Ubuntu is a complete Linux operating system, freely available with both community and professional support. … Ubuntu is entirely committed to the principles of open source software development; we encourage people to use open source software, improve it and pass it on.

What type of software is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a Linux-based operating system. It is designed for computers, smartphones, and network servers. The system is developed by a UK based company called Canonical Ltd. All the principles used to develop the Ubuntu software are based on the principles of Open Source software development.

Is a Ubuntu hardware or software?

Ubuntu is a free, open-source operating system developed and supported by Canonical. However, parts of Ubuntu are based on other projects (often referred to as upstream), so there is a strong element of collaboration with the wider open-source community. It is a robust, safe operating system.