wikiLinux longterm kernel versions
New Linux Kernel Versions are released five to six times per year. In addition to the latest stable version, so-called long-term (LTS, Long-term support) kernels are actively maintained and provided with security updates. The long-term versions are typically the latest kernel version of a calendar year.
Longterm kernel versions
The following longterm versions are currently maintained:[1][2]
| version | published | planned EOL (End-Of-Life) | comment |
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| 6.18 | 30.11.2025 | December 2028 | |
| 6.12 | 17.11.2024 | December 2028 | base kernel Debian 13 |
| 6.6 | 29.10.2023 | December 2027 | |
| 6.1 | 11.12.2022 | December 2027[3] | base kernel Debian 12 |
| 5.15 | 21.10.2021 | December 2026 | base kernel Ubuntu 22.04 LTS |
| 5.10 | 13.12.2020 | December 2026 | base kernel Debian 11 |
| 5.4 | 24.11.2019 | December 2025 | base kernel Ubuntu 20.04 LTS |
| 4.19 | 22.10.2018 | December 2024 | |
| 4.14 | 12.11.2017 | Januar 2024 |
References
- ↑ The Linux Kernel Archives - Releases (www.kernel.org)
- ↑ bump the longterm EOL dates to a be a bit longer than previously documented (git.kernel.org, 25.02.2026)
- ↑ Linux 6.1 LTS Kernel To Receive An Extra Year Of Support (www.phoronix.com, 17.12.2024)
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Author: Werner Fischer Werner Fischer, working in the Knowledge Transfer team at Thomas-Krenn, completed his studies of Computer and Media Security at FH Hagenberg in Austria. He is a regular speaker at many conferences like LinuxTag, OSMC, OSDC, LinuxCon, and author for various IT magazines. In his spare time he enjoys playing the piano and training for a good result at the annual Linz marathon relay.
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