Last year, Ubuntu switched from running Unity as its default user interface in favour of GNOME, which can be run on smartphones, tablets and PCs. The desktop version of the operating system currently powers millions of laptops and PCs around the world.Īnything not already pre-installed in the operating system, including applications and games, are available on the Ubuntu Software Centre. Like all open source software, its evolution has depended on the voluntary work of a global community of developers.
It can be run on desktop and mobile, or used to power IoT devices. Initially released in 2004, Ubuntu is Debian-based and part of the open source Linux family.
