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Ubuntu releases can be categorized in two types, normal releases (such as Ubuntu 12.10) and LTS (Long-Term Support,--like for example, Ubuntu 12.04--), latter Ubuntu version that centers solid-as-a-rock stability as a first-class citizen.

As a consequence, users and companies interested in stability (while ignoring the latest app versions and newest features) utilize LTS releases.

Ubuntu 12.04.1 has been released, as the first "release" in the 12.04.x series for desktop, cloud and server.

The main benefit of the 12.04.1 version is its integration of security updates and various fixes, consequently, downloading and installing Ubuntu 12.04.1 LTS requires fewer updates (as compared with the "regular" Ubuntu 12.04 LTS), thus eliminating various unnecessary downloads and updates.

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS was release weeks ago, transforming Unity into a polished, fast and reliable interface, nevertheless, the new look&feel introduced various bugs, too.

Unity 5.12 has just landed in Ubuntu 12.04 as a stable release update, designed with fixing bugs in mind, as well a targeting (and achieving) a boost in speed.

The Unity panel's shadows feature now a faster, more pleasant look especially when users hover the mouse pointer over several indicator menus.

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS was released just days ago, nevertheless, there are already numerous Unity lenses available for 12.04, some of them developed and strengthened prior to its release, others just "in time" for the new Ubuntu LTS:

Ubuntu 12.04 was released on April 26th 2012, event followed by numerous release parties with different approaches: meetings, Loco teams gatherings and, as seen in the bellow clip, live online parties.

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS was released yesterday, shipping, by default, the gorgeous new Unity shell.

Nevertheless, there are users who still use and enjoy in their daily workflow "traditional" interfaces and interaction behaviors, such as GNOME 2-like sessions.

In Ubuntu 12.04, the above approaches can be easily acquired via plenty of choices, like for instance:

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS has been released, taking the desktop (and the server) to another level, in terms of pixel-perfect polish, enhanced stability, faster experience, an overall level of high-quality precision.

What is new in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS?

Unity 5 has gone through a rigorous process of enhancements, improvements and polish, presenting itself as a solid, fast and good-looking shell.

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With just days left until the 12.04 LTS release and finishing the last details on the overall launch, the developers have just made available the Precise's artwork materials that are to be used by users on creating various covers (desktop and server flavors included).

The CD Distribution materials, as well as optimized printing "how to" advices are available on https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DIYMarketing#A12.04_artwork

Ubuntu 12.04 will be launched next week, April 26th 2012, event that, along with solid excitements related to Precise's new features and overall fancy polish, is packed with further goodies, meaning, the developers have created a Facebook event with prizes.

"We want you to post your best recommendation of Ubuntu, as a comment right here on this page. And you needn’t feel limited to words. You can link to pictures or poems, ads or anecdotes - when it comes to promoting Ubuntu, anything goes".

Ubuntu uses by default as a login experience the Unity greeter, a greeter that provides a good-looking accessible login screen with fancy animations and eyecandy elements.

At the moment, Precise's Unity greeter, when on entering the password, plays (the default behavior) a sound (the "ready sound", sound that acts as an attention that the greeter is ready to receive passwords, change users, etc), that can be perceived, by various users, as inappropriate.