Ubuntu
Ubuntu (/ʊˈbʊntuː/ ⓘ uu-BUUN-too) is a Linux distribution based
on Debian and composed primarily of free and open-source
software.[8][9][10] Developed by the British company Canonical and a
community of contributors under a meritocratic governance
model,[8][11] Ubuntu is released in multiple official
editions: Desktop,[12] Server,[13] and Core for IoT[14] and robotic device
s.[15][16]
Ubuntu is published on a six-month release cycle, with long-term
support (LTS) versions issued every two years.[17][18] Canonical
provides security updates and support until each release reaches its
designated end-of-life (EOL), with optional extended support available
through the Ubuntu Pro and Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM)
services.[19][20]
Ubuntu can be installed directly on hardware or run within a virtual
machine. It is widely used for cloud computing, with integration
support for platforms such as OpenStack.[21] It is also one of the most
popular Linux distr