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Ubuntu is a popular Linux distribution that has been adopted by many system administrators, developers, or everyday users who are searching for a robust and open-source operating system. Each version of Ubuntu brings new features, improvements and sometimes there are certain changes in system requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ubuntu releases a new version every six months; whereas, Long Term Support versions (LTS) are released every two years. The difference is that LTS versions are supported for the next five years, which is more appropriate for production environments. Regular releases receive nine months of active support, but the tradeoff is that they often contain the latest features, beta functionalities, and various updates that aren\u2019t found in LTS releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tutorial will compare features and performance between different versions of Ubuntu, and we will focus on LTS versions that are suitable for production environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparing Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ubuntu 18.04. LTS (Bionic Beaver)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Release Date: April 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support End Date: April 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kernel Version: 4.15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. GNOME 3.28: Here it became the default desktop environment, replacing Unity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Minimal Installation Option: Install a basic version of Ubuntu with essential utilities only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Improved Boot Speed: Optimizations for faster boot times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Updated Software Packages: Includes Python 3.6, LibreOffice 6.0, and others<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Note that this version has reached End of Life (EOL) and Ubuntu recommends upgrading it to newer and actively supported versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Release date: April 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Support End Date April 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Kernel Version: 5.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Key Features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Gnome 3.36: Enhanced performance and various new features in the desktop environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. It carries enhanced ZFS support with automated snapshots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. WireGuard VPN: Support for WireGuard VPN in the kernel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Updated Software Packages: Includes Python 3.6, Libre Office 6.4, GCC 9.3, PHP 7.4 and others.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Release Date: April 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Support End Date: April 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Kernel Version: 5.15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Key Features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. GNOME 40: Major update to the GNOME desktop environment that included significant improvements in usability and performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Improved Hardware Support: Enhanced support for modern hardware components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Enhanced Security Features: There were various security enhancements, including memory management and protection as well as mitigations against Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Updated Software Packages: Includes Python 3.10, LibreOffice 7.4, PHP 8.1, GCC 11.2 and others.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Ubuntu 24.04. LTS (Noble Numbat)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Release Date: April 25, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Support End Date: <\/p>\n\n\n\n