Getting an Ubuntu CD-ROM

Most books have a section in the Preface called “About the Companion CD-ROM(s),” and I don’t want to disappoint you. This book includes a copy of the latest and greatest Ubuntu Desktop CD that was available when this book was published. This Ubuntu Desktop CD lets you experiment with Ubuntu Linux on an existing system (without changing anything) or use a simple graphical installer to install Ubuntu Linux permanently on a Pentium-class personal computer system. I’ll discuss test-driving and installing Ubuntu Linux using this CD in more detail in Chapter 2. Other Ubuntu Linux CDs are available for different

Desktop platforms (PowerPC, 64-bit PC, and SPARC) and for special purposes, such as installing servers, installing Ubuntu in alternate or OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) modes, and more—getting and installing these is discussed in Chapters 2 and 3.

As discussed in Chapter 1, new versions of Ubuntu are released every six months, so if a new version is available by the time you read this, you can always either download that from the Ubuntu Web site or request an official copy by going to https://shipit.ubuntu.com/, creating an account, and providing your surface address and wish list. The latest Ubuntu distribution will be winging its way to your house or apartment, but this book will still be quite useful to you.

Of course, if you have a CD burner and you don’t want to wait, you can always download an image of the latest Ubuntu Desktop, Server, or Alternate releases from one of the Web sites listed at www.ubuntu linux.org/download/. If you already know what you’re doing with Linux and want to run Ubuntu with KDE (go figure), see www.kubuntu.org. Similarly, if you already know what you’re doing with Linux and want to squeeze the most out of your hardware by using the lightweight Xfce desktop with Ubuntu, see www.xubuntu.org. These alternate versions of the Ubuntu Project are discussed in Chapter 1.

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