LTS 16.04 review roundup!
Amrisha Prashar
on 29 April 2016
This article was last updated 9 years ago.
What a month! We had the release of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS that allowed us to bring out newer software for desktop in the form of snap packaging formats and tools.
By bringing snap packages to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS we are unifying the experience for Ubuntu developers, whether they are creating software for PC, Server, Mobile, and/or IoT Devices. This means greater security and reliability as it allows the two packaging formats – snap packages and traditional deb packages – to live comfortably next to one another which enables us to maintain our existing processes for development and updates to the OS. This reinforces our relationship with the Debian community and it enables developers and communities to publish either debs or snaps for the Ubuntu audience.
To celebrate the release, we’ve collated a range of reviews that shed light on what the LTS means. Happy reading!
Who said Ubuntu’s boring? From Infoworld >
Great slideshow of all the key features from IDG on Network World >
‘Ubuntu 16.04 LTS gives fans new reasons to love this popular linux desktop’ via PC World
And one of our favourite titles! ‘A perfect marriage between you and Ubuntu’ thanks The Register!
Talk to us today
Interested in running Ubuntu in your organisation?
Newsletter signup
Related posts
Canonical releases Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon
The 11th long-term supported release of Ubuntu delivers deep silicon optimization and state-of-the-art security for enterprise workloads.
From Jammy to Resolute: how Ubuntu’s toolchains have evolved
We cover new toolchain versions, devpacks and workflows that improve the developer experience. The evolution of Ubuntu’s toolchains story goes beyond just...
Hybrid search and reranking: a deeper look at RAG
Many of us are familiar with the retrieval augmented generative AI (RAG) pattern for building agentic AI applications – like digital concierges, frontline...