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I want to start using Ubuntu so I went to software shop today, asking for Ubuntu Desktop installation media.

There were some Ubuntu boxes, like Windows ones. I was told that I should enter a product key from some label when installing Ubuntu. I have never seen copy protection in free software.

I was allowed to copy an example label PNG.

I am unable to download Ubuntu from official website because my computer doesn't have operating system installed and I don't have any other devices.

Where can I purchase genuine Ubuntu?

andrew.46
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Ubuntu is free software. It is not only free in cost, but free as in freedom. That means Ubuntu is free to download, run, copy, distribute, study, share, change and improve for any purpose, without paying licensing fees.

There used to be several places to buy a CD/DVD/USB of Ubuntu but due to the ease of downloading it and burning to DVD or writing to bootable USB, these options have all but disappeared. Perhaps you can use a public library?

Personally, I would not feel comfortable buying or recommending someone to purchase an unofficial release of an operating system.

See Our Mission and Licensing for more information.

Nmath
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