UBUNTU OPERATING SYSYTEM

UBUNTU is a linux based os with its origin in south Africa.Its name means "HUMANITY TOWARDS OTHERS".Back in 2004,linux was already established as a server operating system,nut free software was not yet a part of everyday life.Further,linux was thought of a complicated OS which non technical people could'nt use .It was at this time in 2004 that UBUNTU began as a linux distribution aimed at ease of use.MARK SHUTTLEWORTH, the creator of the project,gathered a few developers and went to create the most popular linux distribution till date.

OPEN SOURCE PRINCIPLES!!!!!

There are 10 basic principles of open source software:
     1. Redistributable software should be free.
     2. A source code included in the program.
     3. Allow people the opportunity to experiment and redistributable.
     4. Using the right software for users to be aware.
     5. There is no discrimination against any person or that any group is required.
     6. Licenses in certain areas, the program is not restricted, anyone should be     using.
     7. Or, or a redistribution of the Program are required to obtain.
     8. There is no product - separate license.
     9. Software licensing and control.
     10. Bachelor of Technology - to be neutral.

THE SYNONYM OF OPEN SOURCE

Open source is collective power in action. The power of a worldwide community of highly skilled experts that build, share and improve the very latest software together - then make it available to everyone.

The term open source was coined in 1998 to remove the ambiguity in the English word 'free' and it continues to enjoy growing success and wide recognition. Although some people regard ‘free’ and ‘open source' as competing movements with different ends...

UBUNTU community played a large roll in developing the many open source operating systems...

Without open source, many of the systems and applications we take for granted simply would not exist. All the big players in computing come from, or owe a huge creative debt to, the open-source community, and continue to rely on its talent and expertise when developing new products.