Canonical Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Reaching End of Standard Support

We’re announcing the upcoming end of standard support for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) on 31 May 2025, as we focus on delivering a more secure and optimized Linux experience. Originally released in April 2020, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS introduced key enhancements like improved UEFI Secure Boot and broader Kernel Livepatch coverage,…

18/03/2025Linux and Open Source Blog

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