--- 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?format=md --- 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. By submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/dataprivacy). Sign up ## Share on --- ## Related posts [### Canonical joins the Open Secure AI Alliance](https://canonical.com/blog/open-secure-ai-alliance) Canonical is now part of the Open Secure AI Alliance, announced by NVIDIA with partners across cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise software, open source foundations, and... [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 28 August 2026 [### Arduino® VENTUNO™ Q is available for pre-order with Ubuntu pre-installed](https://canonical.com/blog/arduino-ventuno-q-is-available-for-pre-order-with-ubuntu-pre-installed) London, UK – August 25, 2026 – Following our initial collaboration announcement in March 2026, Canonical and Arduino (a subsidiary of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.) are excited... [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 25 August 2026 [### Advantech AOM-2721 is now Ubuntu Certified](https://canonical.com/blog/advantech-aom-2721-ubuntu-certified) Canonical announces that the Advantech AOM-2721 is officially joining the list of Ubuntu Certified Hardware. [Mikhail Khazov](https://canonical.com/blog/author/khazov-m) 13 August 2026 [### Canonical integrates NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning with Ubuntu for always-on AI agents](https://canonical.com/blog/nvidia-nemotron-3-5-lightning) Canonical is pleased to announce that NVIDIA’s newly introduced NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, an open, customizable model built for always-on AI agents, is now available on... [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 11 August 2026