About Ubuntu Desktop

Ubuntu Desktop is the most popular open-source operating system powering millions of PCs and laptops around the world.

What can it do?

Ubuntu Desktop supports all your daily computing needs. It offers applications for web browsing, messaging, gaming and content creation, including Firefox, Chrome, Discord, Steam and OBS Studio. It’s a primary platform for all major IDEs, game development tools and AI/ML software.

How is it different?

Compared to other mainstream operating systems, Ubuntu Desktop prioritizes your privacy and security. It’s free to download, use, modify and share. Compared to other Linux-based systems, Ubuntu Desktop aims to make open-source software easy and pleasant to use. Thanks to regular releases and commercial support, Ubuntu Desktop is a reliable and predictable platform.

Is it for me?

Ubuntu Desktop is used by millions of users at home, for development and in enterprise. Anyone with a laptop or a PC is welcome to use Ubuntu Desktop.

If you aren’t sure, you can try Ubuntu Desktop without making any permanent changes on your computer: run it from a USB stick.