--- title: "New individual desktop services\n | Ubuntu" description: The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in the size and reach of the Ubuntu community while netbooks have brought many new consumer users to Ubuntu.  Other advances in user interface design, device compatibility and availability have meant that more small businesses and individuals have been able to start using Ubuntu. To meet […] url: https://ubuntu.com/blog/new-individual-desktop-services?format=md keywords: index, follow --- 1. [Blog](https://ubuntu.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Canonical](https://ubuntu.com/blog/author/canonical "More about Canonical") 31 July 2009 # New individual desktop services --- Share the article The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in the size and reach of the Ubuntu community while netbooks have brought many new consumer users to Ubuntu.  Other advances in user interface design, device compatibility and availability have meant that more small businesses and individuals have been able to start using Ubuntu. To meet this changing profile,  we’ve launched some new [Desktop Services](http://www.ubuntu.com/support/paid "Desktop Services") today geared towards this range of users, whether at home or in small businesses. If you’re a new non-technical Ubuntu enthusiast, or an experienced office professional these services are intended to give you the assistance you need to use Ubuntu with confidence. The way we see it, desktop support shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all, so there are three options to choose from: The [Starter Desktop Service](http://www.ubuntu.com/support/services/starter "Starter Desktop Service") is intended to address the needs of the new Ubuntu user who mainly uses their computer to surf the Web, watch movies, listen to music and write e-mails. The [Advanced Desktop Service](http://www.ubuntu.com/support/services/advanced "Advanced Desktop Service") is for more experienced users, who use their computer for a broad range of activities. This service helps users migrate their desktop from their previous environment, such as Windows. It also provides help with advanced applications, for example desktop publishing or setting up advanced file systems. Finally, the [Professional Desktop Service](http://www.ubuntu.com/support/services/professional "Professional Desktop Service") is for people who use Ubuntu in their work environment. This service includes assistance with desktop virtualization, advanced productivity applications and integration into the corporate network. We hope that these new services will enable even more people to use, explore and enjoy Ubuntu. Steve George – Corporate Services [Get in touch Interested in running Ubuntu in your organization?](https://ubuntu.com/about/contact-us/form) ## Newsletter signup Get the latest Ubuntu news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. By submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/data-privacy). Sign up ## Share on --- ## Related posts [### How we create a Canonical Academy exam](https://ubuntu.com/blog/how-we-create-a-canonical-academy-exam) Open source provides the world with access to cutting-edge software, and the learning that comes with it. But how do you validate someone’s skills in an open ecosystem?... [Ishani Ghoshal](https://ubuntu.com/blog/author/ishanighoshal) 2 September 2026 [### Surviving the uncharted: when dedicated OpenStack expertise is your best ally in disaster recovery](https://ubuntu.com/blog/support-restores-openstack) A customer’s OpenStack control plane went down overnight after their only backup proved stale. Canonical support rebuilt the database cluster live, service by service, without... [Lidia Luna Puerta](https://ubuntu.com/blog/author/lidia-luna) 1 September 2026 [### Canonical joins the Open Secure AI Alliance](https://ubuntu.com/blog/open-secure-ai-alliance) Canonical is now part of the Open Secure AI Alliance, announced by NVIDIA with partners across cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise software, open source foundations, and... [Canonical](https://ubuntu.com/blog/author/canonical) 28 August 2026 [### AI harnesses for telco autonomous networks](https://ubuntu.com/blog/ai-harnesses-for-telco-autonomous-networks) As the telco industry transitions toward Autonomous Networks Level 4, a fundamental architectural challenge has emerged: how do you build a secure, reliable and interoperable... [estelacarmona](https://ubuntu.com/blog/author/estelacarmona) 28 August 2026