Ubuntu is an exceptionally popular Operating System, that uses the Linux kernel. Although it is used primarily on desktops, its server version has been gaining in popularity lately as well. Ubuntu is one of the lightest Linux distributions available and it supports almost any kind of hardware, that makes it a universal OS. It is also very stable and secure and has an no less than a 5-year support life cycle, so you'll be able to receive official protection and performance updates. Unlike many other Operating Systems, Ubuntu is distributed without license fees and you'll be able to modify its core, and / or all of the numerous packages it features, in any way you see fit. This allows you to install the ideal software environment for all of your web applications whatever their requirements. Due to the popularity of the OS, Ubuntu has large developer and user communities, so you will always find lots of materials on the Internet related to any question or problem that you might have.