Ubuntu

Linux for human beings

Ubuntu is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available with both community and commercial support. “Ubuntu” is an ancient African word, meaning “humanity to others”, and this Linux distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world.

Ubuntu includes a full range of desktop applications. Once installed, Ubuntu provides software for virtually all of your computing needs, from web browsing and email to business presentations, from databases and programming tools to networking and security controls.

For the desktop, Ubuntu starts with the latest Unity desktop and covers every standard desktop application.

• LibreOffice.org productivity suite is available and includes six feature-rich applications for document production and data processing

• Thunderbird, a popular email application that's easy to set up and customize

• Firefox, an extremely popular, fast and secure web browser with many features to enhance the web surfing experience