Using Ubuntu Linux/Introduction/Introduction for n00bs
A computer is a very useful and valuable thing to have. You can do so much with one if you have the knowledge to use it. This guide is for people who want to learn Ubuntu, a distribution of Linux generally believed to be one of the easiest and most user friendly of them all. Just to be clear, Linux an open-source kernel based off of Unix and is generally fast if used right. A distribution, or "distro" for short, is simply an operating system built around the Linux kernel. But why should you choose Ubuntu as your computer's operating system?
Reasons
edit- It's fast. This is due to it not having as many add-on services as Windows (Outlook, Copilot, etc.) This means old computers can run Linux more comfortably than other new operating systems.
- It's safe. As opposed to Windows, which requires virus-protection software, Linux very rarely gets them due to less malware being coded for Linux in general. It's not like "you don't get them that often," but rather "if you find one, let me know."
- It's reliable. Windows will often crash or certain programs might not respond. You don't want your operating system slowing you down. This happens much less in Ubuntu and other distros, but can still happen, all operating systems are not perfect.
- It's affordable. Some distributions might charge money, but most, like Ubuntu are completely free and non-commercial. They are created by a large community of developers all around the world, who also quickly find out about problems and create updates for them every so often. Ubuntu also has a community forum that allows people to report bugs and add on them.
- It's supported. In the past, Linux was not as supported due to being a niche option for user choice, but with new innovators such as Steam and GIMP, Linux users have many of the same tools as Windows or Mac.