Ubuntu 13.04, the Raring Ringtail, was [released today](https://www.ubuntu.com/). Go and download it for [Desktop](https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop), [Server](https://www.ubuntu.com/download/server), [Cloud](https://www.ubuntu.com/download/cloud), and for our Chinese friends, download [Ubuntu Kylin](https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/zh-CN). You can find all the details of what is new in Ubuntu 13.04 on [www.ubuntu.com](https://www.ubuntu.com/).

Ubuntu 13.04 is a fantastic release, and I just want to offer thanks to the many people around the world in our community who helped make it happen. Folks such as developers, app/charm authors, designers, testers, triagers, translators, sys-admins, support providers, governors, docs writers, advocates, and more, all contributed their brick in the wall to delivering Ubuntu 13.04 across Desktop, Server, and Cloud, and continuing to bring freedom and elegance in technology to more people. But this is only part of the story, as behind the scenes, but in [full public view](https://archivedblog.jonobacon.com/2013/04/25/ubuntu-touch-progress/), we are continuing to evolve Ubuntu towards our convergence goals. This will be a common theme as we march forward to Ubuntu 13.10, the [Saucy Salamander](https://www.markshuttleworth.com/archives/1252).

I know many of us are tired after a hectic release schedule, so take some time to enjoy the release, get together with other Ubuntu friends, and celebrate Ubuntu 13.04! I will certainly be blowing the froth off a few cold ones tonight. 🙂