Ubuntu | Kubuntu | Xubuntu | Edubuntu Linux | Ubuntu Netbook Remix

Ubuntu Linux is currently one of the most popular Linux distributions for its simplicity and ease of use. This is ideal for new Linux users or for those wanting to switch from Windows or Mac OS.  The CD can either be run in Live CD mode (runs directly from CD) or it can be installed onto your hard drive (even a USB Flash Memory Drive).  Once installed, additional applications can be downloaded and installed easily.

Ubuntu is a community developed, Debian Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, email, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

Ubuntu Linux uses the GNOME Desktop and Kubuntu uses the KDE Desktop. Xubuntu is an official derivative of Ubuntu using the Xfce desktop environment. It is intended for users with less-powerful computers, or those that require a highly efficient desktop environment on faster systems. Xubuntu features primarily GNOME applications. Further details can be found on the Ubuntu website. 

Edubuntu - for young people. This distribution is aimed at classroom use and includes many school-related applications installed by default, including TuxPaint, TuxMath, and TuxTyping, among others. More details can be found on the Edubuntu website. 

Ubuntu Netbook Edition is Ubuntu optimised specifically for use on Netbook computers running the Intel® Atom™ processor with at least 512 MB memory and at least 4 GB storage (SSD or hard drive). Ubuntu Netbook Edition is supplied on a single CD containing the files and instructions needed for you to install onto a USB flash memory drive (which can then be installed to your Netbook via the USB flash drive) which must be at least 1 GB in size (USB drive not included!). More details can be found on the Ubuntu website here. Supported Netbook models can be found here.

The Apple Mac version runs on PPC processors (G3, G4, G5, including iBooks and PowerBooks) and not the new Intel Macs.  Full details can be found on the Ubuntu website. 

Version Release Dates: 

LTS = Long Term Support
Versions 8.04.1 and 8.04.2 are Maintenance Releases of 8.04 under the Long Term Support policy.

Recommended Ubuntu-based Linux distributions include Linux Mint and Ultimate Edition.
Ubuntu Studio can be found here.

Versions available from enjoyLinux.co.uk:  

 * The alternate CD does not include the Live CD, instead it uses a text-based installer. 
This is the best option for those using an external CD/DVD drive during installation or if 
you are unable to run or install in the Live CD mode.
** Ubuntu 8.04 Server provides Long Term Support (LTS) until 2013. Desktop versions until 2011.
*** For an Edubuntu 8.04.1 installation, you must install the add-on CD to an existing Ubuntu installation.
**** Ubuntu Netbook Edition is supplied on a CD as an image file which must be installed onto a USB flash memory drive of at least 1GB in size. Once installed on the USB drive it can be run and tested from the USB drive in a 'Live' environment and/or installed to your Netbook via the USB drive. All required files and instructions are included on the CD.
Ubuntu 10.04 is an LTS (Long Term Support) release, which includes Desktop support until April 2013 and Server support until April 2015.

System Requirements: 

• CPU: Intel and AMD processors (Mac version: Apple Mac PPC processors) 
• RAM: 384MB minimum, at least 512MB recommended (128MB - Xubuntu)
• Graphic Cards: Most graphics cards 
• Sound Cards: Most sound cards
• Hard Drive: At least 4GB disk space for installation 

  

Ubuntu Linux 10.04 GNOME Desktop  

Kubuntu Linux 10.04 KDE Desktop