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lanmanlab.bsky.social
@lanmanlab.bsky.social
Now I have something new
November 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
X is down, but Bluesky is just fine
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Same Here.
November 18, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Recent examples:

24.04 → Noble Numbat

22.04 → Jammy Jellyfish

20.04 → Focal Fossa

18.04 → Bionic Beaver
July 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Each Ubuntu release has a codename:
→ An adjective + an animal, both starting with the same letter 🦄
July 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
🐧 Ubuntu Code Names Are Fun
July 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
🔹 Regular Releases

Released every 6 months

Supported for only 9 months

Good for testing new features
July 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
🔹 LTS (Long Term Support)

Released every 2 years (e.g. 20.04, 22.04, 24.04)

Supported for 5 years (or up to 10 with Extended Security Maintenance)

Best for servers and long-term setups
July 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
🛡️ LTS vs Regular Ubuntu Releases
July 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Ubuntu uses a version format like:
YY.MM → Year.Month of release
Examples:

22.04 → April 2022

24.04 → April 2024

Ubuntu releases twice a year:
1. April (.04)
2. October (.10)
July 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Terminal Emulator: A GUI app that lets you open a terminal in a graphical OS. (e.g., GNOME Terminal, Windows Terminal)
July 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Terminal: The interface where the shell runs (used to be hardware, now software).
July 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Secure Shell (SSH): Securely access a shell on a remote computer over a network.
July 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Shell: The command-line interpreter (like bash, zsh) that lets you control your OS.
July 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Examples:

Ubuntu – beginner-friendly

Arch – minimal and DIY

Fedora – cutting-edge devs

Debian – stability

Kali – ethical hacking

💡 Distros share the Linux base but differ in goals, tools, and community.
July 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM