Ubuntu

The secure, modern operating system used by millions

The number 1 open source operating system powering millions of PCs and laptops around the world. Comprehensive security coverage and management tooling with 24/7 support from Canonical.

The preferred choice for professional developers

Everything you need to daily drive

Private and secure by design

Deep integration with enterprise tools

Delivered on certified laptops, desktops and workstations by major manufacturers : HP, Dell, Lenovo.

Distro Stack: Linux Kernel > Debian > Ubuntu

Ubuntu is based on Debian, which is based on Linux.

Some Screen Shots

Open Source Dependency?

Four Risk Factors to Consider

Individuals can assume certain risks to switch to a Linux desktop. But there is a lot more at stake for businesses and organisations, not least in compliance, security, business continuity and staff buy in.

History

May indicate resiliance over time and a sense of direction

Ubuntu was founded by Mark Shuttleworth a strong advocate for free and open source software. The first version, Ubuntu 4.10, was released in October 2004. Today an interim release is made every 6 months and a Long term support version (LTS) is released every 2 years and supported for 5 years.

Who is behind the distro?

May indicate sustainability and type of effort involved

Ubuntu desktop is developed and supported by Canonical, a company with HQ in London and subsidiaries in Boston (USA), Shanghai and Beijing, Taipei, Tokyo, Sao Paulo and Montreal in Canada. Canonical supports many open source foundations, as well as individual open source developers.

Support

The type of support available may be crucial for you

Canonical provides commercial and free support for Ubuntu desktop.

Foundation (Distro Stack)

May indicate how robust the distribution is

Ubuntu is based on Debian (the original Ubuntu developers were Debian developers)

Top Popular Courses

Some Ubuntu Flavours

Kubuntu

Uses the KDE interface instead of GNOME

Lubuntu

For older or less powerfull computers

Edbuntu

Optimised for education environments

Kylin

A flavour aimed at the Chinese market

MATE

Based on the (now defunct) GNOME 2

Cinnamon

For new Linux users, and based on Linux Mint’s desktop

YouTube Talking Heads

What Some People Think

Three of countless Youtube videos on switching to Linux. These may be useful for individuals [be careful of exagerations] But for corporations issues of compliance, security and business continuity should be top considerations.