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== Add Mirror ==
For Desktop Edition:
#Go to Applications->Ubuntu Software Center
#Go to System->Administration->Update Manager
#Go to Edit->Software Sources...
#Click Settings (lower left corner)
#Click Ubuntu Software tab
#For '''Download from:''' select Other
#Click on United States
* Debian based
* 6 month release cycle, which is timed shortly after and includes the latest Gnome release
* Releases are supported with security updates for 18 months
* Every 2 years, LTS version is released which is supported for 3 years on desktop and 5 years on server
* Easy to install/use
* Strong user community