What is an LTS release of Ubuntu Why is it important?
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What is an LTS release of Ubuntu Why is it important?
An LTS release is recommended for production-ready consumers, businesses, and enterprises because you get years of software support and no system-breaking changes with software updates.
How long are LTS releases supported?
five years
All normal releases (13.04 and later) are only supported for 9 months. All LTS releases (12.04 and later) are supported for five years on both the desktop and the server.
When did Ubuntu 20.04 LTS release?
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS was released on April 23, 2020, succeeding Ubuntu 19.10 as the latest stable release of this hugely popular Linux-based operating system — but what’s new?
What’s the difference between Ubuntu and Ubuntu LTS?
1 Answer. There is no difference between the two. Ubuntu 16.04 is the version number, and it is a (L)ong (T)erm (S)upport release, LTS for short. A LTS release is supported for 5 years after release, while regular releases are supported for only 9 months.
What is the most recent Long Term Support release of Linux distribution?
Updated list of Linux distributions with Long Term Support (LTS)
| Distribution | Version | Standard LTS End |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 20.04 (Focal) | April 2025 |
| RHEL | 6 | Nov 30th 2020 (2) |
| RHEL | 7 | June 30th 2024 (2) |
| RHEL | 8 | May 31st 2029 (2) |
Why is Long Term Support important?
Long-term support extends the period of software maintenance; it also alters the type and frequency of software updates (patches) to reduce the risk, expense, and disruption of software deployment, while promoting the dependability of the software.
What is Ubuntu LTS release?
LTS is an abbreviation for “Long Term Support”. We produce a new Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Server release every six months. You get free security updates for at least 9 months on the desktop and server. A new LTS version is released every two years.
How long will Ubuntu 20.04 be supported?
Get Our Latest Supported Ubuntu Linux We recommend the 20.04 LTS version of Ubuntu, for desktop PCs. LTS stands for long-term support — which means five years, until April 2025, of free security and maintenance updates, guaranteed. Request our latest build of Ubuntu Linux for your SCSCF supported Linux computer today!