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Home > Linux > Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS released

Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS released

The Ubuntu team has announced the release of Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS (Long-Term Support) for its Desktop, Server, and Cloud products, other flavours of Ubuntu with long-term support.


Seda Nur Cinar Seda Nur Cinar
February 5, 2021
2 min read
Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS released
Update: Ubuntu 20.04.5 LTS is released with kernel 5.15

Canonical has announced a new update to the distribution’s install media and community editions. The new version 20.04.2 includes bug fixes that have become available since 20.04 was launched along with support for additional hardware. This is the first of two-point releases planned for this year.

Table of Contents

  • Long-term supported Linux release series 5.4
  • Download Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS
  • Upgrading from Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or 19.10
  • FAQ

Long-term supported Linux release series 5.4

20.04.2 includes hardware enablement stacks for use on newer hardware. This support is offered on all architectures. Ubuntu Server defaults to installing the GA kernel, however, users may select the HWE kernel from the installer bootloader.

Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS desktop, server and cloud besides its products Kubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu MATE, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Kylin, Ubuntu Studio and Xubuntu also available for other Ubuntu options such as.

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is based on the long-term supported Linux release series 5.4. HWE stack updated to Linux release series 5.8 comes with the core. Maintenance updates will be provided for 5 years for Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server, Ubuntu Cloud, and Ubuntu Core. All the remaining flavours will be supported for 3 years.

Notable features and enhancements in 5.4 since 5.3 include:

  • Support for new hardware including Intel Comet Lake CPUs and initial Tiger Lake platforms, AMD Navi 12 and 14 GPUs, Arcturus and Renoir APUs along with Navi 12 + Arcturus power features.
  • Support has been added for the exFAT filesystem, virtio-fs for sharing filesystems with virtualized guests and fs-verity for detecting file modifications.
  • Built in support for the WireGuard VPN.

Ubuntu 20.04.3 will be released in the summer carrying with it the Linux kernel used in Ubuntu 21.04. Ubuntu is a full-featured Linux distribution for desktops, laptops, clouds and servers, with a fast and easy installation and regular releases.

Download Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS

Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS Desktop and Server ISO files is available to download from the Ubuntu website:

Download Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS Desktop (64-bit ISO)

Download Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS Server (64-bit ISO)

Upgrading from Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or 19.10

Users can upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS from either Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or Ubuntu 19.10. Users who want to upgrade Ubuntu need to confirm their network connectivity to one of the official mirrors or to a locally accessible mirror as there are no offline upgrade options.

FAQ

What is the latest version of Ubuntu?

The latest LTS version of Ubuntu is 22.04, also known as "Jammy Jellyfish" and it was released on 21 April 2022. Ubuntu 22.04 will be supported until 2027.

What are the system requirements for Ubuntu?

The latest version of Ubuntu's system requirements are:

  • 2 GHz dual-core processor or better
  • 4 GB system memory
  • 25 GB of free hard drive space
  • Internet access is helpful
  • Either a DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media

Can Ubuntu run on older hardware?

If you have the above requirements, you can run Ubuntu. We do not recommend using the latest version of Ubuntu for older hardware, but you can try older versions of Ubuntu.

Can I run Ubuntu on a virtual machine?

Yes, you can install and use Ubuntu in virtual machines like VMWare or VirtualBox.

How do I enable Ubuntu on Windows 10?

To enable Ubuntu on Windows 10, you should be using at least Windows build 1709. Then you should enable Windows Subsystem for Linux from the Windows Features interface. Now you can download and install Ubuntu from Microsoft Store.

Can Ubuntu be installed on a virtual machine?

Yes, Ubuntu can be installed on a virtual machine. A virtual machine (VM) allows you to run an operating system within another operating system. This means that you can install Ubuntu on a virtual machine and run it on top of your current operating system, without the need to replace it or partition your hard drive.
To install Ubuntu on VMWare, you can refer to our article: How to create VM and install a Linux distro on VMWare Workstation

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Seda Nur Cinar

Seda Nur Cinar

Seda Nur Cinar is the news editor of the Cloud7 News. With more than 8 years of Linux and cloud experience, Seda is a Linux and opensource enthusiast, security researcher and a web application developer.

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