Shuttleworth is probably playing a bit with smoke and mirrors here, however, and there’s likely not as much “new” here as it might seem. According to Canonical’s website, traditional support with free security and bug fixes for Ubuntu 18.04 still runs out in five years, or in April 2023. After that, you’ll need to write a check to Canonical to keep your machines safe and secure.
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