When you’re done, the computer should boot into Ubuntu 12.04. After kicking the tires a bit this morning, I can say that Ubuntu runs pretty well. Apps launch quickly.

As a Long Term Support (LTS) release, Ubuntu 12.04 will be supported for a full five years on both desktops and servers, making it a particularly attractive choice for business users.

The new software is now based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, and it brings several new business-oriented features along with it. Here’s a quick overview of some of the business functionality you can expect.

[ What CIOs don’t know about open source software ] There are three active LTS releases of Ubuntu: 12.04, 14.04 and 16.04. The support for 12.04 is ending this year on April 28, 2017.