Desktop Services feature comparison

This table describes the differences between the Starter, Advanced and Professional services for Ubuntu Desktop Edition.

Service	Starter	Advanced	Professional
Installation
CD installation	✓	✓	✓
Hardware compatibility	✓	✓	✓
Application selection	✓	✓	✓
Graphical desktop	✓	✓	✓
System booting	✓	✓	✓
Windows migration	✕	✓	✓
Advanced file-system setup	✕	✓	✓
Network installation	✕	✕	✓
Automated installation	✕	✕	✓
Applications
Desktop environment	✓	✓	✓
Web browser	✓	✓	✓
E-mail	✓	✓	✓
Movies and music	✓	✓	✓
Digital pictures	✓	✓	✓
Office applications	✓	✓	✓
Games	✓	✓	✓
Certified applications	✓	✓	✓
Education	✕	✓	✓
Digital art	✕	✓	✓
Messaging	✕	✓	✓
Desktop publishing	✕	✓	✓
Personal accounting	✕	✓	✓
Advanced productivity	✕	✕	✓
Advanced applications	✕	✕	✓
System Administration
Wireless networking	✓	✓	✓
Sound	✓	✓	✓
Graphics	✓	✓	✓
Printers	✓	✓	✓
System support	✓	✓	✓
Backup	✓	✓	✓
Updates and upgrades	✓	✓	✓
Hardware management	✕	✓	✓
Desktop security	✕	✓	✓
Windows network access	✕	✕	✓
Desktop virtualization	✕	✕	✓
Remote desktop	✕	✕	✓