What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is an entirely open source operating system built around the Linux kernel. Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

Jaunty-Jackalope Party April 09

Wed, 04/29/2009 - 10:55 — kthaker

9.04 Jaunty Jackalope is here!

Fri, 04/24/2009 - 14:34 — ronaldm

We are very proud to announce the final release of Ubuntu 9.04!!

This version definitely proves to be a milestone in the world of open source
desktop solutions, and we can only look forward to a very bright future for ubuntu.

You may download a copy of the ubuntu 9.04 disc image from our downloads section on the
site.

Additonal 9.04 downloads, such as Ubuntu Server, Alternate and Kubuntu versions can also
downloaded from the downloads page, under the link "additional downloads".

Remember, we have an up to date 9.04 repository, which will give you lightening fast and free

Ubuntu 9.04 - Jaunty Jackalope Release Party

On April 23, 2009 the version 9.04 of Ubuntu Linux will be released.

To celebrate the release of Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) members of Ubuntu-Zimbabwe are holding a party in Harare.

It's a chance for Ubuntu developers, users and future users to get together and toast to Ubuntu and Free Software in general.

Rock on Ubuntu 9.04 !..!

Venue: 336 Herbert Chitepo Street, Harvest International Offices
Date: Saturday 25th April 2009
Time: 2.00 pm on wards

Case Study: Ubuntu at Solusi University

Thu, 01/29/2009 - 16:12 — nit006.5

An educational institution that is embracing the world of open source and benefiting from the cost efficiencies and ease of use of Ubuntu, both on the Desktop and Server.

Intrepid Ibex (Ubuntu 8.10) Release Party

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 13:44 — nit006.5

The latest version of Ubuntu was released on 30th October. Two days later, on Saturday 1st November, we held the first ever Ubuntu Release Party in Zimbabwe, very kindly hosted by Webdev.

Logical Solutions provided us with a number of demo laptops which were loaded with the new release before the event kicked off and Harvest International also kindly donated snacks. Release parties are generally held all over the world, but it is worth noting that apart from South Africa, Zimbabwe was the only other African country to hold one this time around.

Ubuntu In Zimbabwe

Wed, 11/05/2008 - 08:56 — UbuntuZW

The Ubuntu community is built around the ideals enshrined in the Ubuntu Philosophy:

  • That software should be available free of charge.
  • That software tools should be usable by people in their local language and despite any disabilities.
  • That people should have the freedom to customize and alter their software in whatever way they see fit.

The Ubuntu Promise!

Wed, 11/05/2008 - 08:51 — UbuntuZW

The Ubuntu Promise To You!

  • Ubuntu will always be free of charge, including enterprise releases and security updates.
  • Ubuntu comes with full commercial support from Canonical and hundreds of companies around the world.
  • Ubuntu includes the very best translations and accessibility infrastructure that the free software community has to offer.
  • Ubuntu CDs contain only free software applications; we encourage you to use free and open source software, improve it and pass it on.