Ubuntu (Linux distribution)
Ubuntu, pronounced, is a predominantly desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux. It is sponsored by Canonical Ltd (owned by Mark Shuttleworth), and the name of the distribution comes from the South African concept of ubuntu—roughly, “humanity towards others”. It is released roughly every six months, more frequently than Debian. Each release comes shortly after new GNOME editions. It also has a stronger focus on usability than Debian.
Ubuntu version 6.06 LTS, codenamed “Dapper Drake”, was released on June 1, 2006, and will be supported for 3 years on the desktop and 5 years on the server, instead of the usual 18 months. Ubuntu aims to use only free software to provide an up-to-date yet stable operating system for the average user. Ubuntu has a lively user and support community.
Kubuntu and Xubuntu are official subprojects of the Ubuntu project to bring the KDE and Xfce desktop environments to the Ubuntu core, respectively. Edubuntu is an official subproject “designed for school environments, and should be equally suitable for kids to use at home.”
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