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Welcome to the Ubuntu wiki

This is a place for the community to share and connect ideas about Ubuntu. The wiki makes it quick and easy for anyone to start contributing.

Featured categories

Desktop Server WSL

Using the wiki

Search to find guides, explanations, and answers about Ubuntu. To make changes on any page select Edit or Edit source.

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Ubuntu can be installed everywhere and provides a consistent experience.

• Installation methods
• Ubuntu platform reference
• What Ubuntu is made of
• Ubuntu as a first Linux distro

Applications

There are lots of ways to run your favorite software on Ubuntu.

• Software management overview
• Install Flatpaks
• Run games
• Containers

Featured pages

The wiki has many specialist pages that you won't find in the official docs.

• Terminal command reference
• Develop cross-platform games in Go
• Install Ubuntu Desktop on a Raspberry Pi
• When Ubuntu had no name

Official documentation

The docs cover the officially supported ways to use Ubuntu and are the authoritative source of information about them.

Desktop Server WSL Core Developer Project Security

Ubuntu is made for everyone

• Ubuntu for development
• Ubuntu for science
• Ubuntu for design
• Ubuntu for creators

Contributing to the wiki

• Editing guidelines
• Known page issues
• Migrating content to the wiki
• Public archive of old Ubuntu wikis