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Ubuntu

Linux for human beings

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What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu (/ʊˈbʊntuː/ uu-BUUN-too) is a free and open-source Linux distribution based on Debian.

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Recent Ubuntu Launches

Ubuntu 17.04
Ubuntu 17.04 Supports widest range of container capabilities

Launched on April 13th, 2017

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS 6th LTS of Ubuntu

Launched on April 21st, 2016

Ubuntu
Ubuntu Open source software platform that runs everywhere

Launched on March 15th, 2016

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Forum Threads

Edwin Khoo
Edwin Khoo
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9yr ago

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS - 6th LTS of Ubuntu

Dorian
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9yr ago

Ubuntu - Open source software platform that runs everywhere

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Balaji Lakshmanan
Balaji Lakshmanan
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(146 points)
My favorite distribution of Linux for server operating systems!
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10mo ago
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erhan turan
erhan turan
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Our servers run Ubuntu. It is stable, easy to manage and supported with a ambitious community.
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Kljok
Kljok
•15 reviews

Simple, modern and elegant GNU/Linux based OS with a lot of support. I prefer Kubuntu flavor, as it's more customizable from the box, but your preference may be different. Wayland support on GNOME (Ubuntu default WM) is better.

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2mo ago
Davide
Davide
•7 reviews

Far from telemetry but not from ease of use

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1yr ago
HumanistAtypik
HumanistAtypik
•6 reviews

Not real foss... Too bad...

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1yr ago
Alexander Sashnov
Alexander Sashnov
•1 review

My favorite OS since 2008

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1mo ago
Ajit
Ajit
•7 reviews

Very secure, developer friendly

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