Ubuntu 10.04 LTS

Features

Free apps, safe and fast web browsing, a dedicated music store and much more. Ubuntu brings the very best technologies straight to your desktop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Browse the web

 

Ubuntu includes Mozilla Firefox – for fast, safe web browsing. You can also choose alternative open-source browsers from the Ubuntu Software Centre.

Included software:

Firefox web browser

Supported software:

Flash

 

 

 Create professional documents and presentations

OpenOffice.org is fully compatible with Microsoft Office and has everything you need to create professional documents, spreadsheets and presentations. OpenOffice.org is easy to use, packed with the features you need and completely free.

Included software:

OpenOffice.org

 

Get free software

 

The Ubuntu Software Centre gives you instant access to thousands of free open-source applications. Browse software in categories including: education, games, sound and video, graphics, programming and office. Software is easy to find, easy to install and easy to remove.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Featured applications from the Ubuntu Software Centre:

GIMP – Advanced image editing for graphic designers, photographers or simply for retouching your pictures.

Jokosher – Your very own home studio. Record, edit, mix and export.

Stellarium – A 3D planetarium for your computer.



Email and chat

 

Get chatting with Empathy. Quickly integrate your chat accounts from Yahoo, Gmail, MSN, Jabber, AOL, QQ and many more. Evolution Mail provides easy, intuitive email.

Included software:

Empathy IM
Evolution Mail
Gwibber Microblogging

Supported software:

Skype

  

Social from the start

 

New in 10.04. Read and update your social networks instantly. Ubuntu's new Me Menu lets you access your Facebook and Twitter accounts (and more) straight away. Connect to your chat channels and make updates through a single window. Being sociable has never been so easy.

Included software:

Facebook
Twitter
Identi.ca

 

 

 

Buy music while you listen

 

New in 10.04. Ubuntu's music player includes an integrated store, so you can buy and download new tracks with just a few clicks. And thanks to Ubuntu One's file-syncing magic you can store your music online and listen to it from other computers and music players. Ubuntu works with most music and media players.

Included software:

Ubuntu One Music Store
Rhythmbox music player

 

 

View, store and edit photos

 

Ubuntu is ready for all your gadgets. Connect your phones and cameras to download your pictures. You can organise your photos with F-Spot and use popular tools like Picasa, Facebook and Flickr. For advanced photo editing, find a free application from the Ubuntu Software Centre.

Included software:

F-Spot

 

 

Mobilise your digital life!

 

All Ubuntu users get a free Ubuntu One account. Ubuntu One allows you to sync all kinds of files online so you can access them anywhere. Sync bookmarks, contacts, music and pictures across all your computers. Take everything everywhere with Ubuntu One.

 

 

Make, play and edit video

 

Watch all your favourite content from YouTube, iPlayer, and MSN Player. Play your own videos with Movie Player or use Pitivi to edit your videos.

Included software:

Pitivi video editor
Movie Player

Start fast with Ubuntu

 

Ubuntu loads quickly on any computer, but it's super-fast on newer machines. After loading, opening a browser takes seconds, unlike other operating systems that leave you staring at the screen, waiting to get online.

 

Choose from hundreds of free games

 

The Ubuntu Software Centre offers hundreds of games, including puzzles, adventures, tactical challenges and more. All free to choose and free to use.

Accessibility in Ubuntu

 

At the heart of Ubuntu's philosophy is the belief that computing is for everyone, whatever your circumstances. Ubuntu is one of the most accessible operating systems and is fully translated into 25 languages with more being added all the time.