--- title: New individual desktop services description: The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in the size and reach of the Ubuntu community while netbooks have brought many new consumer users to Ubuntu.  Other advances in user interface design, device compatibility and availability have meant that more small businesses and individuals have been able to start using Ubuntu. To meet […] url: https://canonical.com/blog/new-individual-desktop-services?format=md --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical "More about Canonical") on 31 July 2009 # New individual desktop services Share on:* [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.canonical.com/blog/new-individual-desktop-services "Share on Facebook") * [Twitter](https://twitter.com/share?text=New%20individual%20desktop%20services&url=https://www.canonical.com/blog/new-individual-desktop-services&hashtags=ubuntu "Share on Twitter") * [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.canonical.com/blog/new-individual-desktop-services&title=New%20individual%20desktop%20services "Share on LinkedIn") --- --- ## Newsletter signup Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. By submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/data-privacy). Sign up The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in the size and reach of the Ubuntu community while netbooks have brought many new consumer users to Ubuntu.  Other advances in user interface design, device compatibility and availability have meant that more small businesses and individuals have been able to start using Ubuntu. To meet this changing profile,  we’ve launched some new [Desktop Services](http://www.ubuntu.com/support/paid "Desktop Services") today geared towards this range of users, whether at home or in small businesses. If you’re a new non-technical Ubuntu enthusiast, or an experienced office professional these services are intended to give you the assistance you need to use Ubuntu with confidence. The way we see it, desktop support shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all, so there are three options to choose from: The [Starter Desktop Service](http://www.ubuntu.com/support/services/starter "Starter Desktop Service") is intended to address the needs of the new Ubuntu user who mainly uses their computer to surf the Web, watch movies, listen to music and write e-mails. The [Advanced Desktop Service](http://www.ubuntu.com/support/services/advanced "Advanced Desktop Service") is for more experienced users, who use their computer for a broad range of activities. This service helps users migrate their desktop from their previous environment, such as Windows. It also provides help with advanced applications, for example desktop publishing or setting up advanced file systems. Finally, the [Professional Desktop Service](http://www.ubuntu.com/support/services/professional "Professional Desktop Service") is for people who use Ubuntu in their work environment. This service includes assistance with desktop virtualization, advanced productivity applications and integration into the corporate network. We hope that these new services will enable even more people to use, explore and enjoy Ubuntu. Steve George – Corporate Services #### Related posts --- [estelacarmona](https://canonical.com/blog/author/estelacarmona) 28 August 2026 ### [AI harnesses for telco autonomous networks](https://canonical.com/blog/ai-harnesses-for-telco-autonomous-networks) 5G Article As the telco industry transitions toward Autonomous Networks Level 4, a fundamental architectural challenge has emerged: how do you build a secure, reliable and interoperable AI harness that bridges probabilistic AI reasoning with deterministic, carrier-grade network execution? ... --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 25 August 2026 ### [Arduino® VENTUNO™ Q is available for pre-order with Ubuntu pre-installed](https://canonical.com/blog/arduino-ventuno-q-is-available-for-pre-order-with-ubuntu-pre-installed) Canonical announcements Ubuntu tech blog London, UK – August 25, 2026 – Following our initial collaboration announcement in March 2026, Canonical and Arduino (a subsidiary of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.) are excited to announce that VENTUNO Q is now generally available for pre-order, pre-loaded with Ubuntu. VENTUNO Q is a dual-brain developer board designed for edge AI and robot ... --- [Mikhail Khazov](https://canonical.com/blog/author/khazov-m) 13 August 2026 ### [Advantech AOM-2721 is now Ubuntu Certified](https://canonical.com/blog/advantech-aom-2721-ubuntu-certified) Hardware Enablement Ubuntu tech blog Canonical announces that the Advantech AOM-2721 is officially joining the list of Ubuntu Certified Hardware. ...