Super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktops, netbooks and servers around the world. Ubuntu does everything you need it to. It'll work with your existing PC files, printers, cameras and MP3 players. And it comes with thousands of free apps.
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.

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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.

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 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.

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It's up-to-date
We release Ubuntu every six months and we bring you regular updates
for free.


11.04 is here!
And it's ready for download today.

Explore Ubuntu features

• Ubuntu File Recovery 2.1
  With the help of Recover Data Ubuntu file recovery software, you can recover Ubuntu files from corrupted or formatted Ext2 and Ext3 volumes

• Penguins Ubuntu Linux Theme 1
  Penguins Ubuntu Linux Theme is dedicated to Penguins including the official linux mascot Tux

• Bugatti Veyron Ubuntu Theme 1
  Bugatti Veyron Ubuntu Theme is dedicated to the amazing supercar Bugatti Veyron