Linux at UTC Parras: Difference between revisions

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Linux is a free open-source operating system which has been steadily gaining popularity in institutions and with individual users.

Why is Linux appropriate for UTC Parras?

The vulnerability of Windows to viruses and spyware has made systems slow and unstable at UTC Parras. At the beginning of the summer 2006 HSU Parras program, the Windows server providing access to the internet was infected with malware making internet access extremely slow and unstable. Replacing the server with an inexpensive router partially solved this problem.

Choosing a Linux distribution

Ubuntu Linux was an appropriate choice for UTC Parras because of it's ease of use, free install CD's, and low system requirements (one install CD contains application and operating system software, whereas Suse Linux requires 4 install CDs). Ubuntu is more tailored to users transitioning from Windows, or who are new to computers. Even though Ubuntu is a new company, the product is based on Debian, the most popular Linux distribution, so plenty of software is available to be installed on an Ubuntu machine.

Which machines have Linux installed?

Ubuntu Linux has been installed on Maquina 02 in the front UTC Parras computer lab.

External links

A Linux/OpenOffice install in Guatemala (pdf) by EWB-UCLA from the IJSLE

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-Ubuntu Linux has been installed on Maquina 02 in the main UTC Parras computer lab.
+[[Linux]] is a free open-source operating system which has been steadily gaining popularity in institutions and with individual users.
-I did a bunch of searching for spanish language articles and docs
+==Why is Linux appropriate for UTC Parras?==
-arguing for Linux.  The best I could find is here, debunking 15 myths
+The vulnerability of Windows to viruses and spyware has made systems slow and unstable at UTC Parras.  At the beginning of the summer 2006 HSU Parras program, the Windows server providing access to the internet was infected with malware making internet access extremely slow and unstable.  Replacing the server with an inexpensive router partially solved this problem.
-about Linux:
-[http://www.mononeurona.org/index.php?idp=124]
-This google-translated version of this page will also be useful for
+==Choosing a Linux distribution==
-English-language readers:
+[http://www.ubuntu.com| Ubuntu Linux] was an [[appropriate]] choice for UTC Parras because of it's ease of use, free install CD's, and low system requirements (one install CD contains application and operating system software, whereas Suse Linux requires 4 install CDs).  Ubuntu is more tailored to users transitioning from Windows, or who are new to computers.  Even though Ubuntu is a new company, the product is based on Debian, the most popular Linux distribution, so plenty of software is available to be installed on an Ubuntu machine.
-[http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mononeurona.org%2Findex.php%3Fidp%3D124&langpair=es%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF8]
-The article talks about how Linux has helped nations such as India and
+==Which machines have Linux installed?==
-Argentina become software exporters, it talks about how Linux is more
+Ubuntu Linux has been installed on Maquina 02 in the front UTC Parras computer lab.
-secure, and easier and safer to administer.  It mentions the use of
-open standards, etc., etc.  (there are 15 myths debunked)
-The [http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux | Spanish language Wikipedia article] on Linux will be useful for Spanish-speaking people getting started with Linux:
+==See also==
+* [[Low cost computer guide]]
+* [[Linux]] (includes links for "Explaining Linux in Spanish")
-On the question of Suse vs. Ubuntu: Suse might be chosen by engineers because of the many GUI admin tools that come preinstalled with it, and because it's "old hat" (not red hat), as in, it's been around for a very long time.  But from the way Ubuntu is presented on their website, you can see it's tailored to users transitioning from Windows, or who are new to computers.  It's easy to install, free, and has an organized support community.  Whereas the company that puts out Suse makes money off of providing support and services.  Also, even though Ubuntu is a newer package, it is based on the most popular Linux distribution, Debian, which has been around for a long time, and for a long time to come.  Most key, I think, in your case is the difference in storage requirements for the respective Linux packages: Ubuntu installs off of one CD, and requires minimal hard drive space.
+== External links ==
-==Links==
 *[http://www.engr.psu.edu/IJSLE/Vol%201%20No%201%20-%20April%202006/Computer%20Education%20Project.pdf A Linux/OpenOffice install in Guatemala (pdf)]  by EWB-UCLA from the [http://www.engr.psu.edu/IJSLE/index.htm IJSLE]
-[[Category:Parras]]
+[[Category:Parras 2006]]
+[[Category:Open source software]]
+[[Category:Projects]]