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Ubuntu is a fast, secure and easy-to-use operating system used by millions of people around the world.

What is an operating system?

An operating system is what makes your computer work. The core program of any computer, it's designed to run all your apps and manage all your hardware and software. Other examples of operating systems include Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Android.

Ubuntu features

Web browsing

Ubuntu has everything you need to browse the web quickly and safely. Mozilla Firefox comes as standard and you can choose alternative browsers like Google Chrome from the Ubuntu Software Centre.

Built-in security

With automatic security updates, anti-phishing technology and defence against viruses and malware, Ubuntu and Firefox help you keep your private information private.

Office applications

Create professional documents, spreadsheets and presentations with Ubuntu. LibreOffice is easy to use, packed with the features you need, and it’s completely free.

Ubuntu is fully compatible with Microsoft Office. That means you can open and edit files like Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations, and share them with other users quickly and easily.

Social and email, Music and mobile, Photos and videos

Ubuntu is packed with apps for quick and easy communication. Empathy helps you integrate your chat accounts. And with Evolution Mail, you can access your emails, address book and calendar. Being connected for work or fun has never been so easy.

Play, create and edit mp3s, stream music to your PC or phone, buy music in the Ubuntu One Music Store or connect to Spotify and Last.fm. Ubuntu's got everything you need to listen to your music, your way.

Ubuntu is full of free apps to help you manage, edit and share your photos and videos with the world, whatever gadget you use to take them. With fantastic support for cameras and phones, you won’t need extra drivers to get up and running.