Release date: April 23, 2009
Ubuntu is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available with both community and professional support. It is developed by a large community and we invite you to participate too!
The Ubuntu community is built on the ideas enshrined in the Ubuntu Philosophy: that software should be available free of charge, that software tools should be usable by people in their local language and despite any disabilities, and that people should have the freedom to customise and alter their software in whatever way they see fit.
These freedoms make Ubuntu fundamentally different from traditional proprietary software: not only are the tools you need available free of charge, you have the right to modify your software until it works the way you want it to.
Ubuntu is suitable for both desktop and server use. The current Ubuntu release supports PC (Intel x86) and 64-bit PC (AMD64) architectures.
Ubuntu includes more than 16,000 pieces of software, but the core desktop installation fits on a single CD. Ubuntu covers every standard desktop application from word processing and spreadsheet applications to web server software and programming tools.
Ubuntu on the desktop
Ubuntu offers you a complete Linux-based operating system, including all the major applications you need to play and work. With a strong focus on a desktop that Just Works, Ubuntu is a great choice for home or the office. The base system and all included software is free, and support is available from the community or by professional support providers.
Desktop simplicity
When you start the system for the first time you are greeted by a desktop that is unusually clean and tidy. No desktop icons by default! Even the recycling bin has been moved down to the taskbar. The default theme is designed to be easy on the eye. But Linux is inherently flexible; you can customise the look and behaviour of the desktop in a range of ways, from simply changing the default theme to selecting a different desktop environment altogether.
Ubuntu on the server
Built on the solid foundation of Debian — known for its robust server installations — the Ubuntu Server Edition has a strong heritage for reliable performance and predictable evolution. The first Ubuntu release with a separate server edition was 5.10, in October 2005.
With the latest release, 9.04, the Ubuntu Server Edition adds support for several common configurations, bringing the ease of use that Ubuntu has become famous for on the desktop to server deployments. The new Ubuntu Server Edition provides a well-integrated platform for deploying a new server with any of the standard internet services: mail, web, DNS, file serving or database management.
A key lesson from the Debian heritage is that of security by default. The Ubuntu Server has no open ports after the installation and contains only the essential software needed to build a secure server.
Automatic LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP)
In about 15 minutes, the time it takes to install Ubuntu Server Edition, you can have a LAMP server up and ready to go. This feature, exclusive to Ubuntu Server Edition, is available at the time of installation.
The LAMP option saves the trouble of installing and integrating each of the four separate LAMP components, a process which can take hours and requires someone who is skilled in the installation and configuration of the individual applications. You get increased security, reduced time to install, and reduced risk of misconfiguration, all of which results in a lower cost of ownership.
Supported architectures
Ubuntu 9.04 Server Edition supports the following architectures:
* Supports x86
* Supports AMD64
Homepage and more info here:
http://www.ubuntu.com/
Download Ubuntu Linux v9.04 - Desktop Edition - Multi platforms:
http://releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-desktop-i386.iso
http://releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-desktop-amd64.iso
or
http://nl2.releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-desktop-i386.iso
http://nl2.releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-desktop-amd64.iso
Download Ubuntu Linux v9.04 - Server Edition - Multi platforms:
http://releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-server-i386.iso
http://releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-server-amd64.iso
or
http://nl2.releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-server-i386.iso
http://nl2.releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-server-amd64.iso
Download Ubuntu Linux v9.04 - Alternate Edition - Multi platforms:
http://releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-alternate-i386.iso
http://releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-alternate-amd64.iso
or
http://nl2.releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-alternate-i386.iso
http://nl2.releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-alternate-amd64.iso
Download Ubuntu Linux v9.04 - UNR USB image - Intel x86 platform:
http://releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-netbook-remix-i386.img
or
http://nl2.releases.ubuntu.com/9.04/ubuntu-9.04-netbook-remix-i386.img
Other download mirrors here:
http://www.ubuntu.com/download
