youssefchaker's suggestion

PART I: Why it matters

1. What is Open Source
   • Software where anyone can browse the source code
   • some Open Source software is free
   • etc...
2. Why Open Source

PART II: Open Source in the OS

• 1- Examples

  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_open_source_operating_systems

  2- Benefits 3- Case Study: Ubuntu

Jad-J's suggestion

PART I: GNU/Linux + Open source

• To present GNU/Linux, talk briefly about distros and the open source philosophy and how normal users can benefit from it (like free softwares + no viruses + ...)

PART II: Ubuntu

1. Ubuntu Philosphy
2. Why Ubuntu?

3. Ubuntu vs windows (comparison chart including performance and softwares to migrate from windows to linux, exemple: MSN -> Pidgin ...)

Armageddon's suggestion

PART I

• Open Source
• GNU/Linux
  • Explain what they are and their importance, after all both are the reasons Ubuntu is here.

PART 2

• Ubuntu vs Windows
  • Ubuntu's answers to most problems especially the financial one.
  • Give alternatives to Windows applications.
  • How easy it is to use Ubuntu.
  • The support offered and the 3 ways of installation and LiveCD.
  • A little shot of compiz without needing to bring that to the front.

PART 3

NB: This part is just a suggestion but I think it's important to be considered too.

• Giving an introduction on the ability of GNU/Linux and Ubuntu to be configured to login on a Windows Domain Controller which makes it a good alternative of *NIX in the *NIX Labs for their students.

Black_Phantom's Suggestion

Part I: Ubuntu born from the word 'Open Source'

1. Defining the word Ubuntu; Explaining the slogan Linux For Human Beings:

   • A short brief about GNU/Linux & UNIX and what is a distrubtion in Linux.

   • After that going through what is open source, without open source Mac OS X wouldnt be here.

• B. Delivering The "Free Software Promise"
  • The Economics Are Different:
    • - Available globally, free of charge
    • - Free security updates for a predictable period
    • - Real commercial support available from many companies
  • The Culture Is Different
    • - Community governance and structures
    • - Open to all participants, at all levels ( How you can see Ubuntu used by Enterprises at the same time by normal users, no "Enterprise editions" etc. Trusted by everyone )
    • - Transparency

Part II: Softwares in Ubuntu

• Legendary stability of the softwares which maintains the stability of the whole system( There's nothing called viruses in Ubuntu )
• Explaining what is packages - Giving some credit for Debian and GNU/Linux
• Ubuntu comes with every software you need preinstalled(Web browsing,IM,Office suite and so on )
  • - It's up to you to choose which app suits you the best, depending on your preferences features you require

• Listing the alternatives ( OpenOffice.org = Microsoft office ) and so on

• Ease of installation and how all software comes from one repository

Part III: Comparison of Windows & Ubuntu

• Reminding people of Windows
• How it won the marketing battle ( because there was no user-friendly linux which Ubuntu now offers )
• Removing interest by listing all the problems of Windows
• How you should do maintenance for Windows as if your maintaining a car, From scanning for viruses to defrag. and how Windows is a RAM junky and so on
• $150 for an OS ?!

• How commercial licensing is annoying & piracy consequences

Part IV: Certifications: Ubuntu is the answer, not the alternative one

• How Ubuntu is certified by Dell,HP & IBM

• Used in Major companies for there servers & some for their desktops

• Promising a bright future for Ubuntu
• Encouraging to contribute
• How to get Ubuntu ( Interested audience will get an Ubuntu CD )

Finally we let users feel it practically, by showing off compiz for example and other stuff.