Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a free, open-source Linux distribution based on Debian, with LTS (Long Term Support) versions every two years that receive five years of free updates. It is widely used in cloud environments, containers, and AI/ML workloads.

Key Features

  • Regular 6-month release cycle with LTS versions every 2 years
  • Wide hardware compatibility and driver support
  • Snap packages for universal application distribution
  • Integration with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP images available)
  • Strong community and enterprise support from Canonical
  • Pre-configured server profiles (web, database, cloud, Kubernetes)

Licensing

Ubuntu is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and other open-source licenses. All core components are free and open source. Canonical offers paid support subscriptions for enterprise users.

See Canonical Open Source Licenses for details.

Official Resources