Sandeep Hegde

How to get a free Ubuntu (Linux) CD

// July 28th, 2009 // Open Source, Software // Written by Sandeep Hegde

Ubuntu is giving away installation CDs for FREE! It even cover the shipping fee for you!

“The Ubuntu team will send you Ubuntu CDs at no charge, for you to install and share. We will cover the cost of shipping the CDs to you as well.”

What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a free, open source operating system that starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should “Just Work”, TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of support for every release. Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD.

Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need – a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

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What is the eligibility?

Literally you need not have any specific eligibility to get free cd.  The things You will need is :

• Internet Connection
• e-mail id
• Mailing Address

Everything is fine !  How to get it?

Step 1 : Go to the Ubuntu Linux free cd shipping  website at https://shipit.ubuntu.com

Ubuntu Shipit Website

Step 2 : Choose ” Request a CD of Ubuntu Desktop Edition” (For normal Desktop and Laptop also)

Step 3 : Create a new LaunchPad account.

What is Launchpad and a Launchpad Account?

Launchpad is the central point where we gather all sorts of interactions around Ubuntu, Canonical and free software generally. You can use your Launchpad account to report bugs, to find or contribute translations, to find specs, to contribute code, or to simply buy a t-shirt.

Ubuntu - Launchpad Login Service

Step 4 : Verify your email ID

Ubuntu - Launchpad email Verification

Step 5 : Choose Screen name and password.

Ubuntu - Launchpad Login

Step 6 : Fill the Free CD Request form

Request free Ubuntu CD

Step7 : Click on “Submit Request” and wait for your CD to arrive at your door step. You will get the CD within 4 to 6 weeks. Well it is worth the wait then not to try it at all…!

So what are you waiting for,  Book your Free Ubuntu CD now !

Note : Similarly you can request Kubuntu CD at https://shipit.kubuntu.org,

Note : Alternately you can also download it for free, which saves Ubuntu money so they can make it better.