What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a free and open-source Linux operating system developed by Canonical and the global Ubuntu community for desktop computing, software development, enterprise servers, and cloud infrastructure. Built on Debian, the distribution combines an extensive software ecosystem with graphical administration tools, predictable releases, and support for a wide range of hardware. Ubuntu Desktop provides the GNOME desktop environment, including an application launcher, file manager, system settings, notification controls, and customizable workspace features. Users can install applications for web browsing, document editing, multimedia production, gaming, programming, and artificial intelligence development. Its APT package management system supports software installation, dependency management, security patches, and system updates, while Snap provides an additional application packaging and distribution framework. Ubuntu releases updated versions every six months, with Long-Term Support editions published every two years for users who prioritize stability and extended maintenance. Standard LTS releases receive five years of security maintenance, while Ubuntu Pro provides additional security coverage, compliance tools, and optional enterprise support. Ubuntu Server enables organizations to deploy web applications, databases, file servers, virtual machines, containers, and Kubernetes clusters across physical and virtual infrastructure. Canonical provides optimized Ubuntu images for AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and other public cloud environments to simplify application deployment and infrastructure management. Security and administration features include disk encryption, AppArmor access controls, firewall configuration, automatic security updates, Kernel Livepatch through Ubuntu Pro, and centralized device management with Landscape.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Price Overview:
Open source
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Ubuntu
Date Founded:
2004
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
ubuntu.com

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Mac
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Webinars
Video Library
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Ubuntu Categories and Features

Ubuntu Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set 4 out of 5 stars
    Layout 4 out of 5 stars
    Ease Of Use 4 out of 5 stars
    Would you Recommend to Others? 8 out of 10

    Ubuntu 21.10 Review

    4 out of 5 stars Date: Mar 05 2022
    Summary

    Overall, Ubuntu is a great distro for beginners, and it is the first distribution you hear when you search about Linux.

    Positive

    Great distribution for beginners on Linux;
    Customized GNOME desktop environment;
    Supports restricted codecs.

    Negative

    Snap is enabled by default (and you can't uninstall it easily).
    The Snap Firefox has a problem where I can't access some banks here in Brazil that uses Warsaw (CEF, Banco ItaĂş, BB, etc.), as it doesn't work.

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