Tired of Microsoft? Tired of horrible support? Tired of crashes? Stop being weary, and say hello to Ubuntu! Ubuntu is a Linux operating system built from the core of Debian. Made to be one of the most stable, secure, and easy to use operating systems that has ever been made free of charge! If you are ready to make the change, this article is for you!
I really suggest organizing your files before making the switch to Ubuntu. It will make the process much faster. Move all of your files into one location (ie: a backup folder), once you have done that; you will need to convert unsupported file types.
Many types of music files cannot be used on Ubuntu without additional software for legal reasons. The following file types are not supported by Ubuntu by default: mp3, wma, aac, and RealAudio. Although, these files my be used if you install additional software. If you do not want to install additional software, you will need to convert them to a supported file type. I would suggest converting them to “oog vorbis.” OOG Vorbis is a lossless format which provides outstanding audio quality.
Also, many types of video files cannot be used on Ubuntu without additional software, due to legal restrictions. The following video formats are not supported without additional software: wmv, RealAudio, DivX, and QuickTime. You would need to convert these files.
Many office files are not supported by Ubuntu. There is an Office program built into Ubuntu, this supports Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.
Ubuntu supports all major image types, and you can even use PSD files with Gimp.
You will need to call your ISP (Internet service provider), and see if you need any additional information to set up your internet connection on Ubuntu.
You will want to save your bookmarks from Internet Explorer, Opera, and FireFox. You can import both of these into FireFox once you install Ubuntu. You will also want to write down your email settings if you use POP3, SMTP, or IMAP.
Once you have collected everything you need. You can burn the information to a CD, or DVD. And, if you have a supported removable device, you can store it on there.
And, that's all you need in order to start using Ubuntu! If you would need any additional help, you can ask questions on the Ubuntu Forums.
Thanks for reading, and welcome to the open world.
