--- title: "Ubuntu 8.04.1 LTS released\n | Ubuntu" description: Today we announced the release of Ubuntu 8.04.1 LTS for both server and desktop. This is the first of a series of maintenance releases on the 8.04 LTS roadmap that we have drawn below, and includes hundreds of important updates which are detailed in the release announcement. Mark has spoken about the overall  strategy in […] url: https://ubuntu.com/blog/ubuntu-8041-lts-released?format=md keywords: index, follow --- 1. [Blog](https://ubuntu.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Canonical](https://ubuntu.com/blog/author/canonical "More about Canonical") 7 July 2008 # Ubuntu 8.04.1 LTS released [LTS](https://ubuntu.com/blog/tag/lts) --- Share the article Today we announced the release of Ubuntu 8.04.1 LTS for both server and desktop. This is the first of a series of maintenance releases on the 8.04 LTS roadmap that we have drawn below, and includes hundreds of important updates which are detailed in the [release announcement.](https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-announce/2008-July/000112.html) Mark has spoken about the overall  strategy in [his blog](http://www.markshuttleworth.com/archives/146) so I won’t repeat all of that here, but as more and more users deploy Ubuntu we expect that this ‘twin track’ release cycle will be more widely understood. *Figure: Ubuntu Release Cycle* Ubuntu has earned respect for producing releases at 6 month intervals which include the latest open source software for desktops and servers, and Ubuntu 8.10 in October will continue that trend. Complementing the standard releases, every two years we produce an LTS release, which provides long-term stability for users who require it.  While the standard releases continue every six months and are quickly superseded, LTS continues to receive maintenance updates for years, with continuous professional support available from Canonical.  Where stability and support matter most, LTS is the right choice. Is this message getting through? We think so. We will be releasing some usage statistics for 8.04 Server which indicate that out of 50000 respondents to a survey, over two thirds are using 8.04 either in a test or production environment (the other one third use it for development). It is this audience that we seek to serve with the point releases and the 8.04 Long Term Support strategy. So for anyone moving into the deployment scenario from today, we present 8.04.1 as your logical choice (desktop or server). It is available now [from here](http://www.ubuntu.com/download) Matt Zimmerman – Ubuntu CTO [Get in touch Interested in running Ubuntu in your organization?](https://ubuntu.com/about/contact-us/form) ## Newsletter signup Get the latest Ubuntu news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. By submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/data-privacy). Sign up ## Share on --- ## Related posts [### Canonical expands total coverage for Ubuntu LTS releases to 15 years with Legacy add-on](https://ubuntu.com/blog/canonical-expands-total-coverage-for-ubuntu-lts-releases-to-15-years-with-legacy-add-on) Ubuntu Pro now supports LTS releases for up to 15 years through the Legacy add-on. More security, more stability, and greater control over upgrade timelines for enterprises. [Canonical](https://ubuntu.com/blog/author/canonical) 13 November 2025 [### Canonical announces 12 year Kubernetes LTS](https://ubuntu.com/blog/12-year-lts-for-kubernetes) Canonical’s Kubernetes LTS (Long Term Support) will support FedRAMP compliance and receive at least 12 years of committed security maintenance and enterprise support on bare... [Canonical](https://ubuntu.com/blog/author/canonical) 11 February 2025 [### Canonical announces the first MicroCloud LTS release](https://ubuntu.com/blog/canonical-releases-microcloud-lts) Canonical announces the first MicroCloud LTS release. MicroCloud 2.1.0 LTS features support for single-node deployments, improved security posture, and more flexibility during... [Canonical](https://ubuntu.com/blog/author/canonical) 15 November 2024 [### Canonical offers 12 year LTS for any open source Docker image](https://ubuntu.com/blog/canonical-offers-12-year-lts-for-any-open-source-docker-image) ‘Everything LTS’ – Canonical will build distroless Docker images to customer spec that include upstream components not packaged in Ubuntu, and fix critical CVEs within 24... [Canonical](https://ubuntu.com/blog/author/canonical) 26 June 2024