Canonical released the latest version of Ubuntu Desktop

Canonical has released the latest version of Ubuntu, 14.04 LTS and desktop and server installers are available on the Ubuntu website for download. The Long Term Support (LTS) release is supported and maintained by Canonical for five years and is also known as Trusty Tahr, as per Canonical's naming scheme.

Not only will 14.04 be available for PCs and Servers, it will also form the basis of the first Ubuntu tablets, from Canonical's OEM partners.

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS also offers users the option to switch to the Unity 8 UI, the next-generation user interface part of Ubuntu's phone and tablet OS.

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS provides migration tools for organizations and users upgrading from the previous 12.04 LTS release. The new release also includes tools required for business use including remote delivery of applications, compatibility with Windows file formats, browser-based cloud solutions and the Microsoft Office-compatible LibreOffice suite.

'The 14.04 LTS release offers a solid, intuitive experience which is easy to manage,' Jane Silber, CEO at Canonical comments. 'It is a viable and affordable alternative for those organisations considering a switch from Microsoft, and specifically those replacing XP or Windows 7 as they come to the end of life.'