<> ||<>|| = Introduction = The Purpose of this presentation is to give press a good understanding of what Ubuntu in the UK is about. = Structure options = == Option 1 == '''Introduction:''' The problem with expensive software '''Body:''' The solution is Ubuntu '''Conclusion:''' We can save money == Option 2 == '''Introduction:''' History and founding of Ubuntu project. What is Ubuntu? '''Body:''' Why Ubuntu is so good. Why Ubuntu should be used and how to use it. Basic showcase of Ubuntu and applications. '''Conclusion''' '''Appendix:''' Technical stuff (e.g. based on Debian) = Content for Pages = Here are some basic layouts for some of the slides for your presentation. 1. What is Ubuntu? a. Ubuntu is an ancient Zulu word meaning: “humanity towards others". Also: "I am what I am because of who we all are". Translating Ubuntu into western languages literally is hard, Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu put it this way: "It means you are generous, you are hospitable, you are friendly and caring and compassionate. You share what you have." a. Started by Shuttleworth... i. Long-time Debian Developer i. He founded Thawte in 1995 and sold it to Verisign in 1999 i. Went to space in 2002 as a member of the Soyuz TM-34 mission i. Started Ubuntu (the Linux distribution) in 2004 a. Based on Debian linux ( a. Frequent Predicatble releases (every 6 months) a. GNOME Desktop (with screenshot) a. Free Software Philosopy a. Support Through Cannonical for at least 5 years. a. Easily upgradeable a. Secure, no viruses 2. Easy to use: a. Demo of ubuntu desktop b. Simple to install (demo of initial install/installation of programs) c. Existing programs they may already know/recognise) i. Firefox ii. OpenOffice.org iii. Evolution 3. Flexibility a. Software universe b. Customizable 4. Lower Total cost of ownership than windows: Can we get statistics on this? The amount of money the government is spending on computers for schools (including software (Windows/anti-virus software/applications[MS Office/Adobe/Macromedia]), hardware (replacing old computers [which Ubuntu could run on], administration and maintenance) compared with a predicted spending if all schools switched to Ubuntu? a. Lower hardware costs (lower requirements) i. Supports X86, X64, AMD, Apple a. Software cost = nothing a. Support cost = nothing a. Free CDs from ShipIt a. Ubuntu Guarantee: i. Ubuntu will always be free of charge – no separate Enterprise or Professional versions. i. Best Support of Localisations (95+ languages) i. 6 monthly releases, with 18 months of free Security support. i. Distribution and Support of Free and Open Source Software. 5. Accessibility: a. Localised language support b. Various tools for helping special needs users, to use system 6. UK Local Teams == Good Information to Include == 1. Number of developers working on Ubuntu: 2. Up to date list of awards: a. Rank 1 on www.distrowatch.com (page hits) a. PC World votes Ubuntu 5.04 as #26 of the Top 100 products of 2005. a. More than 1 million CDs for Ubuntu 4.10, and more than 1.2 million CDs for Ubuntu 5.04 were shipped into the whole world, free of charge. a. Tux Magazine Reader's Choice 2005: Favourite Linux Distribution a. ArsTechnica Linux award: choice distribution, community and best newcomer 3. Adoption Rate (i.e. how many people use it as primary machine/secondary machine) == Ubuntu Templates == Updated list can be found at: Wiki Presentations GeemanUK: [[attachment:presentationglossyUK.otp]] (Based on Sakari's glossy however using Orange Background and UK flag) = External Links = * [[http://people.ubuntu.com/~dholbach/talks/linuxdays.odp|Ubuntu: Linux for humans]] - Presentation by Daniel Holbach from Linuxdays Luxembourg * [[http://mako.cc/talks/20041126-ubuntu/ubuntu_gulev-slides/img0.html|Introducing Ubuntu]] - Presentation by Benjamin Mako ---- [[/PageDiscussion|Discuss this page.]] Categories: CategoryMarketing