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Why use Ubuntu?

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Ubuntu is easy to use

And it comes with thousands of free applications. Ubuntu does everything you need it to. It'll work with your existing PC files, printers, cameras and MP3 players.

Explore features

“In terms of software, Ubuntu is like the iPhone, anything you'd care to do, there's an app for that”

The Guardian

It’s easy to trial and install

You don’t have to be an expert. Ubuntu’s quick and easy to get started.

Download Ubuntu today!

“#iuseubuntubecause it allows me to be in full control over my computers: it looks, talks and reacts exactly like I tell it to.”

Radu Cotescu, via Twitter

It’s beautiful, stylish and fast

Want an open-source operating system that looks great? Choose Ubuntu.

Take the tour

Our thriving community

Building, promoting and supporting Ubuntu, our community welcomes new users every day.

Join the fun

It’s free and open source

Shared code, shared efforts, shared principles. No cost.

How can it be free?

“#iuseubuntubecause I stand for freedom, but require a working desktop environment. Ubuntu has the best of both.”

Jeffrey Bouter, via Twitter

“#iuseubuntubecause It made me forget what a virus was.”

Ubuntera, via Twitter

No viruses

Life's too short to spend it worrying about viruses.

“I use Ubuntu because I need a system that is easy to set up and maintain for the family, that allows them to do what they need and want easily, quickly and without a lot of input.”

Drew Kwashnak

We’re here to help

You can get all the support and advice you need from your dedicated community and Canonical.

Get support

It’s up-to-date

We release Ubuntu every six months and we bring you regular updates for free.

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12.04 is here!

And it’s ready for download today.

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Download now

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