Download Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

A new version of Ubuntu Linux is released twice a year. As with AMD’s Catalyst drivers, the release year and month make up the version number. Canonical provides support for each version for a year and a half in the form of patches and updates. However, once every two years there is an LTS edition, especially for the business community. The abbreviation stands for Long Term Support and means that support is provided for five years.

In addition to special desktop and server variants, there are also other performances from ubuntu. For example, there are Kubuntu, which uses the KDE SC instead of Gnome as a desktop environment, and Edubuntu, which is specifically for education. Version 12.04 uses the Linux Kernel 3.2 released earlier this year and also brings improvements to its own desktop environment Unity, a head-up display that should give quick access to certain parts and of course many new versions of existing software. More information can be found in this review, the most important changes are listed below.

What’s new?
The release of Ubuntu 12.04 includes some clever enhancements to make your Ubuntu experience even more enjoyable. Take a look at what’s new and then explore Ubuntu for yourself.

The Head Up Display (HUD)
The new HUD gives you a fast alternative to the traditional, menu-based way of telling your computer what to do. Instead of clicking on menu items to give it instructions, you just press one key to bring up the HUD and start typing what you want to do. You’ll then get a list of functions, without ever needing to know in which menu they live.

The Video Lens
The new Video Lens makes it easier than ever to find the videos you want to watch. Just click on the icon on the Dash and enter your text to search. Whether it’s stored on your computer, on YouTube or anywhere else, you’ll soon see a list of matching content.

Ubuntu Software Center
The Ubuntu Software Center gives you instant access to thousands of apps. You can see the top-rated apps, compare apps by rating and user reviews, keep track of what you’ve installed, and sync your apps between all your Ubuntu computers.