Company
Canonical
Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu and related infrastructure products and services.
At a glance
- Associated distribution
- Ubuntu
- Focus
- Open-source infrastructure and services
Overview
Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu and related infrastructure products and services. Its work spans operating systems, deployment tooling, and commercial support, while Ubuntu also includes participation from a wider contributor community.
Company and distribution
Canonical develops products and services around Ubuntu. The company's role and a particular Ubuntu release are different subjects: release documentation describes software behavior, while company materials describe services and organizational activity.
Finding the relevant information
Start with the Ubuntu documentation for installation or system administration. Use Canonical's product and service pages when evaluating support or managed offerings; their scope is not identical to installing the distribution.
Sources and review
MOOR's explanatory text is supported by the following source links.
- Canonical products and services — Canonical
- Ubuntu overview — Canonical