nsane.forums Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Canonical announced the very first release of the Ubuntu Linux distribution on October 20, 2004. Five years later, Ubuntu is the star of the Linux desktop and has achieved a level of popularity and mindshare that is unprecedented among various flavors of the open source operating system.This ascent to stardom and growing mainstream relevance were driven by a confluence of important technical and philosophical characteristics that differentiate the Ubuntu experience. In honor of Ubuntu's fifth anniversary, we are going to look at five ways that Ubuntu has made the Linux platform more human.1. The Ubuntu Code of Conduct2. Short, time-based release cycles3. Easy installation from a single CD image4. Convenient access to useful proprietary components5. Strong focus on improving desktop usabilityView: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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