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Ubuntu is a popular Linux operating system for PC / mobile devices, etc.

Developed by Canonical & based on Debian (another older Linux OS) which is known for it's rock solid stability.

Ubuntu is trusted everywhere computing by professionals and common users alike.

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Why the heck do I need to pay for security updates??? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 6 months ago by cyborganism@lemmy.ca to c/ubuntu@lemmy.ml

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Can someone explain to me why the fuck I should pay for installing packages that are available in other distros?

WTF Ubuntu???

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[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 14 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

These packages are not available in other distros and you can get them for free for up to 5 machines. Previously you weren't able to get them at all without paying for corp support.