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Ubuntu is a Linux distribution [1]. It was established on October 20, 2004 [2]. Since its founding, Ubuntu has become one of the most widely used Linux-based operating systems worldwide. The distribution is known for its user-friendly interface and strong community support, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced users. Its commitment to regular releases and long-term support versions has contributed to its popularity in both desktop and server environments.
Ubuntu
Summary
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution[1]. Ubuntu ranks in the top 0.37% of linux_distribution entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,155 views/month, #1 of 273).[2]
Key Facts
- Ubuntu's instance of is recorded as Linux distribution[3].
- Ubuntu's instance of is recorded as free operating system[4].
- Ubuntu's instance of is recorded as digital commons[5].
- Ubuntu's instance of is recorded as operating system distribution[6].
- Ubuntu's instance of is recorded as Unix-like operating system[7].
- Ubuntu's instance of is recorded as trademark[8].
- Ubuntu's founder is recorded as Mark Shuttleworth[9].
- ubuntu is named after Ubuntu[10].
- Ubuntu's based on is recorded as Q7715973[11].
- Ubuntu's developer is recorded as Canonical Ltd.[12].
- Ubuntu's programmed in is recorded as Q2407[13].
- Ubuntu's programmed in is recorded as Q15777[14].
- Ubuntu's programmed in is recorded as shell script[15].
- Ubuntu's programmed in is recorded as Python[16].
- Ubuntu is a type of Linux[17].
- Ubuntu is a type of application software[18].
- Ubuntu's software version identifier is recorded as 14.10[19].
- Ubuntu's software version identifier is recorded as 14.04[20].
- Ubuntu's software version identifier is recorded as 13.10[21].
- Ubuntu's software version identifier is recorded as 13.04[22].
- Ubuntu's software version identifier is recorded as 12.10[23].
- Ubuntu's software version identifier is recorded as 12.04[24].
- Ubuntu's software version identifier is recorded as 11.10[25].
- Ubuntu's software version identifier is recorded as 11.04[26].
- Ubuntu's software version identifier is recorded as 10.10[27].
Body
Designation and Status
Recorded instance of include Linux distribution[3], free operating system[4], digital commons[5], operating system distribution[6], Unix-like operating system[7], and trademark[8].
History and Context
ubuntu is named after Ubuntu[10].
Cultural Significance
Things named for Ubuntu include Xubuntu[28], a Linux distribution[29], founded in 2006[30]; Winux[31], a Linux distribution[32]; Ubuntu MATE[33], a Linux distribution[34], founded in 2014[35]; and UwUntu[36], an operating system[37].
Why It Matters
Ubuntu ranks in the top 0.37% of linux_distribution entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,155 views/month, #1 of 273).[2] Ubuntu has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] Ubuntu is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for Ubuntu include Xubuntu[28], a Linux distribution[29], founded in 2006[30]; Winux[31], a Linux distribution[32]; Ubuntu MATE[33], a Linux distribution[34], founded in 2014[35]; and UwUntu[36], an operating system[37].