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Chapter 1. Introducing Ubuntu
Objectives
In this lesson, you will learn:
• The fundamental concepts of open source.
• The link between the Free Software Movement, open source and Linux
• How Ubuntu ties in with open source
• How Ubuntu is developed
• About Ubuntu versions
• The key differences between Ubuntu and Microsoft Windows
1.1. About Open Source1.2. Free Software Movement, Open Source and Linux1.2.1. The Free Software Movement1.2.2. The Open Source Movement and Linux1.3. About Ubuntu1.3.1. The Ubuntu Promise1.3.2. Ubuntu Versions1.3.3. Ubuntu Derivatives1.3.4. Ubuntu Development and the Community1.4. Ubuntu and Microsoft Windows: Key Differences1.4.1. Installation1.4.2. Applications1.5. Lesson Summary1.6. Review Exercise