Ubuntu Productivity

I am an entrepreneur in the large format printing and internet-software industries, a computer-geek at heart and a self-taught programmer. I have an insatiable desire to learn and experiment which lead me to explore the world of Linux. I have been exploring the potential of using the Ubuntu Linux operating system to replace both Windows XP and Mac OS X Leopard as the standard operating system on my desktop. This is an interesting experiment and I know that many people will benefit from my experiences, so this blog is where I will share them.

I have seen plenty of reviews where the curious give it a try, but not many long-term experiments. I intend to evaluate the effectiveness of a free operating system, namely Ubuntu, at competing to replace its already established commercial competitors.

Ubuntu Linux is a very capable operating system. However, to become a power user of Linux as I am of the Mac OS X it has a very steep learning curve, especially for someone like me that:

• Has no prior Linux experience
• Is rather unfamiliar with the terminal
• Must spend time getting things done instead of tinkering

My biggest question when I first picked up Ubuntu was “will it work?” Yes, it works, and it works very well.

My next question was “will it be cost effective to use this on a daily basis?” It has stiff competition with Windows and Mac OS X. However my initial experiences told me I probably could replace Windows and Mac OS with Ubuntu.

Here is the blog of what I have learned and am learning on my quest to learn about Linux and if Ubuntu can become my default operating system.

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