Windows has been the dominate OS since its inception. There have been many competitors waiting in the wings but none has been able to make a dent in Windows dominance. Linux has been touted many times as the successor to Windows, but it has of yet to get any significant amount of Windows market share.

Ubuntu is a great alternative to Microsoft Windows. Ubuntu is an open-source operating system, meaning that Ubuntu is free among other things. Learning how to use Ubuntu is very easy, and the install process is very easy as well. This article will introduce you to the Ubuntu operating system, as well as how to get Ubuntu for yourself.