Ubuntu is a Linux distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux. There are Live CD versions which allow later installation and versions meant only for installations.

Getting Ubuntu

Download an ISO file from https://ubuntu.com/download and burn to CD or install to USB key with unetbootin, if you plan to install it on a server there are two installer versions Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Server Live [1].

Installation help

Mayor changes/ Versions

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (BionicBeaver):

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS:

You can also visit wikipedia:Ubuntu_version_history or https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases for a detailed list of versions and changes

Official Support

Canonical provides official support for Ubuntu

External links

Activities

  1. Install applications using snaps
  2. Check your Ubuntu version: lsb_release -a
  3. Learn about Ubuntu releases cycle policies: https://ubuntu.com/about/release-cycle
  4. Read # Learn about Ubuntu releases cycle policies: Linux_server_administration/apt/Automatic_updates

Configuration

  1. Change your default editor; sudo update-alternatives --config editor[5]

Maintenance

  1. Update your Ubuntu version: sudo apt update && apt upgrade -y

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://serverfault.com/questions/930163/what-is-the-difference-between-ubuntu-server-and-ubuntu-server-live
  2. ↑ https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BionicBeaver/ReleaseNotes
  3. ↑ https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BionicBeaver/ReleaseAnnouncement
  4. ↑ https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BionicBeaver/ReleaseNotes#Network_configuration
  5. ↑ https://askubuntu.com/questions/615178/getting-the-default-text-editor-used-in-system
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