--- title: "Desktop for developers\n | Ubuntu" description: Learn why Ubuntu is the ideal platform for developers. url: https://ubuntu.com/desktop/developers?format=md keywords: index, follow --- # Ubuntu Desktop for developers Whether you're an app or web developer, engineering manager, data scientist, or AI/ML researcher — Ubuntu is your ideal workstation. [Get Ubuntu now](https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop) --- ## Why choose Ubuntu Desktop? The developers' choice * Using Ubuntu Desktop provides a common platform for development, test, and production environments. * Tools, such as [Juju](https://juju.is/), [Microk8s](https://microk8s.io/), and [Multipass](https://multipass.run/) make developing, testing, and cross-building easy and affordable. * **Long term support (LTS)** releases are delivered every 2 years, with 5 years of standard support extended up to 15 years with an Ubuntu Pro Desktop subscription. * New Developer editions of Ubuntu Desktop are released every 6 months, with 9 months of support and access to the latest kernel, libraries, and new upstream OS features. --- [The Ubuntu release cycle ›](https://ubuntu.com/about/release-cycle) --- ## Security support for Ubuntu releases | | | Released | End of Standard Support | End of Ubuntu Pro Support | End of Legacy add-on coverage | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon)** | | Apr 2026 | May 2031 | May 2036 | May 2041 | | **24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat)** | | Apr 2024 | May 2029 | May 2034 | May 2039 | | **22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish)** | | Apr 2022 | May 2027 | May 2032 | May 2037 | | **20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa)** | | Apr 2020 | May 2025 | May 2030 | May 2035 | | **18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver)** | | Apr 2018 | May 2023 | May 2028 | May 2033 | | **16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)** | | Apr 2016 | Apr 2021 | May 2026 | May 2031 | | **14.04 LTS (Trusty Tahr)** | | Apr 2014 | Apr 2019 | May 2024 | May 2029 | --- ## Access to cutting-edge hardware and software * Ubuntu ships with the latest toolchains for Python, Rust, Ruby, Go, PHP, and Perl, and users get first access to the latest updates for key libraries and packages. * Ubuntu is the OS of choice for data science and machine learning, with support for popular frameworks like [OpenCV](https://opencv.org/), [TensorFlow](https://www.tensorflow.org/), [Keras](https://keras.io/), [PyTorch](https://pytorch.org/), and [Kubeflow](https://www.kubeflow.org/). * Ubuntu is the target platform for the [NVIDIA data science stack](https://github.com/NVIDIA/data-science-stack), which enables GPU accelerated data science workloads to be run locally before deploying to the cloud. --- [How Ubuntu enables AI innovation ›](https://ubuntu.com/ai) --- ## A rich ecosystem * With a [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store) of over 7,000 applications in addition to the Ubuntu repository, it's easy to tailor Ubuntu desktop to your needs. * Development tools include Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ, GitKraken, Unity, and Blender. * Office productivity tools include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dropbox, and Zoom, as well as the Microsoft-compatible LibreOffice. * Media, gaming, and content creation apps include Spotify, Steam, Discord, and OBS Studio. --- [Learn more about Snapcraft ›](https://snapcraft.io/) --- ## Certified hardware * Streamline deployment of Ubuntu Desktop with [certified hardware](https://ubuntu.com/certified) from OEMs including Dell, Lenovo, and HP – no additional configuration required. * Ubuntu performs out of the box across a wide range of laptops, desktops, and workstations, including the HP Z series and Dell XPS and Precision lines. * [Strategic partnerships](https://ubuntu.com/desktop/partners) extend to component manufacturers and Ubuntu is certified to work with the full range of NVIDIA GPUs. --- [Ubuntu certified hardware ›](https://ubuntu.com/certified) --- ## Developers love Ubuntu, organizations trust it **Which of these open source technologies does your organization use today to support your software infrastructure?** | Operating system | Percentage | | --- | --- | | Ubuntu | 56.73% | | Debian | 31.73% | | CentOS | 25.96% | | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 21.63% | | Alpine Linux | 15.38% | | Fedora | 14.42% | | Amazon Linux | 11.54% | | Kali Linux | 10.1% | | Rocky Linux | 10.1% | | Oracle Linux | 9.13% | | OpenSUSE | 8.65% | | Alma Linux | 8.17% | | Linux Mint | 7.21% | | Arch Linux | 6.73% | | CentOS Stream | 6.73% | | SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | 4.33% | | Navy Linux | 3.37% | --- Source: [2025 State of Open Source Report, Perforce OpenLogic](https://www.openlogic.com/resources/state-of-open-source-report) **Operating systems IoT developers prefer – Multiple choice poll** | Operating system | Percentage | | --- | --- | | Ubuntu (Classic/Server/Core) | 37% | | Raspbian/Raspberry Pi OS | 28% | | Debian | 26% | | Yocto Project | 21% | | Other | 11% | | OpenWrt or equivalent | 10% | | Alpine | 9% | | CentOS | 8% | | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 6% | | Automotive Grade | 5% | | Linus | 5% | | Fedora/Fedora IoT | 4% | | uClinux | 2% | | Wind River Linux | 1% | | Tizen | 1% | --- Source: [2025 State of Open Source Report, Perforce OpenLogic](https://www.openlogic.com/resources/state-of-open-source-report) --- Source: [2025 State of Open Source Report, Perforce OpenLogic](https://www.openlogic.com/resources/state-of-open-source-report) --- Source: [2024 IoT & Embedded Developer Survey Report, Eclipse Foundation](https://5413615.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/5413615/Eclipse%20IoT%20White%20Papers%20and%20Case%20Studies/IoT%20and%20Embedded%20Survey%20Report%202024.pdf) --- ## Secure enterprise management with Ubuntu Pro Desktop Get up to 15 years of security coverage and benefit from enterprise-grade security, management tooling, and extended support for developers and organizations. [Enterprises can try it for free](https://ubuntu.com/pro/free-trial) for 30 days. --- * Security updates for the [full open source stack](https://ubuntu.com/esm) * Advanced [Active Directory](https://ubuntu.com/engage/microsoft-active-directory) and LDAP integration * Estate [monitoring and management](https://landscape.canonical.com/landscape-features) * [FIPS 140-3 certified modules](https://ubuntu.com/security/security-standards#fips) and [CIS hardening](https://ubuntu.com/security/security-standards#cis) * Minimize rolling reboots with [Kernel Livepatch](https://ubuntu.com/livepatch) * Optional weekday or 24/7 support tiers --- ## Free for personal use on up to five machines Secure your open source stack with a personal Ubuntu Pro license and get access to security patching for thousands of packages in the Ubuntu Universe repository. [Get started with a free subscription ›](https://ubuntu.com/pro) --- [Ubuntu Desktop for organizations ›](https://ubuntu.com/desktop/organizations) --- ## Get started today --- ### Download and install Download Ubuntu Desktop and replace your current operating system. It's easy to install on Windows or macOS, or run Ubuntu alongside it. --- [Download now](https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop) --- ### Follow the documentation Learn how to get started using Ubuntu Desktop as a developer platform. Straightforward guides show you how to set up your workstation and get to 'hello world' quickly. --- [Ubuntu for developers](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-for-developers/) --- ### Buy it pre-installed Ubuntu is available on a huge range of devices from the world's largest hardware manufacturers, including Dell, HP, and Lenovo. --- [Find out more about our retail partners ›](https://canonical.com/partners/desktop) --- ### Join our community Share ideas, write code, and get advice and help from our large, active community of IT professionals. --- * [Ubuntu Discourse](https://discourse.ubuntu.com/) * [Ask Ubuntu](https://askubuntu.com/) * [Mailing lists](https://lists.ubuntu.com/) * [Launchpad Answers](https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu) --- ## [Latest Ubuntu Desktop news from our blog ›](https://ubuntu.com/blog/desktop) --- [Explore all](https://ubuntu.com/blog/desktop) ###