Canonical Is Considering Dropping Support for 32-bit PCs After Ubuntu 18.10
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Canonical's Dimitri John Ledkov laid down an example draft plan on how Canonical will deal with 32-bit (i386) support for upcoming Ubuntu Linux releases.
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The developer now suggests that starting with Ubuntu 16.10 and until the next LTS (Long Term Support) release, Ubuntu 18.04, Canonical should continue to provide the 32-bit (i386) port to run legacy apps on 64-bit systems, build the 32-bit d-i / netboot installer and corresponding kernel, as well as the cloud images, but no longer offer the 32-bit Ubuntu Desktop and Server ISOs.
So, if we are reading this right, starting with the upcoming Ubuntu 16.10 "Yakkety Yak" release, there shouldn't be any 32-bit Desktop and Server ISO images available for download. The same plan should stick for the Ubuntu 17.04 and Ubuntu 17.10 as well. Then, starting with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Canonical should also stop producing the 32-bit (i386) d-i / netboot installer, kernel, and cloud images. Full Story |
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