Suggestions for Ubuntu Article

[Alexander Goncharenko]

But from the box it cant't play media files, so ....

2005/6/8, Arjan Geven <arjangeven at gmail.com>:
> Hey Tom,
> 
> For the home user, ubuntu is a serious candidate, I think, because
> after installation, it can do everything you want. For example, I just
> connected my digital camera and promptly got the photos I took on my
> computer. I was quite surprised, as I always hear that
> hardware-support in Linux is bad and a reason not to use it. The same
> with my printer, worked out of the box. Both are typical homeuser
> requirements that should just work, and they do.
> 
> Additionally, the fact that practically everything you need is
> pre-installed, from a web browser to an office alternative to an
> e-mail client to an advanced image editing program. Perfect.
> 
> THAT's the reason Ubuntu is ready for the public. And hey, it's for
> free, too! ;-)
> 
> Arjan
> 
> On 6/8/05, Tom Adelstein <adelste at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > All-
> >
> > I'm writing a review of the Ubuntu Linux distribution (phenomenon). I've done lots
> > of these reviews and they get serious readership wherever I post them.
> >
> > My goal with this one is to point out the "neat" features, to say Linux
> > is ready for the desktop and to make a strong statement about this
> > distribution. I want to reach educators, government officials and end
> > users who want an alternative. I also want to show that we're seeing global adoption - so wherever you live is important.
> >
> > So, I'm giving everyone on this list a chance to contribute to this
> > article and make a difference.
> >
> > I'm sure features exist about which I'm unfamiliar and so I'd like you
> > to help me out and tell me about them.
> >
> > I'll need to have whatever you want to contribute by June 9th 6 PM -5
> > UTC.
> >
> > Write a paragraph. Give me a screenshot (png). Tell me about how you use
> > it or about adoption of the distribution. Say something about support,
> > the community, what makes this unique, etc. Tell me things about Ubuntu that could lift an eyebrow.
> >
> >
> > Thank you in advance.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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