Overview Of Ubuntu Linux Desktop Systems - Software Applications With Ubuntu Linux Desktop

Ubuntu Linux Desktop System Tour

To get a tour of the application software programs included with the Ubuntu Linux desktop system, go to:

http://www.ubuntu.com/products/whatisubuntu/804features

At the top right, below the Features heading, you'll see several headings (and each heading represents a separate web page), and here's a rundown of these headings and pages:

Productivity Tools - Available on Ubuntu Linux Desktop Systems

Ubuntu Linux supports web-based email, such as Yahoo mail and Gmail (Google Mail) and also comes with an e-mail program called Evolution.

Evolution is much more than just an email program, it's an

office productivity task management system. Evolution includes a calendar, task management, and contact information sharing.

Ubuntu Linux also includes the Pidgin instant messaging program, allowing you to communicate online instantly.

Web Browsing - Ubuntu Linux Uses the Firefox Web Browser by Default

Relatively recently, Firefox has become an extremely popular Web browser used by millions of people around the world.

The Firefox features quick bookmarking, safe browsing, and hundreds of add-ons.

Photos - Ubuntu Linux Comes with F-Spot Photo Manager

Just plug your digital camera or phone into your computer and you can you can quickly and easily import and also easily "tag" (assign names to) your photos to organize them.

You can also easily export your photos to your favorite online photo gallery such as Flickr - and edit the characteristics of your photos, such as brightness and contrast.

Music and Videos - Ubuntu Linux Includes Rhythmbox Music and the Totem Video Player

With Rhythmbox Music you can download and share MP3 music files, access music stores, share music, and stream live radio.

You can also use the Totem video player, or one of the other open source software video players, to view videos.

Office Tools - Ubuntu Linux Includes the Open Office Suite

As mentioned earlier, Ubuntu Linux includes the Open Office Suite of programs, such is Writer for word processing, Calc for spreadsheets, Impress for presentations, and Base for database management.

Accessibility - Ubuntu Linux Includes Assistive Technologies

The people at Ubuntu believe that everyone should be able to have computer access regardless of their economic or physical circumstances and so Ubuntu includes software to assist sight impaired and physically impaired users.

You can also get an Overview of the Ubuntu Linux Desktop Edition here:

http://www.ubuntu.com/products/WhatIsUbuntu/desktopedition

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