Category: Ubuntu Pro
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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…
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Canonical Prolongs LTS Support to an Impressive 12 Years
Ubuntu’s long-term support releases just got even longer, with Canonical today announcing they are eligible for up to 12 years of security coverage from initial release. 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.…
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Issues Emerging: Ubuntu Pro Packages in ‘Software Updater’ Frustrates Users
The lack of an option to disable Ubuntu Pro package updates from appearing in the Software Updater tool in Ubuntu LTS releases has displeased some users. In the previous year, Canonical made modifications to the update-manager (or Software Updater) permitting it to show a selection of Ubuntu Pro package updates available for user systems, irrespective…
