--- title: LTS 16.04 review roundup! description: What a month! We had the release of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS that allowed us to bring out newer software for desktop in the form of snap packaging formats and tools. By bringing snap packages to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS we are unifying the experience for Ubuntu developers, whether they are creating software for PC, Server, Mobile, […] url: https://canonical.com/blog/lts-16-04-review-roundup --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Amrisha Prashar](https://canonical.com/blog/author/amrisha-prashar "More about Amrisha Prashar") 29 April 2016 # LTS 16.04 review roundup! --- Share the article What a month! We had the release of [Ubuntu 16.04 LTS](http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04/) that allowed us to bring out newer software for desktop in the form of snap packaging formats and tools. By bringing snap packages to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS we are unifying the experience for Ubuntu developers, whether they are creating software for PC, Server, Mobile, and/or IoT Devices. This means greater security and reliability as it allows the two packaging formats – snap packages and traditional deb packages – to live comfortably next to one another which enables us to maintain our existing processes for development and updates to the OS. This reinforces our relationship with the Debian community and it enables developers and communities to publish either debs or snaps for the Ubuntu audience. To celebrate the release, we’ve collated a range of reviews that shed light on what the LTS means. Happy reading! [Who said Ubuntu’s boring? From Infoworld >](http://www.infoworld.com/article/3058240/linux/has-ubuntu-become-a-boring-distribution.html) [Great slideshow of all the key features from IDG on Network World >](http://www.networkworld.com/article/3059561/meet-the-new-ubuntu-a-linux-release-tailor-made-for-enterprises.html) [‘Ubuntu 16.04 LTS gives fans new reasons to love this popular linux desktop’ via PC World](http://www.pcworld.com/article/3058857/linux/ubuntu-1604-lts-gives-fans-new-reasons-to-love-this-popular-linux-desktop.html) [And one of our favourite titles! ‘A perfect marriage between you and Ubuntu’ thanks The Register!](http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/04/25/ububtu_1604_review/) [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. In submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Notice](https://canonical.com/legal/data-privacy/contact) and [Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/data-privacy). Sign up ## Share on --- ## Related posts [### What designers should know about semiotics](https://canonical.com/blog/what-designers-should-know-about-semiotics) What happens when you look at an apple? When you see it, you perceive the apple and assign meaning to it based on your language, experience, and personal preferences – such as... [Sophie Carroll](https://canonical.com/blog/author/sophiecarroll) 15 October 2026 [### Canonical releases Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-releases-ubuntu-26-10-stonking-stingray) The latest interim release of Ubuntu previews privacy conscious speech-to-text, enables post-quantum package signing, completes the rollout of Rust coreutils, and improves... [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 15 October 2026 [### Securing open source software dependencies in the public cloud](https://canonical.com/blog/securing-open-source-software-dependencies-in-the-public-cloud) Building stable and secure software requires understanding build systems and having a plan for vulnerabilities in your software dependencies. [Aaron Whitehouse](https://canonical.com/blog/author/aaron-whitehouse) 5 October 2026 [### AI infrastructure for telcos](https://canonical.com/blog/ai-infrastructure-for-telcos) Why moving from pilots to production changes the platform Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the demonstration phase. Telco operators are already exploring it for fault... [Benjamin Ryzman](https://canonical.com/blog/author/benjaminryzman) 2 October 2026