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Ubuntu: New Ubuntu Release Available for Desktops and Servers, with Long Term, Global Support

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Jun 1, 2006

“Ubuntu, which has become one of the world’s most popular Linux
distributions in recent years, launched its latest version on June
1 following months of intense testing. The new release is titled
Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (Long Term Support), and has a specific emphasis on
the needs of large organisations with both desktop and server
versions.

“Ubuntu 6.06 LTS introduces functionality that simplifies common
Linux server deployment processes. For system administrators
setting up large numbers of web, mail and related servers, Ubuntu
6.06 LTS offers the fastest and most consistent path to deployment,
combined with the availability of global commercial support where
needed…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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