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Version 8.10 (October 2008)

Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop Edition delivers the features you need for an increasingly mobile digital life, including 3G wireless support and guest sessions that lets users temporarily share computers without compromising security. Ubuntu 8.10 Server Edition consolidates its support for virtualization with an integrated Virtual Machine builder, and brings with it a fully-supported Java stack and support for per-user directory encryption. More »

Version 8.04 (April 2008)

The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Long-Term Support) on desktop and server, continuing Ubuntu's tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. More »

Version 7.10 (October 2007)

Ubuntu 7.10 continues to deliver the best of the open source world to your desktop, laptop and server. New desktop features include improved hardware management features, integrated desktop search and enhanced visual effects. Server improvements include increased security through AppArmor, and tools to rapidly deploy Mail, Print and Database servers. More »

Version 7.04 (April 2007)

With the Ubuntu 7.04 release came a host of new features including data migration from Windows, new and easier ways to install multimedia codecs, binary drivers, as well as networking improvements and of course, GNOME 2.18, the 2.6.20 kernel and more.More »

Version 6.10 (October 2006)

With Ubuntu 6.10 release came a whole host of excellent new features. Improvements were made all around, such as faster system boot up times, faster GNOME start up times, improvements to the user interface, a shiny new optimised kernel, and GNOME 2.16. More »

Version 6.06 LTS (June 2006)

Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (Long Term Support) is supported with security updates for five years on the server and three years on the desktop. These Release Notes cover the new features that came with Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, download and installation notes, known issues, and frequently asked questions. More »

Version 5.10 (October 2005)

These Release Notes cover the new features that came in Ubuntu 5.10, download and installation notes, known issues, and frequently asked questions. Please read these notes before, during, and after installation and configuration of Ubuntu 5.10. More »