Ubuntu 12.04, the latest version of Canonical's flagship operating system featuring the Unity user interface and Head-Up Display menu system, has been released: "The Ubuntu team is very pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Long-Term Support). Code-named 'Precise Pangolin', 12.04 continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The team has been hard at work through this cycle, introducing a few new features and improving quality control. For PC users, Ubuntu 12.04 supports laptops, desktops, and netbooks with a unified look and feel based on an updated version of the desktop shell called 'Unity', which introduces 'Head-Up Display' search capabilities." Read the release announcement and see the features page for more details.
Screenshots review:
Lightdm Changes
Dash New Design
Home Quicklist
Dash Quicklist
New HUD Feature
Appearance new Features (Launcher Icons size, Theme)
Launcher settings in Appearance (Dodge option removed)
New Ubuntu one
RhythmBox as Default player
Sound Settings Changed
Enhancement in Privacy
and many more changes.
Download Ubuntu:
The Ubuntu Desktop images are oversized; you can use either a DVD or USB for installation instead of a CD.
Alternative Download Links:
Download (SHA256):
Ubuntu-12.04-desktop-i386.iso (701MB, torrent)
Ubuntu-12.04-desktop-amd64.iso (698MB,torrent).
http://releases.ubuntu.com/precise/ (Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server)
http://cloud-images.ubuntu.com/releases/precise/release/ (Ubuntu Cloud Images)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/netboot/12.04/ (Ubuntu Netboot)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/precise/release/ (Kubuntu)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/precise/release/ (Xubuntu)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/precise/release/ (Edubuntu)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/precise/release/ (Ubuntu Studio)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/precise/release/ (Lubuntu)
Also Checkout Important Things to do After Install of Ubuntu 12.04
Please test and report any bugs you find:
http://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs