Attention MS Windows Users

Want a Free Computer?

Are you tired of continually having to deal with Anti-Virus and Spy-ware protection for your computer?

Would you like to extend the life of your PC without having to invest in new hardware or software?

You too can achieve computing freedom by installing Ubuntu!

Dear Windows User,

I began experimenting with Linux installations 10 years ago. Back then Linux required a lot of patience and command line type of knowledge. However, a little over three years ago I decided to install Ubuntu on my machine so I could dual boot Windows. Since then, I have had virtually no need to use Windows.

Over the past three years, I have setup several dual boot Windows machines and learned numerous tips and tricks that simplify the Ubuntu installation process. Tips and tricks that I am willing to pass on to you, so that you too can have a truly liberating computing experience. So if you are interested in learning how to install Ubuntu, keep reading.

Non-techie teenage girl likes it!! Dear Joe, I found myself having to repeatedly repair Windows on my teenage daughter's computer. I finally got fed up and decided to install Ubuntu as a dual boot Windows option. Three months later, and of her own choosing, she is exclusively using Ubuntu because she says: “Not only is it faster, it has everything I need and it just works!” Cheers, Tom K. Seattle, WA

What benefits does Ubuntu / Linux offer:

• Completely free system and software with daily updates

• Minimal hardware requirements that can extend the life of an older PC

• Virtually no virus or spy-ware issues

• Open Office applications that are capable of reading and writing MS Office Word, Excel and Powerpoint files

• Software capable of managing iPod audio and video files

• You will have a system that your children can use without altering settings or infecting the system with malware

• You will be able to open and edit many files within your Windows system if you so choose

• No software installation discs or product keys to keep track of since all software is freely downloaded from the Internet

EVEN IF YOU DECIDE THAT AN INSTALL OF UBUNTU MAY NOT BE FOR YOU, YOU WILL RECEIVE A COMPILED LIST OF 7 COMPLETELY FREE PROGRAMS AND COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO OPTIMIZE, PROTECT AND REPAIR WINDOWS.

Small business saves money!! Joe, With the downturn in the economy I was looking for ways to save as much money as possible in my small business. I had an office full of old Windows XP machines that couldn't handle an upgrade to Vista. Then I came across your booklet. I decided to install Ubuntu and used a modified version of your free script to completely change over my office. I can't believe I can get this system and all of the software for free! It makes me want to kick myself for paying Microsoft for all of those years. Thanks, Alan M. Knoxville, TN

I have written a 19 page step-by-step booklet that outlines the complete Ubuntu installation process. I have spent many, many hours researching the Internet to learn all of the best tips and tricks in order to provide the essential information you can use to successfully dual boot Ubuntu. This booklet:

• Provides a completely free script found on page 15 that will automatically install additional features and applications for your machine

• Provides complete installation procedures without ever having to enter command line / terminal functions

• Provides 24 Windows and Ubuntu screen-shots to assist you in the Linux installation process

• Provides easy to read, non-technical text

• Provides links to 38 free Internet resources

• Provides links to 7 free Windows security applications

And just so you know that I am not overstating the contents of this booklet, here is a listing of the Table of Contents:

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
   
2. Requirements
   
3. Installation Type
   
   1. Full Install
      
   2. Dual-Boot
      
4. Making the Installation CD
   
5. Cleaning Up Windows
   
   1. File and Program Removal
      
   2. Anti-Virus Scan (Free Program)
      
   3. Spy-ware Scan (Free Program)
      
   4. Parental Web Filtering (Free Program)
      
   5. Registry Maintenance & Compression (Free Program)
      
   6. Registry Protection (Free Program)
      
   7. Disk De-fragmentation (Free Program)
      
6. Checking BIOS Settings
   
7. Test Driving Ubuntu
   
8. Partitioning the Hard-Drive
   
9. Installing Ubuntu
   
10. Fully Enabling Ubuntu
    
    1. Restricted Extras (mp3, flash, java, ms fonts, etc.)*
       
    2. Windows media and DVD codecs*
       
    3. Enabling Proprietary Hardware Drivers
       
11. Installing Additional Software
    
    1. Add/Remove Applications
       
    2. GetDeb
       
    3. .bin Files
       
12. Printers
    
    1. Printer Manager
       
    2. CUPS
       
    3. Printer Manufacturer Drivers & Software
       
13. Software Introduction
    
    1. Email
       
       1. Thunderbird*
          
       2. Evolution
          
    2. Web Browsers
       
       1. Firefox
          
       2. Sea Monkey*
          
    3. Office Productivity
       
       1. Open Office
          
          1. Writer – Word Processor
             
          2. Calc – Spreadsheet
             
          3. Impress – Presentation
             
          4. Base – Database
             
       2. Scribus*
          
    4. Photo Editors/Managers
       
       1. GIMP
          
       2. Google Picasa*
          
       3. F-Spot Photo Manager
          
    5. Audio Players/Editors
       
       1. Rhythm Box
          
       2. Songbird
          
       3. Banshee*
          
       4. Audacity*
          
    6. Video Players/Editors
       
       1. Movie Player
          
       2. mPlayer*
          
       3. VLC media player*
          
       4. Kino*
          
       5. Cinelerra-CV*
          
    7. Internet Communicators & Utilities
       
       1. Pidgin
          
       2. Skype*
          
       3. Google Earth*
          
    8. Wine – install and run Windows Programs within Linux*
       
14. Web Content Control (Free Utilities for Parents & Employers)

Mom loves it for her kids!! Aloha Joe, I have 3 small children that love to play all sorts of free games on the Internet. However, those games always seemed to infect Windows. I recently purchased a new machine and used your instructions to install Ubuntu on my old PC for the kids. Not only was I totally impressed with how little time it took to install Ubuntu, but I am also in awe of how usable the system is, even for kids. Thanks to you, I'm now in the process of setting up my new computer to dual boot Linux. I will be Windows free very soon. Mahalo, Sheri C. Honolulu, HI

So now that you know a little bit about the contents of the book, you probably are wondering who should consider purchasing this booklet?

• Parents looking to protect their children and PCs from Internet garbage

• People with older Windows XP machines who don't want to spend the money required to upgrade to Windows Vista or Windows 7

• Small business owners looking to save money by not having to buy Microsoft upgrades/products and security subscriptions

• People looking to enhance their resume as more and more employers are migrating their IT systems to Linux installation alternatives

Longtime Ubuntu User Wishes He Had This Years Ago!! Joe, Last week I ran into an old friend of mine. He told me he had just completed his Ubuntu installation a month prior using your instructions. He described how easy the entire dual boot Linux installation process was for him since he had your step by step instructions. And when he described everything your completely free script did, I was amazed. I can assure you I'll be using your script to fully enable all my future Ubuntu installations. I wish I had this resource two years ago when I was first started to dual boot Linux. Well Done, Adam T. Omaha, NE

The basics about the booklet:

• Only 19 pages of non-technical text. You will be able to read through the book and understand the who's, whats and whys of the how to install Linux process in less than 30 minutes

• A full 24 screen-shots of what you will encounter in the Ubuntu installation process. Screen-shots included to give you the assurance you need that you are on the right track

• Links to 38 free web resources. Resources you can use to manage your system and learn about your free software

• Links to 7 completely free applications that will optimize, secure and repair Windows

• 1 completely free script found on page 15 that will install all the extra goodies you need to fully enjoy all of the audio and video content the Internet has to offer

Woman lands job with new skills!! Dear Joe, About eight months ago I set up my home computer to dual boot Ubuntu following your instructions. I just wanted to try a Linux installation to see what all of the hype was about. Then, two months ago I got laid off from my job. I sent out a flurry of resumes listing Linux and Open Office as some of my additional skills. I'm happy to say that I was just offered a new position at a corporation that migrated to a Linux installation a little over a year ago. My boss told me that my familiarity with Linux is what got me the job. Sincerely, Alice G. Buffalo, NY

If you follow the steps outlined in this booklet, you will be able to easily install Ubuntu on your PC. If you then give yourself at least 2-3 weeks of using Ubuntu / Linux, I'm confident that you too may come to the conclusion that you can live without having to constantly protect and repair Windows.

You can save time and money for only $4.95

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to various open source software projects utilized by Ubuntu/Linux.

Happy computing,
Joe Gillis
A world without Windows is a world filled with Freedom!

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