Certification Application packaging

Prepare your software for millions of Ubuntu users.

Canonical packages your application so it's easy for Ubuntu users to download it from the Ubuntu Software Centre.

Full-service option

Canonical:

• Packages your application for Ubuntu
• Makes your application available to all Ubuntu users through the intuitive Software Centre
• Packages up to five of your point or minor releases, and update the Ubuntu Software Centre (for a period of 12 months)
• Tells you about Ubuntu updates which may impact your application
• Gives you bug reports that relate to your application
• Reports the number of downloads of your application from the Software Centre

In return, we ask you to:

• Support your application to your standard enterprise level
• Make your security updates or point releases available on Ubuntu

Self-service option

Package your own application for Ubuntu but take advantage of our distribution channel and our expertise in maintaining immaculate quality standards.

Canonical:

• Reviews your Ubuntu package for standards compliance and technical best practice so it meets the highest standards
• Gives you a detailed report on the packages' compliance, with guidance on resolving any issues
• Makes your application available to all Ubuntu users through the intuitive Ubuntu Software Centre
• Provides advice if your application fails the initial inspection
• Re-inspects your revised package
• Reviews up to five of your point or minor releases, and updates the Ubuntu Software Centre (for a period of 12 months)
• Tells you about Ubuntu updates that affect your application
• Gives you bug reports that relate to your application
• Reports to you monthly on the number of downloads of your application from our repository.
• Only successful packages will be placed in the Ubuntu Software Centre.

In return, we ask you to:

• Support your application to your standard enterprise level
• Make your regular security updates or point releases available on Ubuntu.

Inspection service

One-off inspection for packages you prepare. Your package will be reviewed by our professional packagers, and we'll provide you with a written report. No distribution of the package or follow-up reviews are included in this service.