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Binding: DVD-ROM
Brand: Canonical
EAN: 0890655001190
Format: DVD-ROM
Label: Canonical
Manufacturer: Canonical
Platform: Linux
Publisher: Canonical
Release Date: April 25, 2008
Sales Rank: 43
Studio: Canonical
Features:- Award-winning Linux operating system with complete set of open source applications for desktops, laptops, and servers
- Office productivity suite, Web browser, and email for your everyday needs
- Instant messaging, image editing, and various tools for accessing and managing your multimedia files
- Free security updates delivered via the Internet for 18 months on the desktop and server
- Comprehensive DVD with desktop and server installation, alternate installation (e.g., OEM install), plus all of the supported add-on software and translations for dozens of languages
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - About fifteen years behind
I tried this operating system, and it's prone to crashes and makes even the simplest of tasks, like keeping a spreadsheet updated or converting .bmp to jpg, real chores. It reminds me a lot of Windows in the early 1990s, quite temperamental. I'd go back to DOS before I'd try this again.
Rating:  - Ubuntu Rocks !!
This operating system works well. I am satisfied with it. The user interface is a lot like windows and is easy to use. 2 issues, Ubuntu does not work with winmodems so if you are on dialup you will need a hardware modem. And although it works well on older equipment you may need to update your motherboard BIOS. ( free and easy to do ) I found it quicker to install than win98 or XP pro and faster operating on a HP p4 from about 2001. A dell p3 500 from around 1998 required a BIOS update to install. ... Read More
Rating: - Top contender in the personal computing market
For years I have wished to replace Microsoft on my home PC with Linux. It seems every new version of Microsoft software required more and more memory and greater CPU horsepower. I had used Linux at work and knew it was generally faster. The problem was always a bad experience in the past where I attempted to install Red Hat Linux on my home machine and had problems setting up my computer to be useful again. In the end, I gave up on Linux and went crawling back to Microsoft again. I did go ahead ... Read More
Rating:  - Hardy Heron Review
I am writing this review in hopes of receiving feedback. I have not purchased the Amazon package, but have downloaded Ubuntu 8.04 several times. I have used Ubuntu 7.10 with no problems. However with Hardy Heron 8.04, I have not been successful
with upgrading within Ubuntu 7.10 or burning 8.04 onto a DVD-R disk. I have come
to the conclusion that the 8.04 installation is buggy and simply does not work. Obviously,many people have been able to install Hardy Heron 8.04, but far too many have ... Read More
Rating: - Present for grandson.
Arrived on time and was forwarded to TX for grandson's birthday.
No report of problems.
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Brand: Canonical
EAN: 0890655001190
Format: DVD-ROM
Label: Canonical
Manufacturer: Canonical
Platform: Linux
Publisher: Canonical
Release Date: April 25, 2008
Sales Rank: 43
Studio: Canonical