# Ubuntu

Tool · [Standard tools and platforms](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tools)

Also called: Ubuntu Linux, Ubuntu Server

A popular, free version of [Linux](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/linux) made by Canonical, used on [servers](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/server), in [the cloud](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/terms/cloud) and on desktops.

**For example:** A [developer](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/software-engineer) picks Ubuntu for the company's [cloud](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/terms/cloud) [server](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/server) because most setup guides are written for it.

Official site: <https://ubuntu.com>

## Connects to (4)

- [Operating system](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/operating-system): The base software that runs a computer or phone, such as Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS or Android.
- [Linux](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/linux): A free, open-source operating system family.
- [Server](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/server): A computer that stays on and connected to the internet so it can run your app and answer requests from people's phones and browsers.
- [openSUSE](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/opensuse): A free version of Linux made by a community project, used on desktops and servers.

Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ubuntu