Ubuntu is an operating system that includes a lot of free and open source applications and uses Linux as its core. Linux is like this amazing solar-powered engine that can be used in a street car, in a F1 or it can be daisy chained to drive a truck or an airplane. Ubuntu is like a car using the Linux engine, a zero emission, fully accessorised and easy to drive all-terrain, with power, acceleration and looks matching far more expensive supercars… Imagine something like that… …for free.
Why Ubuntu?We think that today Ubuntu it is the best Linux-based operating system for desktop use. We also like its philosophy.You can see some Ubuntu screenshots here, for more information visit the Ubuntu website.
Is Wubi officially supported by Ubuntu?Not at the moment, Wubi is an independent project, but we would be honored if Wubi will become the default installer for Windows users.
What flavor of Ubuntu will I get?The official release (simply called Ubuntu) which is installed by default.
What is the difference among different Ubuntu flavors?Mostly the graphical user interface is different, and the bundled applications may change so that they better integrate with the installed interface.
Can I install multiple flavors?Each desktop environment is available as a separate application package, once in Ubuntu you can install such packages and when you login you can choose the desktop environment to use.
What applications come with Ubuntu?Ubuntu comes fully loaded with most commonly used applications, including a full office suite compatible with MS office, image editing software, picture management software, media player, games, browser, email client, IM and video conferencing software… On top of all of this, you can easily install additional software, from a list of over 20,000 applications.
All this is installed by Wubi?Yes (well… not all of the 20,000 applications, but Ubuntu and everything that comes with it, yes).
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