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It's your friendly neighborhood "Digital Drummer" again (smile) I first heard of the concept of "Ubuntu" from Roger Madison's iZania.com (a Black social and business networking site). Imagine my surprise as I've watched the Tech industry, take hold of this purely African concept of humanity, and implement it as a core philosophy in the OS (operating system) wars with Microsoft Windows. The Ubuntu Operating System (Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu) is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

They have collected the best of what the open-source world has to offer in Ubuntu 8.04. eWeek.com reports that this Linux-based operating system is capable of mounting a serious challenge to Microsoft Windows and have rewarded it with the "Labs Analyst's Choice" Award (see Ubuntu 8.04 Is Ready to Take On Windows).

The "Spirit of Ubuntu – that profound African sense that we are human only through the humanity of other human beings.” is central and relative to the official Ubuntu (OS) core philosophy of software freedom that aims to spread and bring the benefits of software to all parts of the world. Ubuntu (OS) is essentially a collective database of open-source software from independent developers.

Hence the Spirit of Ubuntu - It only exists through the contributions of others. Ubuntu (OS) combines all the software application licenses necessary to enable the Ubuntu community to grow, continue to share its collective experience and unlike other OS companies, provide the expertise to improve Ubuntu and make it suitable for use in new countries and new industries. With the public acceptance of non-Windows based multi-platform applications, such as FireFox, Safari, and Linux, the Ubuntu (OS) is finding a wide base of consumer popularity. As an online advocate, I'm always encouraging my readership to try new technology, develop new products/services, and discover new markets.

The Ubuntu (OS) may be a way to go for Black software developers and content producers looking for; The freedom to run their software program, for any purpose. The freedom to study how the program works and adapt it to their needs. The freedom to redistribute copies so they can help others. The freedom to improve the program and release their improvements to the public, so that everyone benefits.

(see The Free Software Definition - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF))

Wikipedia has a great definition of Ubuntu (plus a video from Nelson Mandela) . They quote B Archbishop Desmond Tutu; "A person with Ubuntu is open and available to others, affirming of others, does not feel threatened that others are able and good, for he or she has a proper self-assurance that comes from knowing that he or she belongs in a greater whole". Remember, We Must Share The Knowledge (Network)...To Share The Dollars!!!

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Does this mean I should start talking about Black people world wide standardizing on Linux again like I did 3 or 4 years ago? At least I can suggest a version to standardize on which has Afro-appeal.


What somethings can a powerful Black Campany can do for blacks around the world?

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I installed it onto one of my old computers a few years back and was amazed by the clean arrangement of the various functions. I've also managed to get it running on my PS3. It's just a shame that Linux isn't getting the market penetration it deserves as only the truly techno savvy individuals will actually bother with it. Screw Microsoft and their market dominance. Hopefully some mainstream software, including high-end games, will make their way to the platform in the future.

I get the impression that a lot of UNIX/Linux gurus like an operating system that is difficult to use. The names of the commands with all of the parameters that make no sense are ridiculous.

vi = I assume that means Virtual Idiocy

grep

dmesg

I don't know how they came up with the name dmesg. I rename it via an alias to "bootlog" because it displays the log of what happens during boot.

I think one reason so many UNIX/Linux users hated DOS was because it was so easy. It made it difficult to seem really smart.

I use links and aliases to create names that are easier to remember or type.

I'll start using this thread for examples.

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