The Ubuntu Community
We are an international community with a mission to bring free software to the widest possible audience. Our name “Ubuntu” means “humanity towards others”. Join us and share in our mission to bring free software to the entire world!
Highlighted event
Ubuntu Summit
The Ubuntu Summit is a showcase for the innovative and the ambitious. We invite all experts, builders, engineers, tinkerers, designers and dreamers to join us for an unforgettable two days.
Community events ›
Meet and greet with fellow Ubuntu enthusiasts from around the world.
Ubuntu at DevConf.US - Boston, USA, September 19th-20th
19 Sep, 09:00AM - 20 Sep, 08:00PM (EDT)
Local communities ›
Community is all about engaging with the people around you. There are Ubuntu events happening all the time all over the world.
Learn more
To better understand how our large umbrella of communities operates, take a look at these resources.
Members of the Ubuntu Community follow a simple set of core principles that help ensure our community stays healthy, stable and remains a place for collaboration and prosperity.
The mission for Ubuntu is both social and economic. We believe that bringing free software to the widest audience will empower individuals and communities to innovate, experiment and grow.
Ubuntu, like other large communities, requires leadership and direction to help ensure its sustainability and longevity. Learning how all the interconnected bodies work together is important to understanding the Ubuntu way.
Are you stuck and need help?
Take a look at how our community can support you.