You Asked: Does Ubuntu Require a License?
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While Ubuntu will not charge licence fees for this distribution, you might want to charge to print Ubuntu CDs, or create your own customised versions of Ubuntu which you sell, and should have the freedom to do so.

Is Ubuntu free for commercial use?

4 Answers. Yes it is free (as in no cost) and free (as in open source), but you can purchase support if you need it from Canonical. You can find out more about the philosophy and more about why it is free. It is free to use as a business and free to develop products on.

Is Ubuntu free to use?

Ubuntu has always been free to download, use and share. We believe in the power of open source software; Ubuntu could not exist without its worldwide community of voluntary developers.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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