Canonical Extends LTS Support to 12 Years
As you know, every Ubuntu LTS release receives 5 years of standard security (and select application) updates out of the gate. This covers packages in the ‘main’ Ubuntu repo. Subscribing to Ubuntu Pro adds a further 5 years of security coverage for packages in both ‘main’ and ‘universe’.
Now there’s Legacy Support, a purchasable add-on for Ubuntu Pro customers. This offers an additional 2 years of coverage, bringing the total LTS support period up to 12 years from release for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and above.
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Canonical now supports Ubuntu LTS releases for 12 years, for a price
The popular Linux distribution, Ubuntu, will now receive a total of 12 years of security and support coverage on LTS releases starting with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. To avail these extra years of support, Ubuntu Pro subscribers will have to purchase the new Legacy Support add-on.
Canonical has not provided pricing details of the add-on but instead requests customers get in contact to find out more. The optional Ubuntu Pro is a paid service for businesses but also free for personal use on five machines - it still supports 10 years of security updates if you don’t buy the new add-on.
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Ubuntu Linux LTS releases get up to 12 years of support
Canonical, the company behind the popular Ubuntu operating system, has announced a significant extension to the support lifecycle of its long-term support (LTS) releases. The new Legacy Support add-on for Ubuntu Pro subscribers will now provide security maintenance and support for an impressive 12 years, extending the previous 10-year commitment.
This enhancement is available starting with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and will benefit both enterprises and individual users who rely on the stability and security of Ubuntu for their critical systems. By default, Ubuntu LTS releases receive five years of standard security maintenance. However, with Ubuntu Pro, this is expanded to 10 years for both the main and universe repositories, offering access to a broader range of secure open-source software.
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Ubuntu Linux LTS Releases Can Now Get 12 Years of Updates
Each release of Ubuntu Linux is supported for nine months, with the Long Term Support (LTS) versions getting five years of updates and security fixes. Canonical is now pushing that even further, starting with a new program aimed at corporate deployments.
Canonical already sells Ubuntu Pro as an optional subscription for home users and businesses, which adds another five years of updates and software support for Ubuntu LTS releases, on top of the existing (free) five years of support. Ubuntu 18.04 LTS was released in April 2018, and mainstream support ended after May 2023, but it will continue to receive updates through Ubuntu Pro until April 2028.
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Canonical Introduces 12-Year Support for Ubuntu LTS Releases
Canonical, the company behind the popular Linux distro Ubuntu, has made an exciting announcement that will delight its user base and, more precisely, its enterprise customers.
Starting with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Canonical is extending its Long Term Support (LTS) from the standard five years to an impressive 12 years. This extension is made possible by the introduction of the Legacy Support add-on for Ubuntu Pro subscribers.
Historically, Ubuntu LTS releases have been supported for five years, ensuring users receive essential security updates and maintenance.
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Canonical expands Long Term Support to 12 years starting with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Today, Canonical announced the general availability of Legacy Support, an Ubuntu Pro add-on that expands security and support coverage for Ubuntu LTS releases to 12 years. The add-on will be available for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS onwards. Long term supported Ubuntu releases get five years of standard security maintenance on the main Ubuntu repository.
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Canonical extends LTS support lifecycle from 10 to 12 years
On October 20, 2004, Canonical uncovered the first Ubuntu Linux release, labeled 4.10 "Warty Warthog" and its successor, 5.04 "Hoary Hedgehog," arrived in early April 2005. The first LTS (long term support) release landed on the first day of June 2006, carrying the 6.06 "Dapper Drake" banner. Since it was supposed to arrive as 6.04, this first long-term support version is often referred to jokingly as a "Late To Ship" release. The list of currently supported releases starts with the April 17, 2014-dated Ubuntu 14.04 "Trusty Tahr" and stops (for now) at 24.04 LTS "Noble Numbat," which is scheduled to arrive at the end of next month.
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Ubuntu LTS Gets 12 Years of Legacy Support: An Analysis for Security Practitioners
Canonical has announced extending Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) to 12 years, providing security coverage from the initial release. While regular LTS releases receive 5 years of standard security updates, subscribing to Ubuntu Pro adds 5 years.
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Canonical Expands Support for Ubuntu LTS to 12 Years
Canonical has significantly expanded support for its Ubuntu LTS releases, offering 12 years of support starting with Ubuntu 14.04.
Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distro by far. Canonical is largely responsible for making Linux approachable to the masses, solving many of the pain points that plagued individuals trying to switch over from Mac or Windows. The company offers two releases of Ubuntu: an LTS (long-term support) version that is released every two years and an interim release that comes out every six months.
Canonical already offers five years of standard support for LTS releases, upgrading that to 10 years with Ubuntu Pro. Ubuntu Pro is free for personal use—with a limit on the number of machines covered—and a paid service for companies.
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Canonical offers two addtional years of support for Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS
Canonical, the company behind the Linux distribution Ubuntu, will support the free and paid Ubuntu Pro LTS version two years longer than the standard 10 years of support. This is possible through the new paid Ubuntu Pro service Legacy Support. The service will be available starting with version Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Canonical has not yet announced the cost of the additional two years of support.
Users of the free -up to five devices- and paid business Ubuntu Pro LTS versions will now receive 12 years of support through the additional Legacy Support service starting with release 14.04 LTS. This is two years longer than Ubuntu Pro’s standard ten years of support. The service includes phone and ticket support.
Ubuntu Pro LTS support for Ubuntu v14.04 is nearing the end of its support term, which is April 2024. Now when users purchase a Legacy Support subscription, this support will continue until April 2026.
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Canonical Bumps LTS Support to 12 Years (For a Fee)
As you know, every Ubuntu LTS release receives 5 years of standard security (and select application) updates out of the gate. This covers packages in the ‘main’ Ubuntu repo. Subscribing to Ubuntu Pro adds a further 5 years of security coverage for packages in both ‘main’ and ‘universe’.
Now there’s Legacy Support, a purchasable add-on for Ubuntu Pro customers. This offers an additional 2 years of coverage, bringing the total LTS support period up to 12 years from release for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and above.
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Canonical Bumps LTS Support to 12 years
If you're worried that your Ubuntu LTS release won't be supported long enough to last, Canonical has a surprise for you in the form of 12 years of security coverage.
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Canonical Unveils 12 Years of Support for Ubuntu LTS
You say you're perfectly happy with your current Ubuntu Linux release and really, really don't want to move from it? Boy, does Canonical have a deal for you. A new Ubuntu Pro add-on extends the security and support longevity for Ubuntu Long-Term Support (LTS) releases to a dozen years.
Starting with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, the new service will extend the lifespan of security maintenance and support to a remarkable 12 years. In practice, that doesn't mean Ubuntu 14.04 will be supported for a dozen more years. Instead, it's getting two more years of support.
Ubuntu LTS versions have traditionally offered five years of security maintenance from Canonical's main repository. The introduction of Ubuntu Pro took this a step further, guaranteeing an extended ten years of security across both main and universe repositories. This extension not only broadens the horizon for enterprise clients and users but also secures a vast library of open-source software.