
Ubuntu Server defaults to installing the GA kernel, however you may select the HWE kernel from the installer bootloader.Īs usual, this point release includes many updates, and updated installation media has been provided so that fewer updates will need to be downloaded after installation. This support is offered on all architectures except for 32-bit powerpc, and is installed by default when using one of the desktop images. Like previous LTS series’, 16.04.2 includes hardware enablement stacks for use on newer hardware.

The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS (Long-Term Support) for its Desktop, Server, and Cloud products, as well as other flavours of Ubuntu with long-term support.
