Downloading Ubuntu

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Published: Saturday, 21 February 2015 18:39

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About Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a free, open source Linux-based operating system that starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should "Just Work", TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of support for every release (and with 6.06 LTS you get 3 years on the desktop and 5 on the server!). Ubuntu ships with the latest GNOME release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD.

What makes Ubuntu special? Why do people choose Ubuntu as their favourite OS for work and play?

Regular and Predictable Releases

The Ubuntu team releases a fresh Ubuntu every six months. It includes the latest kernel, X, GNOME and other key applications, and is supported with security updates for 18 months (or that magical 3 years on the desktop and 5 years on the server for 6.06 LTS). You can download the CD and burn it yourself or have us ship you a CD.

• To download: Visit our download page.

• To order a pressed CD: Fill in your shipping address in Shipit - the Ubuntu CD Distribution System. We won't give or sell your information to anyone or use it for anything other than sending you these CDs. If you are part of a library or other community system, you are welcome to request CDs for that group, such as a LUG or school.

Absolutely Free of Charge

Ubuntu is Free Software, and available to you free of charge. It's also Free in the sense of giving you rights of Software Freedom, but you probably knew that already! Unlike many of the other commercial distributions in the free and open source world, the Ubuntu team really does believe that Free software should be free of software licencing charges.

Fast, Easy Install

Ubuntu has a fast and easy graphical installer right on the Desktop CD, which is also a Live CD. We have kept the distribution installation CD set down to one single CD, everything else is available online if you need it. On a typical computer, the Ubuntu installation should be done in less than 25 minutes.

Best of all, you will only ever need to use it once, because we support ongoing upgrades via the network, from version to version. You never need to reinstall the operating system, just upgrade from each released version to the next when you want to.

And if you use Ubuntu on the server, we haven't forgotten you. Ubuntu includes a nice, easy text installer and even has a one click LAMP install option!

Immediately Useful

When you finish your Ubuntu installation your system is immediately usable. On the desktop you have a full set of business productivity applications, internet applications, drawing and graphics applications, and games. Or for the server you get just what you need to get up and running, with nothing you don't. There are thousands of additional pieces of software that are just a few clicks away, but we've done the hard work to get the basics in place easily and effectively.

Downloading Ubuntu

The fastest way for most people to get Ubuntu is by downloading the CD Installer. This is a copy of the CD that you burn to a blank disk. Please note, however, that the CD Installer is nearly 700 MB, so if you don't have a fast Internet connection, you may want to visit the GetUbuntu page for other options. Here are instructions on how to burn the CD to a blank disk

Choosing an Ubuntu Release

There are now two versions of Ubuntu, choose which is best for you:

• Ubuntu 6.10, the newest Ubuntu release: If you would like to benefit from the latest Ubuntu features, this is the release for you

• Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, Ubuntu with long-term support: Choose this to benefit from the long support life-cycle of the 6.06 LTS release. This version is supported for 3 years on the desktop and 5 years on servers.

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