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Ubuntu is a distribution of the Linux operating system created by [[Canonical Ltd.]] It is based on the ideas of the [[Ubuntu (philosophy) | Ubuntu philosophy]] ("humanity towards others"). Its slogan is "Linux for human beings", reflecting its focus on ease of use. The latest release is 7.10, codenamed "Gutsy Gibbon". A previous "Long Term Support" release, codenamed "Dapper Drake", is also still supported. | '''Ubuntu''' is a distribution of the Linux operating system created by [[Canonical Ltd.]] It is based on the ideas of the [[Ubuntu (philosophy) | Ubuntu philosophy]] ("humanity towards others"). Its slogan is "Linux for human beings", reflecting its focus on ease of use. The latest release is 7.10, codenamed "Gutsy Gibbon". A previous "Long Term Support" release, codenamed "Dapper Drake", is also still supported. | ||
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Revision as of 14:34, 8 March 2008
Ubuntu is a distribution of the Linux operating system created by Canonical Ltd. It is based on the ideas of the Ubuntu philosophy ("humanity towards others"). Its slogan is "Linux for human beings", reflecting its focus on ease of use. The latest release is 7.10, codenamed "Gutsy Gibbon". A previous "Long Term Support" release, codenamed "Dapper Drake", is also still supported.