Ubuntu 6.06 LTS DVD (PC Edition) (Jewel Case)

by Canonical Ltd (Consignment)

Product 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 3 years on the desktop and 5 years on the 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

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000G62IDU
• Item model number: 890655001008
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,813 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #52 in Software > Operating Systems > Linux & Unix
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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On the Desktop:

Easy-to-use graphical installer during live session

GNOME 2.14.1 desktop environment for the latest user interface

OpenOffice 2.0.2 complete office productivity suite to create, edit, save word processor documents, spreadsheets, presentations and databases; compatible with major office suites including Microsoft Office

Firefox 1.5 for Web browsing; Evolution 2.6 for integrated email and calendaring; Gaim multi-protocol instant messaging client (Yahoo!, AIM, MSN, Jabber, IRC, and more)

Gimp photo and image editor

Rhythmbox Media Player to manage and access your music, movies, DVDs and trailers

Synaptic package manager for easy installation/removal of applications

Wireless and plug-and-play support for devices like cameras, scanners, printers, USB Key drives, and much more

Launchpad integration for more effective collaboration between open source software developers for bug tracking, translations, and distributed version control (Please visit https://launchpad.net for more information.)

On the Server:

A selection of applications that are suited to server environments

Tools for system administration, performance monitoring, and security

Email servers, including Postfix

Databases, including MySQL and PostgreSQL

Cluster management tools

Samba file and print services

Product Description

Ubuntu is a Linux-based operating system consisting of free and open source software. With Ubuntu, you can surf the web, send and receive email, create documents, presentations, spreadsheets and more! Ubuntu is easy to install, free of viruses, and perfect for laptops, desktops. and servers. Free security updates for this version of Ubuntu will be available for 3 years on desktops and 5 years on servers. Ubuntu is an ancient African word that means “humanity to others,” and Ubuntu 6.06 LTS brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world. For more information, please visit us at www.ubuntu.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beats Suckling on Microsoft's Teat, June 23, 2006

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D. Peregrino "dansbikeshop" (Holy Albuquerque!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ubuntu 6.06 LTS DVD (PC Edition) (Jewel Case) (DVD-ROM)

My Windows XP Pro was alternately crashing and freezing, so I decided to experiment with Ubuntu. So far it has not failed me. No crashes, stalls, freezings, zip. solid like a Russian boat anchor.

I enjoy having my own unique, free o/s, and even the pre-loaded software has impressed me. I thought I would be up a creek without Adobe Photoshop, or my Kodak Easyshare software, or other little Windows doodads. But you know what, I'm able to download and edit pics faster than before, with Gimp and Ubuntu's download manager.

Some programs were difficult to install, like Java. But I'm a noob. So, just put in a few hours figuring out how to set the rigging and hoist the mainsail. There's also plenty of people who can help out if you get stuck.

34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Linux for Everybody!, July 11, 2006

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VPX - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ubuntu 6.06 LTS DVD (PC Edition) (Jewel Case) (DVD-ROM)

If you are interested in an alternative operating system you should try Ubuntu.

I was sick and tired of my Windows XP hanging and crashing and the need of having a firewall and a virus scanner for it, so I tried Ubuntu and I was stunned.

The core system is actually less than 500 MB big and can be started from the CD (or DVD). This way you can explore the system without installing it. I am using a Thinkpad Z60 and when I started from the Live CD I could use ALL features right away. Ubuntu is fully compatible to the wireless card, the complete keyboard, the SD card reader etc. You can install the system from the Live CD (DVD), restart and you are good to go.

Once installed you can copy DVD's just by simply right clicking the DVD icon and you can install new applications from within the Ubuntu with one click. System updates are downloaded in installed within minutes. The design of Ubuntu is stunning by the way. I doubt that even the upcoming Windows Vista can beat it.

The only thing I have problems with is the implementation of so called "commercial file formats" such as MP3 and mov. To be honest, I can be complicated if you are not used to Linux, but the Ubuntu community is friendly and helpful.

I can highly recommend this operation system, it's not only a lot cheaper it's also much faster and secure than Windows will ever be. Go for it!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Win to Lin migration distro., June 30, 2006

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Brian Baker (Columbia, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ubuntu 6.06 LTS DVD (PC Edition) (Jewel Case) (DVD-ROM)

Very little learning curve with Ubuntu. Starts right into the Gnome desktop with no fiddling. A free "live cd" download can be had to try on your system to make sure everything works. You can install from the live-cd but I encourage you to go for this DVD. Many more applications are included on the dvd than on the live-cd version. Only one minor complaint, I had to tinker with the sound settings to get the sound working. This was minor considering that DSL and WIFI worked right out of the box.