Hello.
Imagine this: a stable, secure platform maintained for 15 years without forcing a migration every five. Sounds utopian? Not to Canonical. They’ve just announced that Ubuntu LTS now has 15 years of support, thanks to a new layer called the Legacy add-on within Ubuntu Pro.
If you manage critical infrastructure in sectors like healthcare, government, finance, or manufacturing—where every update involves audits, validations, or recertifications—this news isn’t just relevant: it’s strategic.
What changes with this announcement?
- 5 years of standard support (as always).
- +5 years with Extended Security Maintenance (ESM).
- +5 extra years with the new Legacy add-on, available from Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (yes, until April 2029!).
All this without reinstalling systems, without breaking compatibility, and with continuous support for the kernel, system components, and thousands of open-source packages. Canonical understands this clearly: in regulated environments, stability isn’t a luxury… it’s a requirement.
So what does this have to do with you?
At Mobile Data Solutions, we know that many of our customers rely on Linux servers for their daily operations. That’s why 15 years of support for Ubuntu LTS is an opportunity to:
- Reduce operating costs: fewer migrations mean fewer engineering hours and less risk of downtime.
- Improve your cybersecurity posture: you’ll receive continuous patches for a decade and a half, closing the window to potential vulnerabilities.
- Plan with peace of mind: budgets, licenses, and support aligned with a long-term vision.
Furthermore, if you already use Ubuntu Pro, the Legacy add-on only costs 50% of the base price (although it’s not included in the free version for personal use).
What’s next?
If you have Ubuntu servers in production—especially older versions like 14.04 or 16.04—it’s time to review your support strategy. And if you haven’t yet considered Ubuntu Pro in your stack, perhaps it’s time to do so.
Do you need help evaluating your Linux infrastructure, securing your systems, or designing a 10+ year support policy? At Mobile Data Solutions, we do it every day.
👉 Contact us for a free technical review.
Because in cybersecurity and infrastructure, what isn’t planned… costs you.