Canonical, the lead sponsor of Ubuntu, announced that users of Ubuntu 6.06 LTS edition (Long Term Support) can now <A HREF="http://www.prweb.com//releases/2007/4/prweb518714.htm">download and deploy IBM DB2 9.</A> The simplified deployment process and ease-of-use of Ubuntu, combined with IBM DB2 9 data server software, will enable companies to develop and deploy data servers at a lower cost.

Ubuntu 6.06 LTS is freely available, including security updates on servers, with no restrictions on usage. Businesses can now easily download and deploy IBM DB2 9 for Linux from the commercial section of the Ubuntu repository benefiting from the integration that Canonical and IBM have developed.