LONDON, October 15, 2007 –
Canonical Ltd. announced today the upcoming availability of version
7.10 of the Ubuntu Server, Desktop, Kubuntu and Edubuntu Editions. All
will be available for free download on Thursday 18 October. Canonical
is the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu.

Ubuntu makes no distinction between community and
enterprise editions, Ubuntu 7.10 is our best work and is available
freely to all. Ubuntu has consistently ranked #1 in reviews of security
update responsiveness and effectiveness. The Ubuntu platform is fully
certified and supported, making it a secure choice for users looking to
explore, deploy and enjoy Linux. Ubuntu 7.10 brings together the best
open source and free software available in a stable, robust environment
that 'just works'.

'We are privileged to have millions of users running
Ubuntu every day". commented Jane Silber, COO of Canonical UK. 'This
gives us great insight into what they want from a free, Linux-based
platform. Ubuntu 7.10 is another milestone in delivering on these
requirements on the desktop and server.'

Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop Edition adds an enhanced user
interface, improved hardware support, multiple monitor support and
integrated desktop search. Additional information is available at http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-desktop710.

Ubuntu 7.10 Server Edition features improved
functionality, manageability, pro-active security and hardware
compatibility and delivers a rapid deployment platform for developers
and businesses. Additional information is available at http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-server710.

New versions of Kubuntu and Edubuntu, derivatives of
Ubuntu aimed at KDE enthusiasts and the education community
respectively, are also being released at the same time. Additional
information is available at http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-family710.

About Canonical and Ubuntu

Canonical, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, is
headquartered in Europe and is committed to the development,
distribution and support of open source software products and
communities.

Since its launch in October 2004 Ubuntu has become
one of the most highly regarded Linux distributions with millions of
users around the world. Ubuntu will always be free to download, free to
use and free to distribute to others. With these goals in mind, Ubuntu
aims to be the most widely used Linux system, and is the centre of a
global open source software ecosystem. For more information visit
www.canonical.com or www.ubuntu.com.