Ubuntu 18.04 Will Get 10-Year Support

"I'm delighted to announce that Ubuntu 18.04 will be supported for a full 10 years," said Shuttleworth, "In part because of the very long time horizons in some of industries like financial services and telecommunications but also from IoT where manufacturing lines for example are being deployed that will be in ...

1. How long will Ubuntu 18.04 be supported?
2. Is Ubuntu 18.04 still supported?
3. How long will Ubuntu 20.04 be supported?
4. How long will Ubuntu 19.04 be supported?
5. What is the most stable Ubuntu version?
6. What is latest version of Ubuntu?
7. What happens when Ubuntu support ends?
8. Should I install Ubuntu LTS or latest?
9. Is Ubuntu good for daily use?
10. How can I make Ubuntu 20.04 faster?
11. What is Xenial Ubuntu?
12. What is LTS version of Ubuntu?

How long will Ubuntu 18.04 be supported?

Long term support and interim releases

Is Ubuntu 18.04 still supported?

Support lifespan

The 'main' archive of Ubuntu 18.04 LTS will be supported for 5 years until April 2023. Ubuntu 18.04 LTS will be supported for 5 years for Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server, and Ubuntu Core. Ubuntu Studio 18.04 will be supported for 9 months. All other flavors will be supported for 3 years.

How long will Ubuntu 20.04 be supported?

Ubuntu 20.04 is a long-term support (LTS) release. It follows on from Ubuntu 18.04 LTS which was launched back in 2018 and remains supported until 2023. Every LTS release is supported for 5 years on the desktop and server and this one is no exception: Ubuntu 20.04 is supported until 2025.

How long will Ubuntu 19.04 be supported?

Ubuntu 19.04 will be supported for 9 months until January 2020. If you need Long Term Support, it is recommended you use Ubuntu 18.04 LTS instead.

What is the most stable Ubuntu version?

16.04 LTS was the last stable version. 18.04 LTS is the current stable version. 20.04 LTS will be the next stable version.

What is latest version of Ubuntu?

Current

What happens when Ubuntu support ends?

When the support period expires, you will not get any security updates. You will not be able to install any new software from repositories. You can always upgrade your system to a newer release, or install a new supported system if the upgrade is not available.

Should I install Ubuntu LTS or latest?

LTS releases are always a good and safe choice, although in general all general non-LTS releases are just fine. LTS gives you longer support and in general better stability. Non-LTS will give you newer features, but you may run into more bugs and you'll have to upgrade at least every nine months. Really it's up to you.

Is Ubuntu good for daily use?

The main advantages of Ubuntu are, that it is easy to install and fairly stable in daily use. Stuff like being well-known, popular and easy to use are no real advantages over other options.

How can I make Ubuntu 20.04 faster?

Tips to make Ubuntu faster:

1. Reduce the default grub load time: ...
2. Manage startup applications: ...
3. Install preload to speed up application load time: ...
4. Choose the best mirror for software updates: ...
5. Use apt-fast instead of apt-get for a speedy update: ...
6. Remove language related ign from apt-get update: ...
7. Reduce overheating:

What is Xenial Ubuntu?

Xenial Xerus is the Ubuntu codename for version 16.04 of the Ubuntu Linux-based operating system. ... Ubuntu 16.04 also retires the Ubuntu Software Center, discontinues sending your desktop searches over the Internet by default, moves Unity s dock to the bottom of the computer screen and more.

What is LTS version of Ubuntu?

LTS stands for long term support. Here, support means that throughout the lifetime of a release there is a commitment to update, patch and maintain the software. For an LTS, there is a shorter development cycle, where engineers and contributors add to the body of the release.