Category: Esm
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Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Security Support Ends: What You Need to Know About Paid Options
If you’re still using Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus), you need to be aware that its Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) has officially ended as of April 2026. This means your system will no longer receive security updates. After being released in April 2016, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS initially benefited from five years of standard support, followed…
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How to Enable Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS for Continued Updates
Time is nearly up on support for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, with standard software, bug fix, and security updates coming to an end on May 29, 2025. Users of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS should consider upgrading to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (or newer) if possible. However, for those who cannot upgrade, enabling Extended Support Maintenance (ESM) is a…
