Ubuntu , a popular operating system, based on the Debian Linux distribution is spreaded as free and open source software worldwide. It was primarily designed for the personal computer but the server edition are also available now. Since its launch in October 2004, Ubuntu has become one of the most highly-regarded Linux distributions. Now it’s being used at homes, schools, businesses and governments around the world growing in popularity on both the server and the desktop edition.
Canonical, the sponsor of the Ubuntu released the tenth edition on 23 April 2009 and it is called as Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope).
Why Download Ubuntu
Ubuntu 9.04 includes the latest 2.6.28.8 kernel, and a host of features like:
- Open Office 3.0
- Faster boot times (reportedly as low as 25 seconds)
- Includes the latest GNOME 2.26 desktop environment Brasero 2.26 (all-in-one CD burning application)
- More uniform notifications and system messages
- It has new splash screen and new logic screen
- Latest Skype
- Latest Adobe Flash
- Better (more intuitive) multi-monitor support
- X.Org server 1.6, which supports ATI-specific improvements as well
- Support Ext4 file system
- Brasero is now the default disc burning utility in Nautilus
- It has Jaunty as a simple menu for setting preferences for notification icons.
Ubuntu Netbook Remix version
- Even faster boot speeds
- More intuitive icons and other design changes
- Enhanced power management
For its Server Edition, it includes the followings features:
- Web, print, file, database and mail servers are more efficient. Ubuntu 9.04 Server Edition integrates the latest, stable Open Source applications from across the community, packaged and ready for users to deploy.
- In addition, Ubuntu 9.04 Server Edition will preview Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC). Ubuntu is the first commercially-supported distribution to enable businesses to build cloud environments inside their firewalls.
The usable qualities of Ubuntu can easily challenge anything seen in latest windows operating system but the only limitation is that most applications that are developed for windows environment, are not supported by the Ubuntu or more generally Linux. However, there are almost always alternative by which people can enjoy the similar functionality of their favorite applications.
Ubuntu on VMWare
VMware has created a server version of their software which can be downloaded for free. It creates a virtual machine which runs inside of Ubuntu and any Windows operating system can be installed and made to run full-screen, in a window or alongside multiple versions of Windows (and even other versions of Linux) at the same time.
Download Ubuntu Image for VMWare.
System requirements for Ubuntu
The desktop version of Ubuntu currently supports the following system configuration -
- x86 32 bit and 64 bit architectures
- minimum memory requirement for Ubuntu 9.04 is 256 MB of memory.
Some of the system’s memory may be unavailable as it is occupied by the graphic card which causes delay in installation but once it gets installed, system will perform adequately.
Free Download Ubuntu Linux 9.04
With the values of Open Source software at its core, Ubuntu costs nothing to download or update. It is better to to download Ubuntu, burn the ISO to CD, and then at least boot into Ubuntu and take the test drive. If you have a permanent Internet connection, you can surf the web with the built-in Firefox browser.
Free Ubuntu 9.04 version download Links
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download.
This should help to know all about Ubuntu Linux 9.04 and site from where you can download the same. So enjoy working in Ubuntu platform and don’t forget to put your valuable comments and suggestions.
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