Greg Kroah-Hartman Stretches Support Periods for Key Linux LTS Kernels
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- Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman extends support lifetimes of several long-term kernels after discussions with users and maintainers.
- LTS kernel end-of-life dates are being extended, reflecting real-world adoption rather than preplanned schedules.
- Enterprise Linux distributions like Red Hat, SUSE, and Canonical already support extended lifecycles beyond official EOL dates.
- Examples of extended EOL dates include Linux kernel branches 6.12 (now Dec 2028) and 6.18 (now Dec 2028).
- Companies often continue using EOL software with services like TuxCare to patch vulnerabilities and save costs.