Linux desktop operating system from the United Kingdom
United KingdomOpen sourceFree plan Ownership reviewed, controller unresolvedScope verdict
This service remains visible for context, but it is not counted or recommended as a European-controlled option.
Ubuntu Desktop is an open source desktop operating system built on Linux by Canonical Ltd, a company based in the United Kingdom. It ships with a broad set of pre-installed applications and follows a regular release schedule, so the system stays current on security fixes and new features. The setup suits newcomers as well as people who have used Linux for years.
As one of the most widely used Linux distributions in the world, Ubuntu has a large community behind it, and its open code makes it a European alternative to the proprietary desktop systems from American vendors. It fits anyone who wants a free operating system with predictable updates and commercial support available when it is needed.
Ubuntu Desktop is free and open source. Canonical sells Ubuntu Pro for advanced features, security updates and support, and that subscription is free for personal use on up to five machines.
Data and operations
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Public website
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Public DNS routes website visits through Canonical. Visitor IP addresses and request metadata can reach this non-European provider; this does not identify the core service's data location.
Incoming business email
Authorised outbound email
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This domain authorises Canonical to send email. If active, recipient details and message content can be processed by this non-European provider. SPF does not reveal its configured storage region.
Authorised outbound email
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This domain authorises Forward Email to send email. If active, recipient details and message content can be processed by this non-European provider. SPF does not reveal its configured storage region.
