Ubuntu Desktop 12.04 LTS

Ubuntu Desktop

Our long-term support (LTS) releases are supported for five years – ideal for organisations undertaking large deployments. To install Ubuntu, you’ll need to create an installation CD or USB stick once your download is complete.
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Other ways to get Ubuntu

• Windows installer

  With our officially supported installer for Windows, you can install and uninstall Ubuntu easily and safely.
  
  Download Windows installer
  Read the installation instructions

• Buy CDs

  If you’d rather order an official Ubuntu CD and install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS that way, they are available from the Ubuntu shop, at just £5.00 for a pack of five, plus postage and packing.
  Buy 12.04 Desktop CDs from the shop
  

Do you want to upgrade? Follow our simple guide

Alternative options

Want to download via BitTorrent links, get DVD images with more language packs, use the text-based alternate installer or find previous versions of Ubuntu?
Take a look at a full list of our previous versions and alternative downloads