Ubuntu Desktop Edition
Ubuntu is an alternative to Windows for home and business computers. Based on the famous Linux operating system Ubuntu is almost immune to attack by virusses and spyware.  With Ubuntu Desktop Edition you can surf the web, read email, create documents and spreadsheets, edit images and much more.

Desktop simplicity
When you start your system for the first time you'll see a desktop that is clean and tidy, no desktop icons, and a default theme that is easy on the eye.

Ubuntu 'Just Works'
We've done all the hard work for you. Once Ubuntu is installed, all the basics are in place so that your system will be immediately usable.

Ubuntu includes OpenOffice with user interface and feature set that is similar to other office suites, and includes the all the key desktop applications you need, including:

Word processor - for anything from writing a quick letter to producing an entire book.

Spreadsheet - a tool to calculate, analyse, and present your data in numerical reports or charts.

Presentation - an easy, and powerful tool for creating effective multimedia presentations.dit and share files in other formats

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Easily open, edit and share files with your friends that have Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, KOffice or StarOffice.
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Quick and easy updates

The task bar contains an update area where we'll notify you when there are updates available for your system, from simple security fixes to a complete version upgrade. The update facility enables you to keep your system up-to-date with just a few clicks of your mouse.
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A vast library of free software

Need more software? Simply choose from thousands of software packages in the Ubuntu catalogue, all available to download and install at the click of a button. And it's all completely free!
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Help and support

You'll be able to find help using the desktop browser or online. If you have a question about using Ubuntu, you can bet someone else has already asked it. Our community has developed a range of documentation that may contain the answer to your question, or give you ideas about where to look.

Ubuntu aims to be usable by as many people as possible, which is why we include the very best localisation and accessibility infrastructure that the free software community has to offer.