Version 16.04.5 Release Date: August 2, 2018

NOTE: This distro comes on DVDs. Please ensure that your system will read from a DVD before ordering.

Minimum System Requirements

• 1 GHz processor (for example Intel Celeron) or better.
• 1.5 GB RAM (system memory).
• 7 GB of free hard drive space for installation.
• Either a CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media.
• Internet access is helpful (for installing updates during the installation process).

If you have an old machine, you may consider other alternatives like Lubuntu or Xubuntu.

Features of Ubuntu GNOME 16.04 LTS

• GNOME 3.18
• Fixes to Language pack installation (gnome-control-center) and ibus support
• GNOME Software has replaced Ubuntu Software Center
• GNOME Calendar and GNOME Logs are installed by default
• GNOME Builder (IDE) is now available in the archives
• Support for installing Snappy packages.
• If you want try the GNOME Classic session on the live CD, set a user password before logging out.
• Root-less Xorg is now available, if you are using FOSS KMS drivers you can enable it by removing "xserver-xorg-legacy" package.

• Experimental wayland session is now available. Install gnome-session-wayland and then select "GNOME on wayland" from login screen (Only works with OSS GPU drivers).

Applications in Ubuntu GNOME 16.04 LTS

• GNOME Shell. The GNOME desktop environment from where you can search and start applications, switch between windows, etc.

• Nautilus (File Manager). An easy to use file manager for organizing your documents, music, pictures, videos and files in general.

• Firefox Web Browser. Browse the web with one of the most popular fast, flexible and secure web browsers.

• LibreOffice. Create professional documents, spreadsheets, presentations and even more with the open-source office suite.

• gedit (Text Editor). A small and lightweight text editor for the GNOME desktop environment.

• GNOME Software. Lets you browse and install thousands of free and paid applications available for Ubuntu.

• Tweak Tool. Change advanced settings – appearance, fonts, keyboard and mouse, windows and workspaces. Install extensions, set power options, select startup applications.