Ubuntu 10.04

Ubuntu 10.04 released on 29th April 2010. Check the official website : www.ubuntu.com

Installing VLC media player in Ubuntu

VLC media player can be installed as :

Press Alt+F2-type xterm in the dialogue box-type the following code in the terminal window (sudo apt-get install vlc). The process of installation must proceed as shown in the above picture. Click the above picture to enlarge it.

Installing Wine in Ubuntu

Wine: It is a must have application for those who can't live without their windows applications. It allows you to install your your windows applications in your Ubuntu machine and run them like native windows applications. follow the following steps: Press Alt+F2-type xterm in the dialogue box-type the following in the terminal window (sudo-apt-get install wine). Once you have installed wine remember to configure (Applications-Wine-Configure Wine) before attempting to install your favorite Windows applications.

Enabling Repositories in Ubuntu

You must enable the universe, multiverse, backport and Canonical's partners repositories. These repositories open up new application choices and allows you to install popular third party software easily and quickly. Follow the following steps: Go to system-Administration-Synaptic Package Manager-Click on Settings-Repositories-Check all the boxes. Then go to other Software tab.Check all the boxes too. Close the window and press the reload button at the top left corner to update the repositories.

Establishing Internet Connection in Ubuntu after installation

To use Ubuntu efficiently internet connectivity is a must. Various software packages need internet connectivity either to get upgraded or to get installed. Following steps must be followed to set up wired network connection: System-preferences -network connection-IPv4tab-enter details (e.g. IP address,subnet mask,default gateway,etc)-click close. Now try surfing. If you are using client software then log in to surf the net.

Ubuntu-A Linux based operating system

Ubuntu is a complete and stable operating system based on Linux. It is freely available with both community and professional support. It can be downloaded free of cost from the official website of Ubuntu: www.ubuntu.com

The latest version of Ubuntu available at this point of time is Ubuntu 9.10,code named as Karmic Kola. The good thing about Ubuntu is that its developers 'Canonical Software' releases new versions of Ubuntu every six months and supports Ubuntu for eighteen months by providing security fixes, patches to critical bugs and minor updates to the program.

The word 'Ubuntu' has African origin and it means 'Humanity to others' or 'I am what I am because of who we all are.'

The new version of Ubuntu i.e. Ubuntu 10.04 is round the corner and it is scheduled to be released somewhere at the end of April 2010. Although the Beta version of the software is already available. Looking forward for a great Ubuntu experience.