Current version 10.04 - Lucid Lynx, released April 2010.

Kubuntu is built around the KDE desktop, while the Ubuntu version uses Gnome.

Ubuntu is a Debian GNU/Linux derivative which made its first release in 2004.
Full details can be found at Ubuntu.

Ubuntu, can be installed on a Windows machine using Wubi.

The CDs - $7.50 each.

The CD can be either i386 (32 bit), or amd64 (64 bit)
Ububtu desktop; Kubuntu desktop
These are live CDs which can run from the CD to sample. the distribution before installing. A quick, easy, but inflexible installation. Not to be used for upgrading.

Kubuntu desktop; Kubuntu alternate
These CDs are standard installation CDs which are able to install customised systems. They can be used for upgrading.

The DVDs - $15 each.

These DVDs are large desktop CD mainly incorporating extra languages.
The DVD can be either i386 (32 bit), or amd64 (64 bit)
Ubuntu DVD; Kubuntu DVD.

Ubuntu is tightening up on its free CDs from https://shipit.ubuntu.com. However, bulk purchases of discs can be made from Ubuntu.

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