Which LTS is good to start using Ubuntu?

Question

I am a beginner and wanted to know which LTS is good to start using the Ubuntu. I would prefer a stable version so that I have to do minimal tweaks.

Is there a reason not to just use the most recent? – Kevin Dec 04 '16 at 19:00 — Kevin, Dec 04 '16 at 19:00

score 5 · Accepted Answer · edited Dec 04 '16 at 18:13

5

I am a beginner myself and started using Ubuntu 16.04 LTS for my development at JustDoc, which is the latest LTS. I feel it is pretty stable and should be good for most functionalities.

Obviously, you will need to provide more information on what your intended use out of Ubuntu is, so that a correct LTS can be recommended.

edited Dec 04 '16 at 18:13

answered Dec 04 '16 at 17:57

Sandeep C

1,081

score 5 · Answer 2 · edited Dec 20 '16 at 23:39

5

Go with the latest LTS version because:

It wouldn't have made it to LTS, if there are any stability issues.
If there are any flaws in it, people are still using it which makes it more likely problems will be fixed in a shorter time period.

In the past I've used every LTS version and no major problems have arisen.

edited Dec 20 '16 at 23:39

Zanna

70,465

answered Dec 04 '16 at 18:26

sbarb

109

score 4 · Answer 3 · edited Dec 04 '16 at 17:59

4

You can visit the official website and download the latest stable LTS version and usually with Ubuntu no "tweaks" are required unless you want to.

edited Dec 04 '16 at 17:59

Sandeep C

1,081

answered Dec 04 '16 at 17:56

wadie

143

Which LTS is good to start using Ubuntu?

3 Answers3