# Ubuntu Ubuntu is a [[Debian]]-based [[Linux]] distribution created by [[Mark Shuttleworth]] and his company Canonical in 2004. The name comes from the Zulu/Xhosa word meaning "humanity to others." Ubuntu has become the most popular desktop Linux distribution and is widely used on servers and in cloud environments. Ubuntu's mission is to bring free software to the widest audience by prioritizing ease of use and regular releases. It offers both standard releases (every 6 months) and Long Term Support (LTS) releases (every 2 years, supported for 5 years). ## Key Characteristics - **User-friendly**: Designed for ease of installation and use - **[[Debian]]-based**: Inherits stability and apt package management - **Regular releases**: Predictable 6-month release cycle - **LTS support**: Enterprise-grade long-term support option - **Commercial backing**: Canonical provides professional support ## Release Cycle | Type | Frequency | Support | |------|-----------|---------| | **Standard** | Every 6 months (April/October) | 9 months | | **LTS** | Every 2 years (April) | 5 years (10 with ESM) | ## Official Flavors - **Ubuntu** (GNOME desktop) - **Kubuntu** (KDE Plasma) - **Xubuntu** (Xfce) - **Lubuntu** (LXQt) - **Ubuntu Server** (headless) ## References - https://ubuntu.com - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu ## Related - [[Linux]] - [[Debian]] - [[Linus Torvalds]] - [[Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW)]]