Other ways to get Ubuntu

Windows installer

With our officially supported installer for Windows, you can install and uninstall Ubuntu easily and safely.

Read the installation instructions

Buy CDs

If you’d rather order an official Ubuntu CD and install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS that way, they are available from the Ubuntu shop, at just £5.00 for a pack of five, plus postage and packing.

Buy 12.04 Desktop CDs from the shop

Do you want to upgrade? Follow our simple guide

Alternative options

Want to download via BitTorrent links, get DVD images with more language packs, use the text-based alternate installer or find previous versions of Ubuntu?

Take a look at a full list of our previous versions and alternative downloads