--- title: A Précis for Precise description: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS will be released to the world this Thursday and it’s going to be fantastic. We’ve known for quite a while that Ubuntu is not only beautiful, but also usable and robust for individuals and a great platform for app developers. Those traditions continue in 12.04, with the added bonus of long term […] url: https://canonical.com/blog/a-precis-for-precise?format=md --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Jane Silber](https://canonical.com/blog/author/silbs "More about Jane Silber") 24 April 2012 # A Précis for Precise [12.04](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/12-04) [LTS](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/lts) --- Share the article Ubuntu 12.04 LTS will be released to the world this Thursday and it’s going to be fantastic. We’ve known for quite a while that Ubuntu is not only [beautiful](http://www.ubuntu.com/tour), but also [usable and robust for individuals](http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/if-my-mother-in-law-can-use-ubuntu-linux-anyone-can/10802) and a great platform for [app](http://developer.ubuntu.com/) [developers](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOpVhuB9sVk). Those traditions continue in 12.04, with the added bonus of long term support (LTS) promise. This release will be our fourth LTS release, [a significant milestone](http://blog.dustinkirkland.com/2011/10/magic-number-4.html) by itself, but it will also be the first in which we offer special consideration of [hardware refresh cycles on the desktop](http://www.canonical.com/content/ubuntu-1204-feature-extended-support-period-desktop-users) and [fast-moving technology developments in the cloud](http://undacuvabrutha.wordpress.com/2012/04/19/openstack-in-ubuntu-server-12-04-lts/). Ubuntu 12.04 LTS  is the ideal platform for organisations looking for more cost-effective alternatives to traditional desktop computing. As enterprise moves to cloud-based apps and lighter, more mobile clients, the argument for moving beyond a Windows-only environment has never been stronger. Ubuntu delivers an intuitive, responsive and above all, [productive desktop experience](http://www.canonical.com/about-canonical/resources/case-studies/legislators-kerala-india-work-better-ubuntu-laptops) at a [fraction of the cost](http://www.canonical.com/about-canonical/resources/case-studies/skalica-city-hall-reduces-costs-70-cent-ubuntu) of its competitors. Ubuntu Server 12.04 LTS combines the world’s best open source server and cloud technologies with five years of hardware, security and maintenance updates, and of course the option of enterprise-grade commercial support. This combination of proven technologies, time-saving deployment tools and long-term support makes it a [cost-effective platform](http://www.canonical.com/about-canonical/resources/case-studies/chicago-based-financial-services-company-chooses-ubuntu-and-c) for any workload from print and [web serving](http://www.canonical.com/about-canonical/resources/case-studies/ubuntu-powers-online-presence-heart-fm-capital-fm-and-classic) to [big data applications](http://www.canonical.com/about-canonical/resources/case-studies/ubuntu-big-data-environment-provides-new-insight-music-indust) and [the cloud](http://www.canonical.com/about-canonical/resources/case-studies/mercadolibre-builds-1000-node-ubuntu-cloud-it-demand). With support guaranteed for five years, [certification](http://www.canonical.com/content/ubuntu-1204-lts-server-be-certified-supported-hp-proliant-systems) on a [wide range of hardware](http://ubuntu.com/certification) and the option of [enterprise-grade commercial services](http://www.ubuntu.com/business/services/overview), Ubuntu is a proven, cost-effective enterprise platform that can be relied on for the long term for their desktop, server, and cloud needs. On Thursday we expect to see the reliability, collaboration, freedom and yes, precision, that Ubuntu embodies delivered again, on time, and in style. I can’t wait. [Get in touch Interested in running Ubuntu in your organization?](https://ubuntu.com/about/contact-us/form) ## Sign up for our newsletter Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. 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