Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) has been a reliable and solid operating system for many users. However, as we move toward the end-of-life (EOL) for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, it’s time to think about upgrading to the next Long-Term Support (LTS) release. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS will no longer receive standard updates after May 31, 2025.
Luckily, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) has already been released and is ready for users to upgrade to. But here’s the catch: upgrades between Ubuntu versions are sequential, which means you cannot directly upgrade from Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Instead, you need to go through Ubuntu 22.04 LTS first.