Written by award-winning author Keir Thomas, Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference is a totally unique and concise guide for everyday Ubuntu use. It’s the world’s most popular Ubuntu book, with over half a million readers (and rising!).

Ubuntu is an Open Source operating system. That means that it is Free to download and use. The latest version of Ubuntu is very impressive. Linux for the average home desktop users has come a long way in the last couple of years. You can now do most tasks on the computer completely independent from Microsoft Windows, and still have files that are compatible. Ex: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Anyways, without praising Ubuntu too much more in this post I suggest you check out the Official Ubuntu website to find out more info.

I have recently came across a service that lets you broadcast live video feeds from your website with only some simple basic tools. All you need is a computer, a web cam, and an internet connection. The service is called Livestream, and they have developed a powerful software that enables average people to broadcast live, and record for later on demand viewing.

This is a browser based software, however they also have some desktop applications that you can download and use also.

There is a widget that you can embed onto your website that provides the live feed, as well as all videos that were previously recorded. It is a great tool to add both live & recorded video to your website at no cost since the basic
service is free.

I have had the opportunity to use this service in a real time environment, and was able to get some real feedback from an active audience, and I have been very impressed with the results.

I would encourage you to go to www.livestream.com and  checkout the service for yourself. It is a low cost way to get some easy professional looking video streaming on your website.