What is Ubuntu? Explained in a simple and understandable way
If you read "Ubuntu", you will usually only get the information that it is an operating system. In this article, we explain to you exactly what Ubuntu is, simply and comprehensibly.
What is Ubuntu? Operating system in a quick check
- Ubuntu is an operating system like Windows or Mac OS X. The difference: Ubuntu is available for everyone free of charge.
- Various developers have further developed the Linux operating system and this is how Ubuntu was created. Other free operating systems such as Debian, Edubuntu or Knoppix are based on the actual Linux operating system.
- Since every user can install Ubuntu on the PC free of charge, the operating system is usually only used on cheaper computers on which no Windows is preinstalled. Even those who don't like Windows can quickly access Ubuntu.
Windows or Ubuntu - which is better?
- The term "Ubuntu" comes from an African language and means something like "humanity". The basic idea of Ubuntu is to enable everyone to use a computer for free.
- Ubuntu should be as easy to use as possible and should already have the most necessary programs. If you are used to Windows, you will initially have some difficulties with the changeover.
- Even though Ubuntu is becoming increasingly popular, it cannot prevail against the competition from Windows and Mac OS X. Although Ubuntu offers the most common functions and supports numerous software, the variety and simplicity of installation can usually only be found under Windows.
Our recommendation: Ubuntu with a Windows look
To make the transition to Ubuntu easy, developers have designed a Windows-like user interface. With it, you use Ubuntu almost as if it were Windows.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to install Ubuntu on your computer.