Official Ubuntu Download Page — Microsoft official site
Visit this page to get the current Ubuntu Desktop ISO, ready for installation on laptops and PCs.
At the time of writing:
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The latest Long Term Support (LTS) version available is Ubuntu 24.04 LTS “Noble Numbat” — supported with updates and security fixes for years.
👉 On the download page you can:
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Choose the version (usually Ubuntu Desktop)
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Select your system architecture (most PCs use amd64)
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Click Download to start the ISO file
(The ISO is several GB in size and can be used to create a bootable USB).
🧠 LTS vs Latest Releases
✔ LTS (Long Term Support) — Example: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
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Supported for 5 years
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Best for most users and stability
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Great for desktops & servers
🆕 There are also interim non-LTS versions (released every 6 months like 25.04 or 25.10), but LTS is usually recommended for everyday use unless you want the very latest features soon.
🌍 Other Download Options
✔ Ubuntu Server ISO — For servers and cloud deployments
✔ Alternative downloads — Includes torrents, legacy releases, and language packs
✔ Ubuntu flavors — Different desktop environments like Ubuntu MATE, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, etc.
🧠 How to Use the ISO
Once the Ubuntu ISO is downloaded:
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Use a tool like Rufus (on Windows) or balenaEtcher to make a bootable USB drive
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Restart your PC and boot from the USB
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Install Ubuntu by following the on-screen setup
There are official installation guides available as well.
🚀 Summary — Download Ubuntu
🔹 Official Ubuntu Desktop: Latest LTS (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS)
🔹 Download location: Ubuntu official site
🔹 Options: Desktop, Server, flavors, ISOs & torrents
🔹 LTS benefit: Long-term updates and stability
