Ubuntu
The modern, open source operating system on Linux for the enterprise.

Ubuntu is a Linux-based open source operating system developed by Canonical, targeting enterprise servers, desktops, cloud environments, and IoT devices. It offers long-term support releases, security maintenance for up to 15 years, and compliance certifications for government and enterprise use. Ubuntu is widely used for cloud workloads, developer workstations, and edge computing.
Ubuntu provides a Linux distribution with regular and LTS releases, security patching, cloud-optimized kernels, and enterprise support via Canonical's managed services and tooling.
Enterprise IT teams, developers, and organizations running cloud, server, desktop, or IoT workloads
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
- Company
- Canonical
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