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    Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus Released

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Primes, Apr 22, 2016.

  1. Primes

    Primes Notebook Deity

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    Ubuntu 16.04 "Xenial Xerus" has been released.

    # read the in-depth blog notes
    # view the release notes
    # download and torrent links at Distrowatch.com

    http://www.ubuntu.com

    As you know Ubuntu releases a new version every 6 months however this version is a LTS or Long Term Support and will receive security updates for 5 years.
     
    Primes, Apr 22, 2016
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    Mr.Koala Notebook Virtuoso

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    The mascot:

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    Mr.Koala, Apr 24, 2016
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    i_pk_pjers_i Even the ppl who never frown eventually break down

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    I've been using it on my server since Beta 1, it's pretty amazing.
     
    i_pk_pjers_i, Apr 25, 2016
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    I replaced most of my Wheezy servers with it. So far so good.
     
    katalin_2003, Apr 25, 2016
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    I used the beta on a Thinkpad T460s, was smooth as butter on Skylake.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Apr 26, 2016
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