Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a Linux distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux. It has been fairly successful as a way for Windows® users to migrate to Linux. There are Live CD versions which allow later installation and versions meant only for installations.

Getting Ubuntu

Download an ISO file from http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download and burn to CD or install to USB key with unetbootin

Variants

Kubuntu, a desktop distribution using KDE rather than GNOME.
Xubuntu (Ubuntu running Xfce, designed for older computers - runs fine with 256MB of memory)
Lubuntu uses even less RAM; LXDE
Edubuntu
Ubuntu Studio
Installation on low memory systems

Installation help

Ubuntu 6.06 LTS Installation
Step by Step installation of Ubuntu.
Community Documentation
playing proprietary formats

External links

Ubuntu pocket guide
UbuntuGuide.org -- the original Ubuntu Guide, since 2004
KubuntuGuide -- the original Kubuntu Guide, with tips specific to Kubuntu
Appnr - Install Ubuntu applications from the Internet
Questions for Ubuntu
Add/Remove.... to install Sun Java 6 Console and Sun Java 6 Web Start or follow
Step-by-step guide for server installation

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