Ubuntu experience..!

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

It is an open source software.. so available for free.. you can either order ur cd on the net or can download the iso..

i recently downloaded ubuntu 9.04 from www.ubuntu.com.. its a bootable iso.. so when u boot it u can run a live session to see how it works.. or you can install it..

If u want to install it.. you will have to make up a backup of all your data because it does not support NTFS or FAT file systems.. its got it own ext3 file system.. backup all ur data and then while installing it.. choose the option "use the entire disk".. it will format it in ext3 file system..

its pretty cool.. no spoonfeeding like windows.. everything needs to be done from the command line( the terminal)..

it cant run exes.. but if u still want to run an exe there is a package named "wine" that lets you run executables..

there are lots of other diverse packages that can be installed..

there are loads of pretty good inbuilt applications.. for eg a screenshot software..

If u use it ur computer knowledge gets enhanced drastically because u will be working with loads of source codes and stuff..id seriously recommend you to give it a try.. its a bit hard for beginners but all information is available on the net.. so if u encounter any problem u can always google it..

I hope u have a good ubuntu experience..!