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Ubuntu Linux is Ubuntu-based Linux distribution developed by LinuxMover Foundation Indonesia (YPLI) and Indonesia Ubuntu(Ubuntu-id.org) to produce a Linux distribution that fits the needs of computer users in Indonesia.

Purpose Linux BlankON

Ubuntu Linux distro development goal is to produce a Linux distribution that fits the needs of computer users in Indonesia,especially for education, businesses, and government. Ubuntu 2.0supports multimedia such as mp3, vcd, and dvd, and have a themeor a distinctive graphical display of Indonesia. Ubuntu developmentwill continue to be conducted openly in a public forum. This activity is expected to result in the release of Ubuntu one to two times a year

Philosophy Linux BlankON

Ubuntu is a typical headgear some tribes / cultures in Indonesia,among other Javanese (mostly from the province of Central Java,Yogyakarta and East Java), Sundanese (mostly from West Javaand Banten province), Madurese, interest Bali, and others.

Ubuntu also means blank (binary 0) and on (binary 1) or digital cap(modern) with the classic look (ancient).Another meaning of the word Ubuntu is a change from the blank(empty) to be on (lit or filled).Ubuntu philosophy is the meaning of hope for change from theUbuntu distro users have not realized (blank) became aware of(local) that there is a Linux that can be used to improve skills in IT,dignity, and independence of Indonesia.

Ubuntu is expected to be the driving force (activator) or increase themotivation of the people of Indonesia to use and develop Linux andother FOSS. Ubuntu is also the protector (headgear) fromdependence on proprietary software.

Developers Linux BlankON

After presenting an Ubuntu-based version of Fedora Core, Ubuntu Indonesia YPLI and develop Ubuntu version 2 (codenamed "Konde") is based on Ubuntu Linux. More information can be found at wikipedia development of Ubuntu and is always open opportunity for anyone who wants to get involved and play an active role in the development of Ubuntu.

Ubuntu Linux version 1.0 and version 2.0 was sponsored by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and several other institutions.

Source : wikipedia