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Install Ubuntu using Wubi

The Wubi installer is the easiest way to install Ubuntu and also makes removal easier

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Make a bootable Linux USB key with the Universal USB Installer

A useful Windows app for making bootable USB keys

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Painstaking family tree assembly with Gramps

While it might look dull, Gramps is a very powerful piece of software

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Ubuntu 12.04 is a fast, free and easy-to-use operating system

This alternative to Windows comes with five years of security updates guaranteed

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Notepad++ 6.1 is a very powerful text editor

If you want to edit plain text documents, Notepad++ has all the tools you need, and a few more beside

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Read email and news updates with Mozilla Thunderbird 11

An excellent email program that is easy to set up and use.

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Run your own website with GetSimple CMS

An excellent content management system for beginners that doesn't require a database

This useful planning tool is now on sale from Amazon in the UK

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Linux Mint is free, looks good and is great for enjoying music and films

This version of Linux includes many media features that work straight away including Flash and DVD playback

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Tame the Ubuntu 11.10 Unity interface with MyUnity

Customise how the Unity desktop looks and works

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Portable Apps: install software without cluttering your computer

The Portable Apps menu can be installed on a USB memory key or on a computer

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Access Windows files from Ubuntu

If you've installed Ubuntu using the Wubi installer, you might not be able to find your Windows files or music folder. Mr Davies tell you where to look for them

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Keep your life organised with Task Coach

Keep even the most complicated todo list in order with the free tool

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Copy a hard disk with Clonezilla

A convenient way to make best use of a new hard disk, or make a backup

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