1. 1. Introduction To FOSS
2. 2. Freesoftware" is amatterof liberty, notprice. To understandtheconcept, youshouldthinkof "free" as in"freespeech," notas in"freebeer" - Richard Stallman (FSF) What is FOSS??
3. 3. Evolution of FOSS Stallman launched the GNU Project in September 1983 to create a Unix-like computer operating system composed entirely of free software. Printer problem. Program to send error message New Xerox Printer donated. Same problems Xerox refuses to give source code RMS decides to fight for Software Freedom
4. 4. Linus Torvalds - Creator of LINUX
5. 5. Background of FOSS
6. 6. The Four Freedoms Use for any purpose(run a program). Study the program(Access to the source code). Redistribute copies(to help others). Improve the program and redistribute it.
7. 7. The stride towards Freedom 1984 : Richard Stallman kicks off the GNU project. 1985 : Richard Stallman starts Free Software Foundation. 1989 : Release of GNU (GNU's Not Unix!). 1989 : Release of GNU GPL Version 1. 1991 : Linus Torvalds announces the release of Linux Kernel.
8. 8. Benefits of FOSS Security Economy and affordability No license and maintenance fees for software's. Reliability/Stability(No crashes of System). No viruses. Adaptability Can be modified to suit a particularly locality.
9. 9. Piracy. User freedoms Freedom to use, study, modify and distribute a particular software (through the GPL and open source licenses). NO Slow Down of System. o
10. 10. HOW BIG IS FOSS?????? How many projects? - Certainly in 100s of thousands. - Over 400,000 projects registered on one site alone (sourceforge.net). - Similar number of developers? How many users? - Depends on what you call a 'user' ! - Certainly many millions.
11. 11. Some FOSS Equivalents to Proprietary Software's
12. 12. Can FOSS be combined with proprietary software? -Combining FOSS with proprietary software is possible, depending on the manner of combination and on the specific license of the software. -An example of this is running an Oracle database on a GNU/Linux operating system.
13. 13. Popular Linux Distros Fedora Core: Stable, secure, user friendly, easy to install. Frequent full releases. Ubuntu Linux: The growing community distribution. Debian based but stable releases every 6 months. User friendly. Great for beginners. Debian: Very stable and safe, but more difficult to configure and install. Developer but no user friendly yet. Stable releases not frequent enough (every 2 or 3 years). Great for servers, but not for beginners! Mandriva Community :Easy to install, secure, user friendly, frequent full releases, but less stable (not enough testing and taking user feedback into account).
14. 14. Ubuntu OS Meaning of the word Ubuntu : Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others' Ubuntu Linux is a computer operating system based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. It is distributed as Free and open source software. Ubuntu is designed primarily for desktop use, although netbook and server editions exist as well.
15. 15. Why Ubuntu Easy to learn, specially for beginners. Secure Works well even with a downgraded hardware. Your PC would never slow down. Try before you buy option. Pre-installed applications for personal use.
16. 16. Ubuntu Vs Windows Features Ubuntu Windows Cost Absolutely Free Costs in Thousands Support Long term support, ubuntu forums, at a minimal price Support provided but cost you much. Security high Lower Apps Pre-installed apps, Software Center Comes with nothing, Minimum Requirements 512mb RAM 700mhz processor about 7gb HDD space 1gb RAM at least 1ghz processor 20 gb HDD space.
17. 17. Apps to look for
18. 18. Libre Office
19. 19. VLC RhythmBox
20. 20. GIMP
21. 21. How is Ubuntu funded ? Ubuntu is sponsored by the UK-based company Canonical Ltd., owned by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth. Canonical generates revenue by selling technical support and services tied to Ubuntu, while the operating system itself is entirely free of charge.
22. 22. Ubuntu releases The first one was Warty warthog (4.10). The College uses version 12.04 LTS, Precise Pangolin. The latest is the 14.04 Trusty Tahr.