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Information Technology News Microsoft’s top 10 reasons to upgrade to Ubuntu Linux, not Vista
Information Technology News Microsoft’s top 10 reasons to upgrade to Ubuntu Linux, not Vista | Microsoft’s top 10 reasons to upgrade to Ubuntu Linux, not Vista |
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| by David M Williams | |
| Saturday, 20 October 2007 | |
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Page 2 of 3 And when it comes to keeping apps up to date, or finding new software, Ubuntu’s package management far surpasses Windows. There’s no need to search the web for new software; just open Install/Remove Applications and you’ll find all available software listed right there. What’s more, Ubuntu will let you know whenever there’s an update for any program, not just the OS itself. This is functionality you simply do not get in Windows.Featured Whitepaper
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Ubuntu’s raft of built-in “it just works” tools make sure you can spend less time dealing with problems, and enjoy a more reliable experience. #7 Because you can freeze time Ok, this point has a wacky heading, but the gist is you can organise your photos and home movies with ease. And that’s true; Ubuntu’s Tracker yields a synergy of technologies that provide a seamless experience. Shoot photos on your digital camera, and have them appear in F-Spot without having to be imported. Apply tags with Tracker, giving great organisation and searching without an endless hierarchy of folders. With Tracker you can search for files by properties like photo width, or the type of camera used. All your media is right at your fingertips and you can find them when you want them. #6 Because you’re always on the run We get it, you’re busy. You don’t want to be just mucking around with your computer when you’ve got to go out and do stuff. With Ubuntu, you can sync your organiser and PIM data to PDAs and other handhelds, and back to your computer again. A large range of PalmOS and Windows Mobile devices have been tested and confirmed working. Handhelds aren’t the end all; Ubuntu will also happily run on tablet PCs with stylus support built-in. Once again, Google abounds with cheery tablet users. One Toshiba TC4200 owner speaks of how simple it was to get The Gimp working. Another says how much he loves his Toshiba M4 Tablet – and how dead simple it was to install Ubuntu while a third waxes lyrical about the ease in which Ubuntu loaded on his Acer tablet PC. #5 It can find your stuff The aforementioned Tracker indexes your file system letting you easily find files and folders by name or by content. What’s more, Tracker also has smarts to realise there’s differences in filetypes – music will have an artist, photos will have a resolution, for example – and it indexes these context-specific properties too. Tracker doesn’t just stand alone; any app can use it to gain access to as fast and efficient shared meta-database, whether for tagging or other purposes. #4 See your world in a whole new light Ubuntu brings the latest GNOME desktop to you. This windowing system is clean and functional, but can turn on the eye-candy and visual effects if desired. Sites like gnome-look feature downloadable themes, wallpapers, screensavers and more. |
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