Ubuntu 16.04 lts all information and requirements

Ubuntu 16.04 project leader Martin Wimpress today announced the general availability of the Ubuntu MATE 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) operating system.

Having been in development for the past six months, Ubuntu MATE 16.04 LTS debuted today as part of the Ubuntu 16.04 LTS operating system for PCs and for Raspberry Pi 2 and 3 motherboards. This is the first version with long-term support of Ubuntu MATE, and you will receive updates and security patches for 3 years.

Main new features of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

Among the main functions of Ubuntu MATE 16.04 LTS we can highlight the presence of the MATE 1.12.1 desktop environment with multi-touch support and natural scrolling for touchpads, as well as improved support for multi-monitor configurations and improved session management.

Among other things, the new MATE 16.04 LTS integrates extended support for systemd, a new tool that now features equipment vendor and model information, and a completely redesigned welcome screen.

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Also, the new operating system offers users access to Ubuntu MATE Software Boutique, which allows installing more than 150 applications with a single mouse click, and brings documentation with installation information for all newbies, along with a wizard for the operating system configuration after installation.

Another great new feature of Ubuntu MATE 16.04 LTS is the updated MATE Tweak tool, which received new capabilities, such as the ability to adjust the Mutiny panel to give the desktop a look similar to the Unity interface, as well as a new option that allows users activate keyboard LEDs on modern laptops and wireless keyboards.

Finally it brings support for the playback of DVDs and Blu-ray, as well as for running on single-board computers Raspberry Pi 2 and Raspberry Pi 3 as we already discussed on the web.

Minimum requirements: Dual Core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of hard drive and a graphics card with a minimum resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.

Support period: 3 years.

You can download Ubuntu MATE 16.04 LTS for 32 and 64 bit PCs and for PPC (PowerPC) systems from the official portal.

Xubuntu 16.04 LTS

One of the lightest, configurable and stable versions of this fantastic operating system. A different flavor and a new life for a limited PC. It has the latest version of the Xfce 4.12 desktop and many improvements over its previous system: such as the display configuration and the Alt-TAB shortcut.

Minimum requirements: 700 MHZ processor, 512 MB of RAM and 7 GB of hard disk.

Support period: 3 years.

Direct download link.

Ubuntu GNOME 16.04

This version is one of the most widespread thanks to its GNOME desktop. Above all, it is ideal for users seeking a highly customizable, modern desktop experience. Of course, it consumes a little more resources than XFce. Among its novelties we find the incorporation of GNOME 3.18, new applications, including event log, photo and calendar.

Minimum requirements: 1 GHz processor, 1.5 GB of RAM and 7 GB of hard disk.

Support period: 5 years.

Direct download link.

Kubuntu 16.04

The KDE desktop has greatly improved over previous years. Now it has a more modular and modern design. Among its best we find Plasma 5.5, the Breeze theme and the new KDE 5.12 applications.

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Minimum requirements: 1 GHz 32-bit processor, 1 GB of RAM and 10 GB of hard disk.

Support period: 5 years.

Direct download link.

Lubuntu 16.04 LTS

The lightest of all and the least resources requested. In this version you have all the best of Kernel 4.4, the latest version in the LibreOffice office suite, Firefox and many more.

Minimum requirements: 1 GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM and 7 GB of hard disk.

Support period: 5 years.

Direct download link.

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