TECHNOLOGY: African Software Gains Global Popularity: "The word 'Ubuntu is very difficult to render into a Western language,' writes Archbishop Desmond Tutu in 'No Future Without Forgiveness.' It means 'you are generous, you are hospitable, you are friendly and caring and compassionate. You share what you have.'
Ubuntu Linux calls itself the 'Linux for human beings'. In less than six months from its introduction in October 2004, Ubuntu Linux became the most popular Linux desktop distribution in the United States.
In July, PC World magazine named Ubuntu Linux one of its '100 Best Products of 2005'. And it has won numerous other awards. A special version was developed by Hewlett-Packard for its laptop computers that are sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. "
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