot. Other features include ease of installation media codecs, and plug & play network using Avahi.
07. Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon)


On October 15, 2007 as the latest Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon was released by Canonical Ltd. This version uses animals gibbon as its mascot icon. Excellence in this release include the support of add-on or plugin for firefox web browser, wizard for printer support, WiFi, digital cameras, iPods and other digital devices. This version also supports access to the NTFS file system by default. In previous versions, do not have the ability to read NTFS file system. 3D effects are also set by default if all minimum requirements are met. To support the network security provided by AppArmor from Novell. Was added desktop search, fast user switch, and support for thin clients or so-called LTSP (Linux Terminal Server Project).
08. Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron)

On 24 April 2008, the latest Ubuntu comes up with code name Hardy heron. Ubuntu 8.04 stork bearing requires a minimum memory of 384 MB RAM. Increased consumption of RAM is the greater because the ciamiknya graphical display and also to support applications that are used. Hardy Heron is an LTS version (Long Term Support) is owned by a package that Ubuntu 8.04 will be supported for a period of 3 years for the variants of desktop and server variants for 5 years. This support can you find in Ubuntu Dapper Drake. This version also appears on the term Wubi, the Ubuntu installer in the Windows OS. You do not need to install Ubuntu into the computer's hard drive. NFS (Network File System) has also been supported in this version.
09. Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex)

Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex was released on October 30, 2008. Ubuntu can be run with a minimum RAM of 256 MB RAM capacity is not as long as it's shared with the graphics card. Ubuntu 8.10 is designed for digital lifestyle for many of the features that support for this. Features of Ubuntu 8.10 include support for 3G networks using cable or WiFi. In this release are also many modems and mobile phones for internet air-ria have been recognized and you do not need to make complicated settings. Intrepid Ibex also supports installation via live USB.
10. Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope)

Jaunty Jackalope was released on 23 April 2009 using the mascot icon horned rabbit. The minimum RAM required to run this version of 256 MB, but it is recommended to use a larger size. Excellence is one of them Ubuntu 9.04 boot speed is only about less than 25 seconds. 3G & wireless support is also included from the previous version. OpenOffice package used was version 3.0. Applications such as Ubuntu Tweak that allows you to set the system up to the management of third party packages are available for this ubuntu. Used desktop is GNOME 2.26. The main difference with other versions of this release is the Ext4 file system which is the newest of the Linux file system after Ext3. File system is more time-tested & stable because it is a refinement of the Ext3 file system.
11. Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala)

Karmic Koala *** a release candidate came out as scheduled on October 29, 2009, with the symbol of Koala. Ubuntu this release includes GNOME 2.28.1, KDE 4.3.1, OpenOffice 3.1.1 and Linux 2.6.31 kernel. Karmic Koala replace the graphics acceleration architecture EXA to UXA X.Org server because of a problem with the Intel video driver. In this version, which included applications for new or more complete diservarian addition of features and performance. Karmic Koala is able to accommodate all user needs in total computerization.
12. Ubuntu 10.4 (Lucid Lynx)

On April 27, 2010, Canonical Ltd. announced the release of Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx. Excess cat bermaskot Ubuntu version of this mountain, among others, boot speed would be faster on almost all computers, and was very fast on the SSD-based computers such as netbooks. One application that comes with the ubuntu version is useful in increasing the integration of online services and desktop to share files and folders via the Internet with faster and easier. Linux kernel used Lucid Lynx is based on 2.6.32.9 version 2.6.32-16.25. Using the GNOME desktop environment and KDE. In addition it is also embedded Removal HAL makes acceleration and faster boot Ubuntu. The new indicators on the desktop is also a lot of pop in this version.
13. Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat)

Canonical Ltd. *** This version released on October 10, 2010. Ubuntu 10.10 has a multi-touch support. This is possible through uTouch Ubuntu 1.0 and multi-touch stack. With Ubuntu 10.10, GTK applications have the support gesture-based scrolling. In addition, the document viewer Ubuntu Canonical was enhanced to better support interaction. For new multi-touch technology, Canonical worked with X.Org and Linux kernel community, to add support for features that did not exist or fix existing drivers. Maverick Meerkat graphical display is very charming, accelerated into the menus are very easy & fast diseranimasi skyline. Version is expected this will be a stepping stone next generation of Ubuntu Linux using the graphical touch as well as full support for mobile multimedia.

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