Introduction

This page is to compile a list of 10 great features of Ubuntu. The aim is:

to highlight very cool features in Dapper and in Ubuntu in general. We should identify the ten coolest features, whether they are general Gnome / KDE features or Linux features or features in new versions of apps being installed, or just things that Dapper does really well, and find a nice way to illustrate each of those.

List of Features

• Add/Remove Applications

  In Ubuntu, you can install and remove software securely and simply. You can choose from hundreds of software packages built specifically for your system in the Ubuntu software catalogue, and with the click of a button Ubuntu will download them and install them. And it’s all completely free.

• File Management with Nautilus

  With the nautilus file manager you can organise your files efficiently. The file manager is designed with efficiency and ease of use in mind. You can also browse network servers

• Places bar

  Organise your work more efficiently with the Places menu in Ubuntu. When you add bookmarks to folders on your system, these appear automatically in the Places menu. The same goes for any mounted internal and external hard drives, cameras, music devices, network servers and more.

• Update Notifier

  Software updates are automatically announced with a small red icon. Ubuntu will display, review and install them easily, ensuring your software is up to date and secure.

• Translations/Language Selector

  Ubuntu is available in over 40 languages, from Arabic to Xhosa. Adding languages to your system is simple with the Language Selector application. Simply tick the box by the language you require, and the languages will be downloaded and installed automatically. (And if you want to contribute to the Ubuntu effort, you can even help out with the translations.)

• Individual Applications (e.g. Rhythmbox, Xchat-gnome, Evolution, gaim)?
• Screensaver

• System -> Help

  You can access the system documentation through the Help program. This contains guides for all the programs which come with Ubuntu. There is also the Ubuntu Desktop Guide to answer any questions about using your Ubuntu desktop, and the Ubuntu Server Guide for server-related questions. This is your first stop to begin learning about Ubuntu!

• Community - fridge, forums, mailing lists, irc, wiki

  Ubuntu also enjoys an enormous and diverse community. You can access the online documentation, ask questions on the web forums, chatrooms and mailing lists, read about community news on The Fridge, and share ideas for improving Ubuntu on the Ubuntu wiki.