Desktop
Desktop for Business
Time costs money
Save both with the Business Desktop Remix
Evaluate now- Designed for large-scale corporate deployments of Ubuntu Desktop
- Adds the Adobe Flash Plugin, OpenJDK 6 Java runtime environment and other commonly-requested corporate tools
- Inspired by the most common changes made by Canonical customers
- Beta version available now, first GA release with 12.04 LTS
- Removes social networking and file-sharing applications, games and development/admin tools
- Pure remix of Ubuntu – uses the standard archives, kernel and updates
More bang for your buck
No hidden costs, no lock-in
Ubuntu is used as a desktop operating system by thousands of businesses on millions of desktops around the world.
Looking to escape the cycle of endless Windows upgrades? Now, there's a real alternative. No licence fees. No subscription costs. With Ubuntu, you can scale your desktop infrastructure without scaling the expense.
And Ubuntu is naturally free of viruses, so there's no need for expensive anti-virus software, and you can save on all the costs of maintenance associated with malware on Windows.
| What's included? | Ubuntu | Windows 7 |
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| Personal productivity suite |  |
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| Antivirus | |
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| Personal security/Firewall | |
Basic |
| Archiving/Compression software | |
Basic |
| PDF reader | |
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| Browser options | Multiple choice | Single choice |
| Instant messaging | |
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| Backup software | |
Basic |
“We were really surprised by how easily everyone adjusted to the new operating system.”Martin Andel, Systems Administrator, Skalica City Hall
Business as usual
Fast, easy and quick to deploy, switching to Ubuntu has never been easier
Ubuntu is so easy that users can complete their day-to-day office tasks quickly and efficiently. IT departments also benefit from seamless installation, simple remote management, virus-free computing and 24x7 support from Canonical.
Windows and Ubuntu: Happy together
- Run Ubuntu alongside your existing Windows systems
- Exchange files with Windows users and organisations
Make the switch!
Canonical can help you prioritise the areas of your business that will benefit the most, so you can see a faster return on your investment.
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A release schedule you can depend on
Stay up-to-date with free and regular updates and upgrades
Every business is different. That's why we provide two upgrade paths.
Standard releases every six months help you stay up-to-date with the very latest technologies.
Long-term support (LTS) releases, supported for five years, are perfect if you're looking for more stability over a longer period of time.
Works with all your hardware and software
Professional support from Canonical, the Ubuntu experts
Get peace of mind with Ubuntu Advantage
The Ubuntu Advantage service offers fast problem resolution and access to the Ubuntu experts whenever you need them. From basic office tasks to complex development work, Ubuntu Advantage from Canonical gives your organisation all the support you need to deploy and manage Ubuntu.
Choose the right level of cover to meet your needs
- Standard
- Suitable for general business activities like email, messaging and web browsing.
- $105 per desktop
- Advanced
- Tailored for more intensive desktop tasks, such as professional development work.
- $165 per desktop
| What's included? | Standard | Advanced | |
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| Price per desktop | Total per year | USD 105 | USD 165 |
| Landscape systems management | Landscape Hosted | |
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| Landscape Dedicated Server | Optional | Optional | |
| Legal assurance | Ubuntu Assurance programme | |
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| Knowledge and support | Knowledge base | |
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| Installation, applications and systems administration support | |
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| Desktop virtualisation | |
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| Developer tools | |
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| Optional extras | Premium Service Engineer | Optional | Optional |
Ubuntu Advantage: what's included?
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Systems management: Landscape
With the Landscape systems management tool, you can automate updates and manage physical, virtual and cloud-based systems from a single interface. It's easy to set up, easy to use and it requires no special hardware. It features:
- Remote access
- Real-time alerts
- Task management tools
- Informative graphs
- Professional support
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24/7 support
Canonical's Global Support & Services team provides around-the-clock coverage for Ubuntu deployments all over the world. Telephone support gives you access to engineers with first-hand experience of your issues, while the online portal lets you track the progress of cases in real time.
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Technical library
Exclusive to Ubuntu Advantage subscribers, the Canonical Knowledge Base is an online library of articles on technical issues including security, migration and networking.
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Legal assurance
The Canonical Assurance programme covers your business for any claims of IP infringements arising from your use of Ubuntu. Should an IP claim be made against you, Canonical will assume the legal defence and cover any costs you incur.
$105 per desktop, per year
for Ubuntu Advantage, including Landscape
Consultancy
"The Canonical team worked with us to incorporate local language support well ahead of time. As a result, students can navigate their way around the Ubuntu operating system quickly and easily"
MK Yadava, Managing Director,
AMTRON
As the leading provider of Ubuntu services, Canonical understands what your business needs to get a productive, secure and cost-effective IT environment. That's why companies come to us – we can help them make the most of their infrastructures. Whether it's advice on the cloud, migration or virtualisation, we can help you optimise your resources.
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The value of consultancy: Desktop migration
The benefits of Ubuntu in the enterprise are clear: lower costs, improved efficiency and increased scalability. Canonical migration services ensure that you see these benefits with Ubuntu. We can help you prioritise the areas of your business that will benefit the most, so you can see a faster return on your investment. Our consultants provide you with well-defined migration phases so you know exactly when and how your IT environment will improve.
Moving to new platforms can be challenging, but Canonical's engineers will ensure a smooth transition, helping you prioritise the areas of your business that will benefit you the most. You can expect valuable assistance at each of these stages:
- Planning
- Deployment
- Proof of concept
- Optimisation
We have prepared a 5 Golden Rules eBook to get you on your way.
A thriving community
Exchange expertise and ideas with thousands of other IT professionals
Want to talk to other Ubuntu users straightaway? Share ideas and get advice and help from our large, active community of IT professionals.
As a community, we set high standards for friendliness and tolerance, we welcome your questions and contributions!
