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Ubuntu is the modern, open source [[Debian]]-based operating system on Linux for the enterprise server, desktop, cloud, and IoT. Developed by Canonical,it's one of the most popular distributions, thanks to its ease of use.
<big>Ubuntu is the modern, open source [[Debian]]-based operating system on Linux for the enterprise server, desktop, cloud, and IoT. Developed by Canonical,it's one of the most popular distributions, thanks to its ease of use.</big>


===End of Life announcements:===
'''<big>What is Ubuntu?</big>'''
 
<big>'''Ubuntu''' is a '''free and open-source Linux distribution''' based on '''Debian'''. It’s one of the most popular operating systems used in personal computing, servers, and cloud environments. Ubuntu is maintained by a UK-based company called '''Canonical Ltd.''' and is known for its '''ease of use, stability, and wide community support'''.</big><blockquote><big>The name '''Ubuntu''' comes from a Southern African philosophy meaning '''"humanity to others"''' or '''"I am because we are."'''</big></blockquote>
----
 
== <big>'''Key Features of Ubuntu'''</big> ==
{| class="wikitable"
!<big>Feature</big>
!<big>Description</big>
|-
|'''<big>Free & Open Source</big>'''
|<big>Ubuntu is completely free and open to modify and distribute.</big>
|-
|'''<big>User-Friendly GUI</big>'''
|<big>Comes with GNOME (default) desktop environment; alternative flavors use KDE, XFCE, etc.</big>
|-
|'''<big>Security First</big>'''
|<big>Regular security updates, built-in firewall (UFW), and AppArmor.</big>
|-
|'''<big>Software Support</big>'''
|<big>Access to thousands of packages via APT and Snap Store.</big>
|-
|'''<big>Regular Updates</big>'''
|<big>Releases every 6 months, with LTS (Long Term Support) versions every 2 years.</big>
|-
|'''<big>Wide Hardware Compatibility</big>'''
|<big>Works on desktops, laptops, servers, ARM devices, and cloud platforms.</big>
|-
|'''<big>Cloud & Server Ready</big>'''
|<big>Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Cloud are optimized for scalable infrastructure.</big>
|-
|'''<big>Community & Documentation</big>'''
|<big>Huge user base, forums, and official guides.</big>
|-
|'''<big>Customization</big>'''
|<big>Highly customizable via terminal or graphical tools.</big>
|}
----
 
=== <big>'''Ubuntu Version Table'''</big> ===
<big>Ubuntu uses a versioning format: '''YY.MM''' (Year.Month)</big>
{| class="wikitable"
!<big>Version</big>
!<big>Codename</big>
!<big>Type</big>
!<big>Release Date</big>
!<big>Support Ends</big>
|-
|'''<big>16.04 LTS</big>'''
|<big>Xenial Xerus</big>
|<big>LTS</big>
|<big>April 2016</big>
|<big>April 2024</big>
|-
|'''<big>18.04 LTS</big>'''
|<big>Bionic Beaver</big>
|<big>LTS</big>
|<big>April 2018</big>
|<big>April 2028</big>
|-
|'''<big>20.04 LTS</big>'''
|<big>Focal Fossa</big>
|<big>LTS</big>
|<big>April 2020</big>
|<big>April 2030</big>
|-
|'''<big>22.04 LTS</big>'''
|<big>Jammy Jellyfish</big>
|<big>LTS</big>
|<big>April 2022</big>
|<big>April 2032</big>
|-
|'''<big>24.04 LTS</big>'''
|<big>Noble Numbat</big>
|<big>LTS</big>
|<big>April 2024</big>
|<big>April 2034</big>
|-
|'''<big>24.10</big>'''
|<big>TBD</big>
|<big>Interim</big>
|<big>Oct 2024</big>
|<big>July 2025</big>
|}
<blockquote> <big>'''LTS (Long Term Support)''' versions get '''5 years of free support''' and up to 10 years with paid support (via Ubuntu Pro).</big>
 
<big>'''Interim releases''' (every April/October) get '''9 months of support''' and are for testing new features.</big></blockquote>
----
 
==  '''<big>System Requirements</big>''' ==
 
=== <big>Ubuntu Desktop (GNOME):</big> ===
{| class="wikitable"
!<big>Resource</big>
!<big>Minimum</big>
!<big>Recommended</big>
|-
|<big>CPU</big>
|<big>2 GHz dual-core</big>
|<big>2+ GHz dual-core or better</big>
|-
|<big>RAM</big>
|<big>4 GB</big>
|<big>8 GB+</big>
|-
|<big>Disk Space</big>
|<big>25 GB</big>
|<big>50 GB+</big>
|-
|<big>GPU</big>
|<big>Basic graphics</big>
|<big>OpenGL 2.0 capable</big>
|}
<blockquote><big>Lightweight flavors (like Xubuntu or Lubuntu) run smoothly on 1–2 GB RAM.</big></blockquote>
----
 
==  '''<big>Ubuntu in the Cloud</big>''' ==
<big>Ubuntu is the '''most popular OS on cloud platforms''', especially:</big>
 
* '''<big>Amazon Web Services (AWS)</big>'''
* '''<big>Microsoft Azure</big>'''
* '''<big>Google Cloud Platform (GCP)</big>'''
* <big>'''DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr''', etc.</big>
 
<big>Ubuntu also powers many containers and Kubernetes workloads due to its '''performance, security, and lightweight''' base images.</big>
----
 
=== <big>'''Security and Updates'''</big> ===
 
* <big>AppArmor: Mandatory access control system.</big>
* <big>UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall): Easy firewall configuration.</big>
* <big>Automatic Updates: Security patches can be auto-applied.</big>
* <big>Ubuntu Pro: Extended security updates (ESM) for up to 10 years.</big>
 
----
 
== <big>Why Choose Ubuntu?</big> ==
<big>✅ Free and open-source</big>
 
<big>✅ Beginner-friendly and widely supported</big>
 
<big>✅ Great for developers, servers, and general users</big>
 
<big>✅ Backed by Canonical, with commercial support options</big>
 
<big>✅ Excellent documentation and global community</big>
 
===<big>End of Life announcements:</big>===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Ubuntu Releases
|+<big>Ubuntu Releases</big>
!Release
!<big>Release</big>
!Active Support
!<big>Active Support</big>
!Security Support
!<big>Security Support</big>
|-
|-
|Ubuntu 14.04 'Trusty Tahr'
|<big>Ubuntu 14.04 'Trusty Tahr'</big>
(LTS)
<big>(LTS)</big>
|Ended on 02 Apr 2019
|<big>Ended on 02 Apr 2019</big>
|Ends on 01 Apr 2024
|<big>Ends on 01 Apr 2024</big>
|-
|-
|Ubuntu 16.04 'Xenial Xerus'
|<big>Ubuntu 16.04 'Xenial Xerus'</big>
(LTS)
<big>(LTS)</big>
|Ended on 02 Apr 2021
|<big>Ended on 02 Apr 2021</big>
|Ends on 01 Apr 2026
|<big>Ends on 01 Apr 2026</big>
|-
|-
|Ubuntu 18.04 'Bionic Beaver'
|<big>Ubuntu 18.04 'Bionic Beaver'</big>
(LTS)
<big>(LTS)</big>
|Ends on 02 Apr 2023
|<big>Ends on 02 Apr 2023</big>
|Ends on 01 Apr 2028
|<big>Ends on 01 Apr 2028</big>
|-
|-
|Ubuntu 20.04 'Focal Fossa'
|<big>Ubuntu 20.04 'Focal Fossa'</big>
(LTS)
<big>(LTS)</big>
|Ends on 02 Apr 2025
|<big>Ends on 02 Apr 2025</big>
|Ends on 01 Apr 2030
|<big>Ends on 01 Apr 2030</big>
|-
|-
|Ubuntu 22.04 'Jammy Jellyfish'
|<big>Ubuntu 22.04 'Jammy Jellyfish'</big>
(LTS)
<big>(LTS)</big>
|Ends on 21 Apr 2027
|<big>Ends on 21 Apr 2027</big>
|Ends on 01 Apr 2032
|<big>Ends on 01 Apr 2032</big>
|}
|}

Latest revision as of 11:13, 23 August 2025

Ubuntu is the modern, open source Debian-based operating system on Linux for the enterprise server, desktop, cloud, and IoT. Developed by Canonical,it's one of the most popular distributions, thanks to its ease of use.

What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a free and open-source Linux distribution based on Debian. It’s one of the most popular operating systems used in personal computing, servers, and cloud environments. Ubuntu is maintained by a UK-based company called Canonical Ltd. and is known for its ease of use, stability, and wide community support.

The name Ubuntu comes from a Southern African philosophy meaning "humanity to others" or "I am because we are."

Key Features of Ubuntu

Feature Description
Free & Open Source Ubuntu is completely free and open to modify and distribute.
User-Friendly GUI Comes with GNOME (default) desktop environment; alternative flavors use KDE, XFCE, etc.
Security First Regular security updates, built-in firewall (UFW), and AppArmor.
Software Support Access to thousands of packages via APT and Snap Store.
Regular Updates Releases every 6 months, with LTS (Long Term Support) versions every 2 years.
Wide Hardware Compatibility Works on desktops, laptops, servers, ARM devices, and cloud platforms.
Cloud & Server Ready Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Cloud are optimized for scalable infrastructure.
Community & Documentation Huge user base, forums, and official guides.
Customization Highly customizable via terminal or graphical tools.

Ubuntu Version Table

Ubuntu uses a versioning format: YY.MM (Year.Month)

Version Codename Type Release Date Support Ends
16.04 LTS Xenial Xerus LTS April 2016 April 2024
18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver LTS April 2018 April 2028
20.04 LTS Focal Fossa LTS April 2020 April 2030
22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish LTS April 2022 April 2032
24.04 LTS Noble Numbat LTS April 2024 April 2034
24.10 TBD Interim Oct 2024 July 2025

LTS (Long Term Support) versions get 5 years of free support and up to 10 years with paid support (via Ubuntu Pro). Interim releases (every April/October) get 9 months of support and are for testing new features.

System Requirements

Ubuntu Desktop (GNOME):

Resource Minimum Recommended
CPU 2 GHz dual-core 2+ GHz dual-core or better
RAM 4 GB 8 GB+
Disk Space 25 GB 50 GB+
GPU Basic graphics OpenGL 2.0 capable

Lightweight flavors (like Xubuntu or Lubuntu) run smoothly on 1–2 GB RAM.

Ubuntu in the Cloud

Ubuntu is the most popular OS on cloud platforms, especially:

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr, etc.

Ubuntu also powers many containers and Kubernetes workloads due to its performance, security, and lightweight base images.

Security and Updates

  • AppArmor: Mandatory access control system.
  • UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall): Easy firewall configuration.
  • Automatic Updates: Security patches can be auto-applied.
  • Ubuntu Pro: Extended security updates (ESM) for up to 10 years.

Why Choose Ubuntu?

✅ Free and open-source

✅ Beginner-friendly and widely supported

✅ Great for developers, servers, and general users

✅ Backed by Canonical, with commercial support options

✅ Excellent documentation and global community

End of Life announcements:

Ubuntu Releases
Release Active Support Security Support
Ubuntu 14.04 'Trusty Tahr'

(LTS)

Ended on 02 Apr 2019 Ends on 01 Apr 2024
Ubuntu 16.04 'Xenial Xerus'

(LTS)

Ended on 02 Apr 2021 Ends on 01 Apr 2026
Ubuntu 18.04 'Bionic Beaver'

(LTS)

Ends on 02 Apr 2023 Ends on 01 Apr 2028
Ubuntu 20.04 'Focal Fossa'

(LTS)

Ends on 02 Apr 2025 Ends on 01 Apr 2030
Ubuntu 22.04 'Jammy Jellyfish'

(LTS)

Ends on 21 Apr 2027 Ends on 01 Apr 2032

Pages in category "Ubuntu"

The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.

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