Security
Viruses are less of a threat on Linux. The very way a Linux system is designed makes it very difficult for a virus to function as it does in Windows. This also applies to spyware, malware, etc. The fact that almost no viruses are written for Linux also adds a nicer sense of warmth. Wouldn’t be nice to read the almost endless stream of security holes in Windows and know it does not apply to you?
Basically, you don't need to care about the security. As long as you have an up-to-date system, it is 100% safe. No need for installing, additional firewalls, antivirus, antispyware (etc) software.
Who is using Ubuntu?
Check out who and why is using Ubuntu Linux. Read the stories below.
Amy, Student
I woke up 6 months ago and turned on my computer only to discover that Windows had mysteriously disappeared. There was no reason for it; it just was gone. I needed to get an operating system because I need my computer for college, but buying another edition of Windows was going to be expensive and I was going to be forced to use Vista (which I hate)
My friend's cousin suggested that I install Ubuntu. I had never heard of it, but I went to their website and used my room mate's computer to download and burn the files onto a CD so that I could install it on my computer.
Anytime I have to use a computer that has Windows on it, I get mad because it is very slow booting and it takes forever to load programs and the Internet. I hope to learn how to use Terminal and an excited about learning more of the behind-the-scenes things I can do with this OS. It was difficult to get used to at first, but now I absolutely LOVE it and I know I will be an Ubuntu user for LIFE.
Dan, Carpenter, Student, Computer/Tech Enthusiaist
I switched to Ubuntu from Windows XP about three months ago. I didn't have anything against XP or Microsoft I just always had a curiosity about Linux but was a victim of the misconceptions. So one night I decided to download Ubuntu 8.10 and install it. I was immediately submersed into the exciting world of Ubuntu. It satisfied my tech desires, my gracefulness desires, my aesthetic desires, it satisfied just about every desire I had. I am now proud to say that I have wiped Windows from my drive and converted my Dad, brother, girlfriend, and a friend. They all enjoy it greatly.
Moin' Victor, University Student and up-and-coming programmer.
Well, I first caught a glimpse of ubuntu on-line while it was still at it starting stages but never thought much of it until I saw its login screen on one computer at he university computer room that had Intrepid Ibex installed on it.I instantly fell in love with the whole appearance and guess what,I realized that I hadn't seen the last of it when I logged in to be greeted with a simple gnome desktop effects 'fused' with compiz.you might call it love at first sight,I don't mind that,one thing I know is that this one last for ever.I love Ubuntu and everything about it.I had windows vista home premium as the not only as sole OS on my system but also as the best OS I had ever run,Thanks to ubuntu,I'm now having a dual boot of it and ubuntu 8.10 plus my passion for windows is rapidly fading away.The closest and the dearest can bear witness,I rarely switch to windows except to confirm that its system files are still upbeat.Ubuntu,and Im sure all Linux based OS provide a nice environment for programming.I wish everyone would realize the beauty in openSource OS.With freedom come elegance.Linux for human beings.Big ups to Linus Torvald
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