How to Configure an Ubuntu Linux Computer for Less Than $200 | Linux Today

How to Configure an Ubuntu Linux Computer for Less Than $200

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 24, 2010

“Does your family need an extra PC? Educator, Mac expert, and
Linux enthusiast Phil Shapiro explains in this YouTube video how,
for less than the price of some operating systems, you can
configure a useful, virus-free computer with a 23-inch LCD monitor
($150 refurbished) and a Wi-Fi wireless adapter ($15). This project
is easy to do and should take about an hour.

“If you need more help setting up an Ubuntu Linux computer,
search for a local Linux User Group (LUG). LUG volunteers are
usually more than happy to give advice. The Ubuntu Forums site is
another great place for Ubuntu users to get information and advice.
You might also want to check out PCWorld’s Ubuntu Linux Easy
Installation Guide.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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