Kubuntu is the first Ubuntu
derived distribution. It uses the same underlying
system as Ubuntu
and is actually part of that project. The objective
of the
distro is: "The Kubuntu project aims to be to KDE
what Ubuntu
is to GNOME:
a
great integrated distro with all the great features of Ubuntu,
but
based on the KDE
desktop. Kubuntu is released regularly and
predictably; a new release is made with a release of a new KDE
Version.". Kubuntu is pronounced "koo-boon-too". The first release was made in April 2005, with further
editions
being released approximately twice a year.
Kubuntu includes more than 1,000 pieces of software and has access to
more than 25,000 other applications.
Kubuntu 7.10 comes in two editions 1) the live/install CD which boots
up directly from the CD and then has the option to install; and 2) the
alternate install CD which boots straight into the installer and allows
for enhanced installation options. There is also a DVD
edition.
System requirements are fairly modest. The Desktop install
requires at least 256MB of RAM and 3GB of available hard
drive space, whereas the Server install requires at least 64MB of RAM
and 500MB of available hard
drive space.
