Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu is a desktop Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux. Ubuntu is sponsored by Canonical Ltd (owned by Mark Shuttleworth), and the name of the distribution comes from the South African concept of Ubuntu — roughly, "humanity towards others". It differs from Debian in that there is a release every 6 months and support is provided for at least 18 months after release. (Some releases will receive additional testing and be supported for 3 years on the desktop and 5 years on the server.) Ubuntu aims to use only Free Software to provide an up-to-date yet reasonably stable operating system for the average user.

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Linux distribution - Debian GNU/Linux - Canonical Ltd - Mark Shuttleworth - South African - Ubuntu - Free Software

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