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[http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download-server Ubuntu Server Edition] is one of the most widely deployed server platforms worldwide, as is the [http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download Ubuntu Desktop] version. Current versions of Ubuntu allow both server and desktop packages to be installed interchangeably. Ubuntu is a derivative of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debian Debian] Linux operating system. Many users prefer a variation called [http://www.kubuntu.org/ Kubuntu]. | [http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download-server Ubuntu Server Edition] is one of the most widely deployed server platforms worldwide, as is the [http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download Ubuntu Desktop] version. Current versions of Ubuntu allow both server and desktop packages to be installed interchangeably. Ubuntu is a derivative of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debian Debian] Linux operating system. Many users prefer a variation called [http://www.kubuntu.org/ Kubuntu]. | ||
| − | Ubuntu has an efficient version of its server OS specifically tuned for use in virtual machines. Previously known as JeOS ("Just Enough Operating System"), it is now known merely as the "virtual machine minimal installation" for the Ubuntu Server. | + | Ubuntu has an efficient version of its server OS specifically tuned for use in virtual machines. Previously known as [http://www.ubuntu.com/products/whatisubuntu/serveredition/jeos JeOS] ("Just Enough Operating System"), it is now known merely as the "virtual machine minimal installation" for the Ubuntu Server. |
There are many guides and manuals available for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_%28operating_system%29 Ubuntu]. | There are many guides and manuals available for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_%28operating_system%29 Ubuntu]. | ||
Revision as of 23:56, 1 February 2010
Ubuntu Server Edition is one of the most widely deployed server platforms worldwide, as is the Ubuntu Desktop version. Current versions of Ubuntu allow both server and desktop packages to be installed interchangeably. Ubuntu is a derivative of the Debian Linux operating system. Many users prefer a variation called Kubuntu.
Ubuntu has an efficient version of its server OS specifically tuned for use in virtual machines. Previously known as JeOS ("Just Enough Operating System"), it is now known merely as the "virtual machine minimal installation" for the Ubuntu Server.
There are many guides and manuals available for Ubuntu.
- Official Ubuntu Help pages
- Ubuntu Guide (unofficial) -- help manual, tips, FAQ, and software guide
- Kubuntu Guide (unofficial) -- the only manual and guide for Kubuntu
- Official Ubuntu Forums
- Ubuntu Doctor's Guild -- featuring WorldVistA instructions
