Ubuntu Desktop provides a user-friendly operating system that is compatible with a wide range of desktops and laptop hardware. Installation is fast and easy using a bootable flash disk or DVD and provides full support for 40 different languages, with partial support for hundreds more.
Many familiar open-source applications are packaged with the standard Ubuntu installation, such as the Firefox web browser, Thunderbird email client and Libreoffice office suite. Using the Ubuntu software center, thousands of additional popular applications such as Skype, VLC, Visual Studio Code, Virtualbox and many more can be installed with a few clicks.
Due to Ubuntu’s compatibility with the majority of Debian’s .deb package files and the dpkg package manager, virtually any application that has been packaged for Linux can be installed with a single command.
A new major version of Ubuntu is released twice a year. This release aligns with the releases of GNOME and X, delivering an up to date version of these applications with each new Ubuntu release. This release is supported for 5 years, and users can upgrade between major versions of the same type (LTS or non-LTS) at any time. This frequent development cycles ensures that users always have access to the latest and most secure OS experience.
As the most widely used Linux desktop distribution, Ubuntu is an ideal operating system for anyone starting out with Linux. Ubuntu supports a wide range of hardware, and will run perfectly on most laptops and desktop configurations out the box. However, as with all Linux distributions - it is recommended that prospective users research hardware before purchasing to ensure the best compatibility with Ubuntu, especially regarding graphics cards and available drivers.
It is in the web server arena where Ubuntu dominates. Quick and easy to deploy on all major public clouds, it has a huge user-base and is used by anywhere between 35% and 50% of all Linux web servers. Ubuntu is a often a favourite with web developers due to its up to date repositories and excellent support forums. Most OpenStack development is done on Ubuntu, which is not surprising as Canonical is a founding partner.
Ubuntu Desktop provides a user-friendly operating system that is compatible with a wide range of desktops and laptop hardware. Installation is fast and easy using a bootable flash disk or DVD and provides full support for 40 different languages, with partial support for hundreds more.
Many familiar open-source applications are packaged with the standard Ubuntu installation, such as the Firefox web browser, Thunderbird email client and Libreoffice office suite. Using the Ubuntu software center, thousands of additional popular applications such as Skype, VLC, Visual Studio Code, Virtualbox and many more can be installed with a few clicks.
Due to Ubuntu’s compatibility with the majority of Debian’s .deb package files and the dpkg package manager, virtually any application that has been packaged for Linux can be installed with a single command.
A new major version of Ubuntu is released twice a year. This release aligns with the releases of GNOME and X, delivering an up to date version of these applications with each new Ubuntu release. This release is supported for 5 years, and users can upgrade between major versions of the same type (LTS or non-LTS) at any time. This frequent development cycles ensures that users always have access to the latest and most secure OS experience.
As the most widely used Linux desktop distribution, Ubuntu is an ideal operating system for anyone starting out with Linux. Ubuntu supports a wide range of hardware, and will run perfectly on most laptops and desktop configurations out the box. However, as with all Linux distributions - it is recommended that prospective users research hardware before purchasing to ensure the best compatibility with Ubuntu, especially regarding graphics cards and available drivers.
It is in the web server arena where Ubuntu dominates. Quick and easy to deploy on all major public clouds, it has a huge user-base and is used by anywhere between 35% and 50% of all Linux web servers. Ubuntu is a often a favourite with web developers due to its up to date repositories and excellent support forums. Most OpenStack development is done on Ubuntu, which is not surprising as Canonical is a founding partner.
Ubuntu Desktop provides a user-friendly operating system that is compatible with a wide range of desktops and laptop hardware. Installation is fast and easy using a bootable flash disk or DVD and provides full support for 40 different languages, with partial support for hundreds more.
Many familiar open-source applications are packaged with the standard Ubuntu installation, such as the Firefox web browser, Thunderbird email client and Libreoffice office suite. Using the Ubuntu software center, thousands of additional popular applications such as Skype, VLC, Visual Studio Code, Virtualbox and many more can be installed with a few clicks.
Due to Ubuntu’s compatibility with the majority of Debian’s .deb package files and the dpkg package manager, virtually any application that has been packaged for Linux can be installed with a single command.
A new major version of Ubuntu is released twice a year. This release aligns with the releases of GNOME and X, delivering an up to date version of these applications with each new Ubuntu release. This release is supported for 5 years, and users can upgrade between major versions of the same type (LTS or non-LTS) at any time. This frequent development cycles ensures that users always have access to the latest and most secure OS experience.
As the most widely used Linux desktop distribution, Ubuntu is an ideal operating system for anyone starting out with Linux. Ubuntu supports a wide range of hardware, and will run perfectly on most laptops and desktop configurations out the box. However, as with all Linux distributions - it is recommended that prospective users research hardware before purchasing to ensure the best compatibility with Ubuntu, especially regarding graphics cards and available drivers.
It is in the web server arena where Ubuntu dominates. Quick and easy to deploy on all major public clouds, it has a huge user-base and is used by anywhere between 35% and 50% of all Linux web servers. Ubuntu is a often a favourite with web developers due to its up to date repositories and excellent support forums. Most OpenStack development is done on Ubuntu, which is not surprising as Canonical is a founding partner.
