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;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(Linux_distribution) Wikipedia]:Ubuntu ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet IPA] pronunciation: /ubun'tu/, pronounced like oo-BOON-too) is a widely used [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_distribution Linux distribution] predominantly targeted at personal computers. Based on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debian_GNU/Linux Debian GNU/Linux], Ubuntu concentrates on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usability usability], regular releases, ease of installation, and freedom from legal restrictions. Ubuntu is sponsored by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canonical_Ltd. Canonical Ltd.], a private company founded by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa South African] entrepreneur [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Shuttleworth Mark Shuttleworth].<br><!--

--><br>The name of the distribution comes from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zulu_language Zulu] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xhosa_language Xhosa] concept of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(ideology) ubuntu]'', which means "humanity towards others". Ubuntu’s slogan – “Linux for Human Beings”, encapsulates one of its main goals – making Linux more available and easy to use. Due to its ease of use, it is considered by many to be a great "beginner" distribution of Linux.<br><!--

--><br>The most recent version, Ubuntu 7.04 (''Feisty Fawn''), was released on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_19 April 19], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007 2007].
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== Links ==

* Main: http://www.ubuntu.com/
* Wiki: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/
* Lists: http://www.ubuntu.com/community/lists
* Forums: http://www.ubuntu.com/community/forums


* Running [[Sugar on Ubuntu Linux]]

[[Category:Linux distributions]]

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