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Desktop

Download Ubuntu for your desktop

You can choose between two options when you download Ubuntu for a desktop PC. Ubuntu 12.10 gives you all the latest features, while Ubuntu 12.04.1 LTS comes with extended support.

For the latest features,
choose Ubuntu 12.10

Ubuntu 12.10 will be supported for 18 months and includes cutting-edge new features that make your music, videos, documents and apps much easier to access.

Read the full installation instructions ›

For long-term support,
choose Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

Ubuntu 12.04.1 LTS is a long-term support release. While it lacks some new features, it will receive guaranteed support for five years from April 2012.

Read the full installation instructions ›

Other ways to get Ubuntu

  • Windows installer

    With Wubi, our officially supported Windows installer for Ubuntu Desktop, you can install and uninstall Ubuntu easily and safely.

    Get the Windows installer

  • Buy DVDs

    If you’d rather order an official Ubuntu DVD and install Ubuntu that way, they are available from the Ubuntu shop, at just £4.71 each, plus postage and packing.

    Buy Ubuntu DVDs from the shop ›

Do you want to upgrade? Follow our simple guide ›

Alternative options

Want to download via BitTorrent links, get DVD images with more language packs, use the text-based alternate installer or find previous versions of Ubuntu?

Take a look at a full list of our previous versions and alternative downloads ›

Try Ubuntu before you install it

If you’re not yet sure about installing Ubuntu, you can try it out without affecting your current system.

Help with installing Ubuntu

Choose the right step-by-step guide, based on your current operating system.

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