Download - Snøfrix Enkel Linux på CD
SnøfrixEnkel Linux på CD
Outline of Talk● Introduction to Free Software● Introduction to Snøfrix
Practical Advantagesof Free Software
● Zero barrier to entry● Cost of development is low● Speed of development is high
● Best possible quality control
GNU General Public License (GPL)
● Freedom to use● Freedom to study (open source)● Freedom to copy/distribute● Freedom to modify (*)
Open Standards
. . . permit programs to communicateExamples: html, mail
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The alternative is blocked communicationExample: .doc
Famous Developers of Free Software
● Richard Stallman● (1985) Free Software
Foundation
● Linus Torvalds● (1991) Linux Kernel
The Free Software Economic Modelor Who will pay?
● Software Makers● Hardware MaKers● Communications Industry● Government
Software MakersEconomic Model: Dual License
● GPL for non-commercial users● Commercial License for businesses
whose product includes a mixture of commercial / non-commercial software
● Examples: MySQL, Trolltech
Hardware maKersEconomic Model: IBM, pre-1980
● Free software
● Sell hardware + services● Examples: IBM, Skolelinux, all makers of
computers / mobiles / handheld devices
Communications IndustryEconomic model: Mobile Phones
● Free software + hardware● Sell services
GovernmentEconomic model: Scientific Research
● Complement commercial activities● Decisions based on peer review● Results openly available (GPL)
Hints for Government
● Educate yourself!● INSIST on Open Standards● Prefer Free Software (GPL)● Get actively involved!
Snøfrix,a Linux Live CD
What is aLinux Live CD?
● Complete Computer System on CD● Includes 2000 MB of software● Does not touch the hard disk● A safe way to try Linux / Free Software
Technical Requirements● Intel x86 CPU (IBM compatible)● 128 MB RAM (Memory)● in short, Everyone except
Apple!
Snøfrix Design Principles● Best possible hardware
recognition● Best available free software● Easy to use● Nice looking
Favorite Programs● OpenOffice.org (Office Suite), Scribus (Desktop Publishing)● Mozilla Firefox (WWW), GAIM (Instant Messaging)● Kmail/Kontact (Mail/Contacts/Calendar)● Digikam (Digital Camera), the GIMP (Image Editor)● Amarok, XMMS (Audio Players), Audacity (Audio Editor)● Xine (Video Player), Kino (Video Editor)● K3b (CD/DVD burner)● TuxPaint, Gcompris (Childrens' Programs)● Freeciv, Frozen-Bubble, Pingus, Tux Racer (Games)● Kstars, Celestia (Universe), Kig, Maxima (Mathematics)
Typical Problems● Problem: computer will not start from CD● Hint: make sure you restart the computer● Solution #1: create a boot diskette!● Solution #2: press F12 when the computer starts,
choose CD from the menu
Typical problems forNewer computers
● Problem: Linux may lack support for the latest hardware, especially newer laptops
● Solution: start Snøfrix with the failsafe option if this fails, you will have to wait . . .
