Ubuntu, Kubuntu 8.04 and Linux Training Library 2DVDs+CD

This is a really good operating system. I have an older computer (500 Mhz with only 384 Mb of Ram), put the disk in my CD drive & started the computer up. Other than answering yes or no a couple of times it did a beautiful load with everything recognized. I love Openoffice & Konquerer browser. I could immediately print an Excel spreadsheet (no fights over the printer driver). When I hot-plugged my USB memory stick, it immediately recognized it. A click & I was surfing the net. This is a full-fledged system with wonderfully powerful & useful programs. I'ved worked on PC's & Mac's, so this is new 2 me ... but I love it!

UPDATE: version 8.10 (released on October 30, 2008) is already available:
Kubuntu Ubuntu Ver. 8.10 & Linux Training Library 2DVD+CD

I have used various flavors of Linux in the past. Rather than update to
something newer than W2K, I looked at switching 2 Linux 4 personal use.
Ubuntu & Kubuntu have new 8.04 distribution polished well enough for
family use. My kids have no problem using the Ubuntu's Gnome desktop.
Running on a HP desktop, with a 3 GHz P4 & 512 MB RAM, it's running
circles around Win2K on the same machine. XP would be even slower, and
Vista requires at least another 512 MB of RAM just 2 meet its minimum
requirements. Ubuntu immediately was able 2 read Windows volumes, access
the local network, browse shared directories & print 2 devices connected
to other systems running Windows. Open-Office reads my existing Microsoft
documents & is able 2 write docs as well, 4 sharing with others.
Online support has been excellent. I haven't had 2 do more than check the
online help sections (help.ubuntu.com) 2 get my answers quickly. Very well
done! The included library is full of nice books 4 learning. Highly
recommended!

Download Ubuntu from the web. It fits onto a CD. From there you can download more software with Ubuntu's simple interface. I am not new 2 Linux. I've been using it 4 years. It was time 4 me 2 try a new distribution. I think this was a command line server version of Ubuntu. When I was finished with the install, I did not get any GUI. I also wasn't sure if I got a 32 bit version (probably what it was) or 64 bit. I started over by downloading the latest off the web (64 bit).

It is great set of ubuntu & kubuntu & the library is top notch. I first installed ubuntu, then decided 2 try kubuntu & came across this set. I use ubuntu 4 second year & it is by far my most loved Linux distro. Now I try out kubuntu that also great but different. This particular one comes with complete training library 4 all levels of users! Here's smooth installation & hour of fun! Awesome! If one day you decide 2 pass exam, this set provides training books & includes discount 4 an exam. Great deal & VERY fast delivery!

This set contains newest & freshest both Kubuntu, Ubuntu & Linux/UNIX Training Library! Kubuntu & Ubuntu are of the same family of operating systems consisting of free & open source software. With Kubuntu-Ubuntu you can surf the web, read e-mail, create documents, spreadsheets & more! Kubuntu-Ubuntu gives you the power & flexibility 4 business, education & home use. Kubuntu-Ubuntu is easy 2 install, free of viruses & perfect 4 laptops, desktops & servers. The DVDs will install in a number of widely-spoken languages, with support 4 many more available 2 download. Kubuntu-Ubuntu is community developed, commercially supported & offers free maintenance updates after release. This version will receive updates 4 three years. When the next version is released, you can upgrade 2 it 4 free. This is set of two DVDs & one CD. CD contains complete legal copy of 'Unix Academy Selected Library' CD, 13 books in PDF format 4 all levels of users represents HUGE VALUE from novice to middle level 2 system administration. Both Kubuntu & Ubuntu in this set is 4 x86 (or 32-bit) based systems including Intel Pentium, Intel Core & AMD Athlon.