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Introduction

The Purpose of this presentation is to give press a good understanding of what Ubuntu in the UK is about.

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Option 1

Introduction: The problem with expensive software Body: The solution is Ubuntu Conclusion: We can save money

Option 2

Introduction: History and founding of Ubuntu project. What is Ubuntu? Body: Why Ubuntu is so good. Why Ubuntu should be used and how to use it. Basic showcase of Ubuntu and applications. Conclusion Appendix: Technical stuff (e.g. based on Debian)

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1. What is Ubuntu?
   1. Ubuntu is an ancient Zulu word meaning: “humanity towards others". Also: "I am what I am because of who we all are". Translating Ubuntu into western languages literally is hard, Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu put it this way: "It means you are generous, you are hospitable, you are friendly and caring and compassionate. You share what you have."
   2. Started by Shuttleworth...
      1. Long-time Debian Developer
      2. He founded Thawte in 1995 and sold it to Verisign in 1999
      3. Went to space in 2002 as a member of the Soyuz TM-34 mission
      4. Started Ubuntu (the Linux distribution) in 2004
   3. Based on Debian linux (
   4. Frequent Predicatble releases (every 6 months)
   5. GNOME Desktop (with screenshot)
   6. Free Software Philosopy
   7. Support Through Cannonical for at least 5 years.
   8. Easily upgradeable
   9. Secure, no viruses
2. Easy to use:
   1. Demo of ubuntu desktop
   2. Simple to install (demo of initial install/installation of programs)
   3. Existing programs they may already know/recognise)
      1. Firefox

      ii. OpenOffice.org iii. Evolution

      1. Flexibility
         1. Software universe
         2. Customizable
      2. Lower Total cost of ownership than windows:

      Can we get statistics on this? The amount of money the government is spending on computers for schools (including software (Windows/anti-virus software/applications[MS Office/Adobe/Macromedia]), hardware (replacing old computers [which Ubuntu could run on], administration and maintenance) compared with a predicted spending if all schools switched to Ubuntu?

      1. Lower hardware costs (lower requirements)
         1. Supports X86, X64, AMD, Apple
      2. Software cost = nothing
      3. Support cost = nothing
      4. Free CDs from ShipIt
      5. Ubuntu Guarantee:
         1. Ubuntu will always be free of charge – no separate Enterprise or Professional versions.
         2. Best Support of Localisations (95+ languages)
         3. 6 monthly releases, with 18 months of free Security support.
         4. Distribution and Support of Free and Open Source Software.
            1. Accessibility:
      6. Localised language support
      7. Various tools for helping special needs users, to use system
         1. UK Local Teams

         Good Information to Include

         1. Number of developers working on Ubuntu:
         2. Up to date list of awards:
            1. Rank 1 on www.distrowatch.com (page hits)
            2. PC World votes Ubuntu 5.04 as #26 of the Top 100 products of 2005.
            3. More than 1 million CDs for Ubuntu 4.10, and more than 1.2 million CDs for Ubuntu 5.04 were shipped into the whole world, free of charge.
            4. Tux Magazine Reader's Choice 2005: Favourite Linux Distribution
            5. ArsTechnica Linux award: choice distribution, community and best newcomer
         3. Adoption Rate (i.e. how many people use it as primary machine/secondary machine)

         Ubuntu Templates

         Updated list can be found at: Wiki Presentations GeemanUK: attachment:presentationglossyUK.otp (Based on Sakari's glossy however using Orange Background and UK flag)

         External Links

         • Ubuntu: Linux for humans - Presentation by Daniel Holbach from Linuxdays Luxembourg
         • Introducing Ubuntu - Presentation by Benjamin Mako

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