Meaning of Server vs. Desktop versions of Ubuntu Dapper Long-Term-Support

John Schofield schoflist at dakim.com
Mon Jun 12 19:18:07 UTC 2006


As I understand it, the Desktop version of Ubuntu Dapper LTS will be  
supported for 18 months, while the Server version of Dapper will be  
supported for 36 months.

What exactly does this mean? For instance, I'm pretty sure that the  
default install from the server CD would be supported for 36 months.  
What if I install ubuntu-desktop on top of a server install? Those  
packages are probably only supported for 18 months. But how do I  
know, when I'm planning a server rollout, exactly what packages will  
be supported for how long? Are all command-line apps considered  
"Server" while all GUI's are considered "Desktop?" Where is the  
boundary between the two?


Thanks very much!


John Schofield





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