Ubuntu project documentation¶
Ubuntu is the world’s most widely deployed Linux operating system. It’s also a long-standing software project, with a mesh of distributed processes and governance that enable our global community of contributors to deliver the distribution we all know and love.
Ubuntu has always been an openly governed community. This open governance means that we have community-organized and run decision-making groups that lead and make decisions about different elements of Ubuntu.
There are many ways to contribute to Ubuntu – from packaging core pieces of the operating system, writing applications for the Desktop, providing translations, working on documentation, designing wallpapers, QA, and more.
This documentation contains all the information you need about how Ubuntu is made, the people who make Ubuntu, and how to contribute to the project.
In this documentation¶
Everything you need to understand what Ubuntu is and how it’s made
Guides to help you build and contribute to Ubuntu
Guides for tasks that require elevated permissions
About the people of Ubuntu, their roles, and their responsibilities
Project and community¶
Welcome to the Ubuntu Project documentation! The Ubuntu Linux distribution is part of the Ubuntu family of projects. It’s an open source project that warmly welcomes community projects, contributions, suggestions, fixes, and constructive feedback.
Contributions to this documentation are also very welcome! See our issues list for ideas, and our contributing guide for details on how to contribute.