Ubuntu is among the most widespread Linux editions for desktop computers, but the Operating System also has a server release, that has been becoming more popular recently. Ubuntu is very quick and supports a number of hardware components, so it can work on pretty much any kind of computer without using too much system resources. The Operating System is regarded as being really dependable and secure, plus because of its popularity, you will find various sources online with information about any question or problem that you might have. The Long-Term Support (LTS) versions are supported for a minimum of 5 years, so you'll be able to get security patches without having to worry about softwareissues in the long term. Due to the fact that Ubuntu is free to use, you'll be able to modify both its core and the thousands of additional software packages which you can download and install in any way you find fit, without any restrictions and without any license fees. This way, you'll get an effective, stable and powerful web hosting service and pay only the cost of the server.