Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS is available for download now. This is the second minor release to Trusty Tahr branch. The latest release brings number of small changes and security fixes. This new update removes the necessity of number of post-installation updates that you need to install after installing Ubuntu 14.04.2 ISO.
The new release brings latest hardware enablement stack that also includes Linux kernel 3.16. The updated kernel is quite stable, Linux 3.16 was introduced back in August 2014. The kernel was included in Ubuntu 14.10. The latest Ubuntu 14.04.2 also includes updated Xorg display server.
Ubuntu 14.04.2 comes with few new features too. It includes Kepler GPU support and many more small fixes to Btrfs. The latest release also brings support for DualShock 4 controller, which is an exciting new for gamers. The hardware enablement stack is automatically installed as you install Ubuntu 14.04.2 using installation drive.
However, the new stack is not installed as default, it is an opt-in stack. You can always enable or disable it. If you prefer Xorg and older Linux kernel, you can stick to them. Ubuntu 14.04.2 fixes many known issues of Trusty Tahr branch. It improves support for may specific items of hardware that had issue in previous 14.04.1 release. The new release fixes upgrade issues and smoothens the future upgrades.
The updated ISO is available, it includes fixes for some installation bugs too, most of these installation problems were hardware specific. 14.04.2 LTS releases are available for Lubuntu, Kubuntu, Ubuntu GNOME and many more Ubuntu based distributions. Clickhere to download Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS.
The new release brings latest hardware enablement stack that also includes Linux kernel 3.16. The updated kernel is quite stable, Linux 3.16 was introduced back in August 2014. The kernel was included in Ubuntu 14.10. The latest Ubuntu 14.04.2 also includes updated Xorg display server.
Ubuntu 14.04.2 comes with few new features too. It includes Kepler GPU support and many more small fixes to Btrfs. The latest release also brings support for DualShock 4 controller, which is an exciting new for gamers. The hardware enablement stack is automatically installed as you install Ubuntu 14.04.2 using installation drive.
However, the new stack is not installed as default, it is an opt-in stack. You can always enable or disable it. If you prefer Xorg and older Linux kernel, you can stick to them. Ubuntu 14.04.2 fixes many known issues of Trusty Tahr branch. It improves support for may specific items of hardware that had issue in previous 14.04.1 release. The new release fixes upgrade issues and smoothens the future upgrades.
The updated ISO is available, it includes fixes for some installation bugs too, most of these installation problems were hardware specific. 14.04.2 LTS releases are available for Lubuntu, Kubuntu, Ubuntu GNOME and many more Ubuntu based distributions. Clickhere to download Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS.
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