Linux is a UNIX-like operating system kernel, originally developed by
Linus Torvalds,
and first released to the public on
September 17th1991.
Since then, many individuals and companies have contributed to the growth of the operating system,
as well as creating packaged versions of it for use on servers, desktops and
embedded applications. The Linux kernel is distributed under the
GPL version 2,
although the applications software which runs on top of the kernel is distributed under a wide variety
of different licenses.
Here are some more specific categories of Linux software:
Award-winning Linux operating system with complete set of open source applications for desktops, laptops, and servers
Instant messaging, image editing, and various tools for accessing and managing your multimedia files
Comprehensive DVD with desktop and server installation, alternate installation (e.g., OEM install), plus all of the supported add-on software and translations for dozens of languages
Product Description: Ubuntu is an operating system consisting of free and open source software. With Ubuntu you can surf the web, read email, create documents, spreadsheets and more! Ubuntu gives you the power and flexibility for business, education and home use. Ubuntu is easy to install, free of viruses and perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. The DVD will install in a number of widely-spoken languages, with support for many more available to download. Ubuntu is community developed, commercially supported and offers free maintenance updates after release. This version will receive updates for the next 18 months. When the next version is released, you can upgrade to it for free. This is a double sided DVD. One side is for x86 (or 32-bit) based systems including Intel Pentium, Intel Core and AMD Athlon. Choose this if you are unsure. The other side is a 64-bit version of Ubuntu which will run on AMD64 or Intel64 based computers (including AMD Athlon64 and Intel Core 2). Comprehensive DVD with desktop and server installation, alternate installation modes (e.g. OEM install), plus supported add-on software and translations for over 100 spoken languages. Office productivity suite, web browser and email for your everyday needs. Instant messaging, image editing and various tools for accessing and managing your multimedia files. A selection of server applications, including email and database servers and cluster management tools
Productivity tools: Email, Contacts, Calendar,Tasks, and Instant messaging
Photos with F-Spot manager: Plug and play.Export to your favorite online photo gallery. Organize your photos (but in a fun way). Edit Your Photos.
Office tools with OpenOffice and much more!: Word processing, Presentations, Spreadsheets, and Note taking through Tomboy. There are hundreds more completely free tools a click away using Ubuntu's Add/Remove functions. Find homonyms, print bar codes, mange your money, query and SQL database, chart commodity markets,list genome sequences. There is a world of software to help you at work and home.
Product Description: Ubuntu Linux Operating System (must be installed prior to using Educational add-on CD)- Everything you need comes on one CD, providing a complete working environment. The graphical installer enables you to get up and running quickly and easily. A standard installation should take less than 25 minutes. Once installed your system is immediately ready-to-use. On the desktop you have a full set of productivity, internet, drawing and graphics applications, and games. The Ubuntu educational (Edububtu) add-on CD contains additional useful packages, including many educational programs. Kids - Pre-school aged children should have educational and fun games. Students, K-12 and beyond, should have the best open-source educational software available. The tools teachers need to manage their classroom should be easily installed and usable with minimal fuss. Schools - Powerful and cost-effective education platforms for schools bring education into the 21st century. Edubutu is loaded with software: Mathematics, Literacy, Astronomy, Early Learning, Geography, Science, Typing, and much more!
Award-winning Linux operating system with complete set of open source applications for desktops, laptops, and servers
Instant messaging, image editing, and various tools for accessing and managing your multimedia files
Comprehensive DVD with desktop and server installation, alternate installation (e.g., OEM install), plus all of the supported add-on software and translations for dozens of languages
Product Description: Kubuntu is an operating system consisting of free and open source software. A part of the award-winning Ubuntu project, Kubuntu uses the KDE desktop. With Kubuntu you can surf the web, read email, create documents, spreadsheets and more! Kubuntu gives you the power and flexibility for business, education and home use. Kubuntu is easy to install, free of viruses and perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. The DVD will install in a number of widely-spoken languages, with support for many more available to download. Kubuntu is community developed, commercially supported and offers free maintenance updates after release. This version will receive updates for 18 months. When the next version is released, you can upgrade to it for free. This is a double sided DVD. One side is for x86 (or 32-bit) based systems including Intel Pentium, Intel Core and AMD Athlon. Choose this if you are unsure. The other side is a 64-bit version of Ubuntu which will run on AMD64 or Intel64 based computers (including AMD Athlon64 and Intel Core 2). Comprehensive DVD with desktop and server installation, alternate installation modes (e.g. OEM install), plus supported add-on software and translations for over 100 spoken languages. Office productivity suite, web browser and email for your everyday needs. Instant messaging, image editing and various tools for accessing and managing your multimedia files * A selection of server applications, including email and database servers and cluster management tools
Always latest versions! Collection of Award-winning Linux operating systems with complete set of open source applications for desktops and laptops
Productivity suite, Web browser, and email for your everyday needs plus free security updates
Comprehensive DVDs with installations, plus all of the supported add-on software and translations for dozens of languages
Product Description: Linux Jazz set always contains newest and freshest Linux releases and includes UNIX Academy Selected Training Library. It allows to newcomer to examine major Linux releases and to choose one that fits their system and personal preferences. As name Jazz implies, it adds some color, excitement and hours of amazing explorations of Linux. With all presented versions you can surf the web, read e-mail, create documents, spreadsheets and more! Linux gives you the power and flexibility for business, education and home use. All presented versions are easy to install, free of viruses and perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. The DVDs will install in a number of widely-spoken languages, with support for many more available to download. All presented versions are community developed and supported. This set consists of four DVDs and one CD. CD contains complete legal copy of 'Unix Academy Selected Library' CD, 13 books in PDF format for all levels of users from novice to middle level to system administration and represents huge value. All installations in this set are for x86 (or 32-bit) based systems including Intel Pentium, Intel Core and AMD Athlon.
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Collection of Award-winning Linux operating systems with complete set of open source applications for desktops and laptops
Productivity suite, Web browser, and email for your everyday needs plus free security updates
Comprehensive DVD installations include Open SUSE, Fedora, Kubuntu and Ubuntu Linuxes
Product Description: Linux Jazz set always contains newest and freshest Linux releases and includes UNIX Academy Selected Training Library. It allows to newcomer to examine major Linux releases and to choose one that fits their system and personal preferences. As name Jazz implies, it adds some color, excitement and hours of amazing explorations of Linux. With all presented versions you can surf the web, read e-mail, create documents, spreadsheets and more! Linux gives you the power and flexibility for business, education and home use. All presented versions are easy to install, free of viruses and perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. The DVDs will install in a number of widely-spoken languages, with support for many more available to download. All presented versions are community developed and supported. This set consists of four DVDs and one CD. CD contains complete legal copy of 'Unix Academy Selected Library' CD, 13 books in PDF format for all levels of users from novice to middle level to system administration and represents huge value. All installations in this set are for 64-bit version is intended for most new computers with e.g. AMD®: OpteronTM, TurionTM 64, AthlonTM 64, or Intel®: CoreTM2, Pentium® 4 6xx, Pentium® D CPUs
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Collection of Award-winning Linux operating systems with complete set of open source applications for desktops and laptops
Productivity suite, Web browser, Instant messaging, image editing etc. Free updates.
Includes "Introduction to Linux" video DVD and UNIX Academy Selected Linux Training Library
Product Description: Ubuntu and Kubuntu set always contains newest and freshest Linux releases and includes UNIX Academy Selected Training Library. It allows to newcomer to examine exciting Linux releases and to choose one that fits their system and personal preferences. With all presented versions you can surf the web, read e-mail, create documents, spreadsheets and more! Linux gives you the power and flexibility for business, education and home use. All presented versions are easy to install, free of viruses and perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. The DVDs will install in a number of widely-spoken languages, with support for many more available to download. All presented versions are community developed and supported. This set includes complete legal copy of 'Unix Academy Selected Library' CD, 13 books in PDF format for all levels of users from novice to middle level to system administration. It also includes "Introduction to Linux" video DVD. All installations in this set are for 32-bit version x86-based systems including Intel Pentium, Intel Core and AMD Athlon.
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Award-winning Linux operating system with complete set of open source applications for desktops, laptops, and servers
Instant messaging, image editing, and various tools for accessing and managing your multimedia files
Comprehensive DVD with desktop and server installation, alternate installation (e.g., OEM install), plus all of the supported add-on software and translations for dozens of languages
Product Description: Ubuntu is an operating system consisting of free and open source software. With Ubuntu you can surf the web, read e-mail, create documents, spreadsheets and more! Ubuntu gives you the power and flexibility for business, education and home use. Ubuntu is easy to install, free of viruses and perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. The CD will install in a number of widely-spoken languages, with support for many more available to download. Ubuntu is community developed, commercially supported and offers free maintenance updates after release. This version will receive updates for three years. When the next version is released, you can upgrade to it for free. This is a double sided DVD. One side is for x86 (or 32-bit) based systems including Intel Pentium, Intel Core and AMD Athlon. Choose this if you are unsure. The other side is a 64-bit version of Ubuntu which will run on AMD64 or Intel64 based computers (including AMD Athlon64 and Intel Core 2).
Remote-control solution with robust security and Basic View interface
Supports Windows Vista and Mac OS X Universal; connects to Pocket PCs
Bandwidth auto detect; direct access to vital operating-system utilities
Product Description: Symantec pcAnywhere 12.1 Host and Remote makes connectivity fast, reliable and simple. The pcAnywhere Gateway provides a single connection point behind routers and firewalls, minimizing port configuration and eliminating the need to "daisy-chain" remote sessions within one another. The Host Invitation feature enables connections to be made from Host to Remote, instea of the usual Remote to Host. pcAnywhere's CrossPlatform Remote, Basic View and Tabbed Session Manager all streamline the remote access connection and navigation process. Monitor multiple remote sessions simultaneously in a single multi-pane view. Minimize any potential issues introduced by routers, firewalls, and dynamic IP addressing - invitation objects can be emailed directly to the Host user for immediate secure access. Now includes support for Windows Vista and Mac OS X Universal, in addition to current support for Linux. Connection Wizard makes pcAnywhere easier to use than ever Support for Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment helps you get crashed systems back up and running quickly
Amazon.com Product Description: Enhance productivity and reduce computing costs with Windows NT Workstation, the powerful desktop operating system for business computing. Windows NT Workstation offers greater performance and combines the ease of use of Windows 95 with the reliability and security of Windows NT. Version 4.0 features many improvements over earlier versions. This version touts 20 percent higher performance and greater ease of use with the Windows 95 user interface. Simplified tools include the familiar Start button, Taskbar, Shortcuts, Network Neighborhood, and My Computer. This software also offers easier management and control with User Profiles and System Policies that give users network access control, and it supports users who roam between multiple workstations. The Setup Manager reduces the time and effort it will take to deploy Windows NT Workstation, and an improved version of the Windows NT Diagnostics Program greatly facilitates remote-desktop troubleshooting. These tools all help you reduce the total cost of ownership of distributed PCs.
Amazon.com Product Description: Mac OS 9.1 is packed with over 50 new features, including Sherlock 2. Your personal shopper on the Internet, Sherlock 2 not only finds the products you're looking for, it's also an easy way to find people, news, and just about everything else on the Internet. OS 9.1 allows you to share your Mac without hassle or worry, securely storing each individual user's preferences and files for privacy and convenience. It also analyzes your voice and stores your voiceprint. Then when you talk, your Macintosh listens, and lets you log on and access your files. The personal Keychain securely stores all of your user IDs and passwords. Your voice--or one typed password--unlocks them all.
Mac OS 9.1 will automatically download software updates over the Internet, and even install them for you. You can also send files across the Internet with industrial-strength encryption. Apple's easy-to-use file sharing now works the same way over the Internet, so you can share files, folders, and data with anyone. And now AppleScript over TCP/IP lets you remotely control your Mac (or a whole battery of Macs) from wherever you happen to be. The network browser feature lets you find Internet file servers, FTP servers, and Web servers almost as easily as you find printers on your network.
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