Ubuntu: fast, powerful, reliable and free!
Ubuntu
January 11, 2011
Super-fast and great-looking, Ubuntu is a secure, intuitive operating system that powers desktops, servers, netbooks and laptops.
Ubuntu is easy to use and it comes with thousands of free applications. Ubuntu does everything you need it to. It’ll work with your existing PC files, printers, cameras and MP3 players.
Solutions First uses Ubuntu extensively for various uses including server operating system, firewalls and desktop machines. As a powerful yet versatile operating system it offers the stability that a server needs while being robust enough for a day-to-day user and as customisable as we need to manage an entire network.
Why use Ubuntu Server?
- Reduce costs – Efficient architecture uses less resources, simplified maintenance and upgrades
- Systems integration – Mixes effortlessly with Ubuntu, Windows or Mac OS clients
- Administration – Simplified single commands, deploy mail, web, DNS, file, virtualisation, Java application, infrastructure or database servers in minutes.
- Virtualisation – Supports KVM, Xen, VMWare and LXC
- Security – Users given defined access to operating systems, uncompliated firewall technology
Why use Ubuntu Desktop?
- Easy to trial and install - You don’t have to be an expert, quick and easy
- Easy to use - Comes with thousands of free applications, works with existing PC files, printers, cameras and MP3 players
- Thriving community - wide variety of support and value-adds
- It’s free and open source – Shared code, shared efforts, shared principles. No cost.
- No viruses – Life’s too short to spend it worrying about viruses.
- It’s up-to-date – Ubuntu updates released every 6 months, free
