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On managed computers we install Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Ubuntu 14.04 LTS is an operating system that will be supported for 5 years. This means that computers that are being installed in spring 2015 do not need to be reinstalled during the lifetime (in theory). | On managed computers we install Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Ubuntu 14.04 LTS is an operating system that will be supported for 5 years. This means that computers that are being installed in spring 2015 do not need to be reinstalled during the lifetime (in theory). | ||
=== The | === The graphical shell Unity === | ||
[[File:Launcher_bfb.png|64px|left]] | [[File:Launcher_bfb.png|64px|left]] | ||
Unity is Ubuntu's own | Unity is Ubuntu's own graphical shell based on Gnome 3. Unity can run in two modes, 3D (using Compiz as the default window manager) and 2D (using Metacity as the default window manager). | ||
3D mode only works with video cards that have sufficiently fast 3D performance and good enough drivers. | 3D mode only works with video cards that have sufficiently fast 3D performance and good enough drivers. | ||
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Ubuntu tries to automatically use 2D mode if necessary. | Ubuntu tries to automatically use 2D mode if necessary. | ||
[[Ubuntu unity| To learn more about Unity click here]] | [[Ubuntu unity| To learn more about Unity click here]] | ||
=== Software === | === Software === | ||
Revision as of 13:12, 1 March 2017
Ubuntu on managed computer
Introduction
On managed computers we install Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Ubuntu 14.04 LTS is an operating system that will be supported for 5 years. This means that computers that are being installed in spring 2015 do not need to be reinstalled during the lifetime (in theory).
The graphical shell Unity
Unity is Ubuntu's own graphical shell based on Gnome 3. Unity can run in two modes, 3D (using Compiz as the default window manager) and 2D (using Metacity as the default window manager).
3D mode only works with video cards that have sufficiently fast 3D performance and good enough drivers.
Ubuntu tries to automatically use 2D mode if necessary. To learn more about Unity click here
Software
To install software, use the Ubuntu Software Center.
Ubuntu Software Center can be opened by pressing “ALT + F2” and typing “software centre”, and pressing enter.
In Ubuntu Software Center you will find available software. There are search options as well.
To learn more about the software centre click here.
You can also install software directly in Terminal using sudo apt-get commands.
Monitor / Display settings
There are three different monitor configurations that are handy to know about.
1. Laptop / Laptop with additional monitor
2. Desktop / Desktop with additional monitor
3. Projector
There are also two different display modes to choose from when an additional monitor is available.
1. Extended display
2. Clone display
Ubuntu will normaly automatically detects the monitors in use.
To learn more about configuring a display in Ubuntu click here
Printing
Network Printers
1. Choose the function “print” in the program you are using.
2. Choose a printer (standard printer is pullprint).
3. Locate the printer and swipe your card.
