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The open-source desktop operating system that powers millions of PCs and laptops around the world. Find out more about Ubuntu's features and how we support developers and organisations below.

Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS

The latest LTS version of Ubuntu, for desktop PCs and laptops. LTS stands for long-term support — which means five years of free security and maintenance updates, extended to 10 years with Ubuntu Pro.

Download 22.04.4 LTS ISO image, 4.7GB

For other versions of Ubuntu Desktop including torrents, the network installer, a list of local mirrors and past releases check out our alternative downloads.

Linux 5.15 kernel
New Ubuntu theme with accent colours, improved integration for snaps and system-wide dark style preference support
GNOME Shell and most GNOME libraries updated to the 42 release
GNOME desktop performance improvements most notably on the Raspberry Pi
Wayland as the default display server for most systems (X11 remains the default for those with an NVIDIA discrete GPU)
Active Directory integration with the Ubuntu installer
Policy-based administration using Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy (GPO) and advanced policy support for Ubuntu Pro Desktop users

Full 22.04.4 release notes ›

2 GHz dual-core processor or better
4 GB system memory
25 GB of free hard drive space
Either a USB port or a DVD drive for the installer media
Internet access is helpful

To install or try Ubuntu Desktop:

Download the ISO image
Create a bootable USB flash drive with balenaEtcher or similar
Boot your laptop or PC from the USB flash drive

Follow the step-by-step tutorial ›

Ubuntu 23.10

The latest version of the Ubuntu operating system for desktop PCs and laptops, Ubuntu 23.10 comes with nine months of security and maintenance updates, until July 2024. Ubuntu 23.10 release notes.

Recommended system requirements are the same as for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

Download 23.10 Download 23.10 (Legacy Desktop Installer) ›

For other versions of Ubuntu Desktop including torrents, the network installer, a list of local mirrors and past releases check out our alternative downloads.

Resources

Install Ubuntu Desktop

Follow this tutorial to install Ubuntu Desktop on your laptop or PC.

You can also run Ubuntu from a USB to try it without installing.

How to run Ubuntu Desktop using VirtualBox

Run Ubuntu Desktop in a virtual machine using VirtualBox. A quick start guide that will work across any operating system.

How to install Ubuntu Desktop on Raspberry Pi 4

A complete guide to installing Ubuntu Desktop on a Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB or above).

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Certified on hundreds of devices

Many of the world's biggest PC manufacturers certify their laptops and desktops for Ubuntu, from ultra-portable laptops to high-end workstations. Ubuntu certified hardware has passed our extensive testing and review process, ensuring that Ubuntu runs well out-of-the-box. Our partners also offer select devices preloaded with optimised Ubuntu images.

Learn more about certified hardware ›

Secure enterprise management
with Ubuntu Pro Desktop

Ubuntu Pro Desktop is a comprehensive subscription delivering enterprise-grade security, management tooling, and extended support for developers and organisations. Ubuntu Pro Desktop is free for personal use on up to five machines.