Ubuntu is an operating system developed by a community; it works on laptops, desktops and servers.
No matter where you are - at home, work or school, Ubuntu will provide you with all the applications that you could possibly need, ranging from a word processor and email client to web server software and programming tools. Ubuntu is completely free software. There are no licensing fees. Download Ubuntu now, start using it and share with friends and family.
Ubuntu releases a new desktop and server every six months. This way you will always have the latest tools and applications that the open source world has to offer. Ubuntu is a very secure operating system. You will get free security updates for eighteen months on your desktop and server. With the Long Term Support (LTS) release you will get 3 years support on the desktop, and 5 years on the server. There is no extra fee for the LTS release; Ubuntu premium applications are available to everyone on the same free terms. Upgrades to new versions of Ubuntu are completely free.