Microsoft’s .NET 10 has been officially integrated into the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS repositories since December, allowing users to install it easily via Apt. Recently, with the release of the .NET 10.0.1 servicing update, critical fixes for various runtime issues, as well as enhancements for ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Core, are now accessible.
The partnership between Microsoft and Canonical has facilitated easier access to .NET (pronounced "dot net"), a well-regarded open-source developer platform, making it more readily available to Ubuntu users since 2022. This collaboration aims to strengthen the software supply chain and enhance enterprise-level support for .NET on Ubuntu.
Key Features of .NET 10
The initial release of .NET 10.0.0 in November 2025 comes as a long-term support (LTS) update that promises three years of support from Microsoft. This version includes performance improvements for JIT and NativeAOT, new features in C# 14, and enhancements to ASP.NET Core, notably support for passkey authentication.
Canonical incorporated .NET 10.0 into the Ubuntu 24.04 noble repositories as a .Deb package, with the servicing update 10.0.1 following shortly after its initial inclusion. The servicing update, while not introducing major new features, does provide significant fixes that developers targeting cross-platform applications, web services, or backend systems will find beneficial.
For a smoother installation process, using Apt is recommended because it automatically sets up the environment variables while binary downloads from Microsoft’s website require manual setup.
Installation Instructions for .NET 10 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
To install .NET 10.0 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, open a terminal and run:
sudo apt install dotnet10If you only need specific components, such as the SDK or runtime, you can use the commands:
sudo apt install dotnet-sdk-10.0sudo apt install dotnet-runtime-10.0If you already have .NET 10.0.0 installed, check for the new update by running apt update. If version 10.0.1 is available, use apt dist-upgrade to install it. Note that the update might take up to 24 hours to sync across mirrors.
To verify your installed version of .NET, use:
dotnet --versionUpgrading from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
For those still using Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, .NET 10 can be installed from the dotnet backports PPA, though users should be aware that this PPA is maintained on a "best-effort" basis.
Long-Term Viability
Even though attention is shifting to the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS remains a viable option for enterprise users and developers who cannot upgrade as frequently. Initiatives like this partnership, along with regular updates for kernels and GPU drivers, ensure that long-term support releases are robust environments, even amid evolving technology trends.
For additional information, you can visit the Microsoft .NET 10 Overview or check the latest Ubuntu 24.04 LTS updates.