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Introduction
The Purpose of this presentation is to give press a good understanding of what Ubuntu in the UK is about.
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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)
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- What is Ubuntu?
- 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."
- Started by Shuttleworth...
- Long-time Debian Developer
- He founded Thawte in 1995 and sold it to Verisign in 1999
- Went to space in 2002 as a member of the Soyuz TM-34 mission
- Started Ubuntu (the Linux distribution) in 2004
- Based on Debian linux (
- Frequent Predicatble releases (every 6 months)
- GNOME Desktop (with screenshot)
- Free Software Philosopy
- Support Through Cannonical for at least 5 years.
- Easily upgradeable
- Secure, no viruses
- Easy to use:
- Demo of ubuntu desktop b. Simple to install (demo of initial install/installation of programs) c. Existing programs they may already know/recognise)
- Firefox
ii. OpenOffice.org iii. Evolution
- Firefox
- Demo of ubuntu desktop b. Simple to install (demo of initial install/installation of programs) c. Existing programs they may already know/recognise)
- Flexibility
- Software universe b. Customizable
- 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?
- Lower hardware costs (lower requirements)
- Supports X86, X64, AMD, Apple
- Software cost = nothing
- Support cost = nothing
Free CDs from ShipIt
- Ubuntu Guarantee:
- Ubuntu will always be free of charge – no separate Enterprise or Professional versions.
- Best Support of Localisations (95+ languages)
- 6 monthly releases, with 18 months of free Security support.
- Distribution and Support of Free and Open Source Software.
- Accessibility:
- Localised language support b. Various tools for helping special needs users, to use system
- UK Local Teams
Good Information to Include
- Number of developers working on Ubuntu:
- Up to date list of awards:
- Rank 1 on www.distrowatch.com (page hits)
- PC World votes Ubuntu 5.04 as #26 of the Top 100 products of 2005.
- 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.
- Tux Magazine Reader's Choice 2005: Favourite Linux Distribution
ArsTechnica Linux award: choice distribution, community and best newcomer
- 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: presentationglossyUK.otp (Based on Sakari's glossy however using Orange Background and UK flag)
External Links
Ubuntu: Linux for humans - Presentation by Daniel Holbach from Linuxdays Luxembourg
Introducing Ubuntu - Presentation by Benjamin Mako
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