Ubuntu 16.10 "Yakkety Yak" 32 and 64 bit

On the DVD

Paul C. Brown

This month, on our double-sided disk, we have the newest version of Ubuntu, 16.10 "Yakkety Yak." It comes with important and exciting changes you won't want to miss.

Yakkety Yak comes with the new graphical Software Center installer introduced in 16.04. The command-line suite of APT tools has also received a facelift making it much easier to use. The Snap system of self-contained packages has a growing catalog of packages from which to choose.

On side B, you'll find the 64-bit version of Ubuntu. This version will work better on more modern machines and will deliver a faster and more optimized experience. If in doubt, try this version first.

Side A comes with the 32-bit version of Yakkety Yak, ideal for older machines or if you have compatibility problems with libraries or apps.

Ubuntu 16.10

New software management apps
Apt and snap package managers
Linux kernel 4.8.0
LibreOffice 5.2
Configurable launcher and menus
Firefox 49
Thunderbird 45

Double-Sided DVD

This DVD is a double-sided Live disk. You can try out the operating system on the disk without installing anything on your computer. You can later install the 32- or 64-bit version of Ubuntu from the Live desktop.

The DVD has a label on side A of the disk, so, if you want to run the 64-bit version of Ubuntu, the side with the label should be facing up in the tray. If you want to use the 32-bit version, you should insert the disk with the label facing down.

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