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| + | * [[Ubuntu Guide]] |
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| + | * [http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/Category:Studio Ubuntu Studio] |
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− | == '''Your Linux "Guide on the Side"''' ==
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− | This WIKI is a resource for people to learn how to work in the Open Source environment.<br />
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− | Below are links to pages to provide useful help.
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− | '''Why Should I Use Linux?'''
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− | * Why Should I Use Linux?
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− | * What is Ubuntu?<br /><br />
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− | '''Setting up Ubuntu:'''
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− | * Install Ubuntu (Linux OS) | |
− | * Customize Ubuntu | |
− | * Install Applications in Ubuntu
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− | * Create a Diskless Computer Lab (LTSP - Edubuntu)<br /><br />
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− | '''Application Help:'''
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− | * Open Office
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− | * Gimp
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− | * Audacity
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− | * Cinelerra
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− | * MPlayer
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− | * Mythtv
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− | * Cxoffice (Run MS Office in Linux)
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− | * Educational Software (Kids)
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− | * Educational Software (High-school / College)
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− | * Educational software (Adult)
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− | * Taking Screen Captures
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− | * List of Useful Applications (by Category)<br /><br />
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− | '''Gaming:'''
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− | * Cedega Gaming Service (Play PC games on Linux) | |
− | * Frozen Bubble
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− | * Planet Penguin Racer (formerly Tux Racer)
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− | * Open Arena
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− | * kxmame
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− | <h1>Why Should I Use Linux?</h1>
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− | Good Question. Linux is a <u>free</u> operating system that is based on the Unix operating system created in the late 1960s.
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− | Basically, most things that you can do in Windows can be done in Linux.
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− | The Linux operating system is especially favoured as a low-cost solution to run various servers (web, ftp, etc). It is also used as a cost-effective platform to develop software.
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