--- title: 'Ubuntu 4.10: end of support cycle' description: 'Matt Zimmerman, Ubuntu CTO writes: On October 20th, 2004, Ubuntu announced its first public release, version 4.10. This release was accompanied by a commitment to ongoing security updates for a period of 18 months, which has been reflected in the comprehensive set of Ubuntu Security Notices issued since that time. The support period for U […]' url: https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-4-10-end-of-support-cycle?format=md --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical "More about Canonical") 29 March 2006 # Ubuntu 4.10: end of support cycle [End of life](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/end-of-life) --- Share the article Matt Zimmerman, Ubuntu CTO writes: On October 20th, 2004, Ubuntu announced its first public release, version 4.10. This release was accompanied by a commitment to ongoing security updates for a period of 18 months, which has been reflected in the comprehensive set of Ubuntu Security Notices issued since that time. The support period for Ubuntu 4.10 is now nearing its end, and Ubuntu 4.10 will officially reach end-of-life on April 30th, 2006. At that time, Ubuntu Security Notices will no longer include information or updated packages for Ubuntu 4.10. The supported upgrade path from Ubuntu 4.10 is via Ubuntu 5.04. Instructions and caveats for the upgrade may be found at in the 5.04 upgrade notes. Note that upgrades to version 5.10 and beyond are only supported in multiple steps, via an upgrade first to 5.04, then to 5.10. Both Ubuntu 5.04 and Ubuntu 5.10 continue to be actively supported with security updates and select high-impact bug fixes. All announcements of official security updates for Ubuntu releases are sent to the ubuntu-security-announce mailing list. The Ubuntu 4.10 release changed the landscape of the Linux desktop. Quickly gaining popularity in homes, schools, businesses and governments around the world, Ubuntu is now widely considered the Linux desktop of choice. Ubuntu 6.06, due to be released on June 1st, 2006, will mark a new milestone for Ubuntu. Aimed at organisations with long-term and large-scale free software deployments, Ubuntu 6.06 is a robust and reliable platform that will be actively supported with security updates and high-impact bug fixes for a period of 3 years on the desktop and 5 years on the server. Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to [info@ubuntu.com](mailto:info@ubuntu.com") [Get in touch Interested in running Ubuntu in your organization?](https://ubuntu.com/about/contact-us/form) ## Sign up for our newsletter Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. By submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/dataprivacy). Sign up ## Share on --- ## Related posts [### Snapcraft 8.0 and the respectable end of core18](https://canonical.com/blog/snapcraft-8-0-and-the-respectable-end-of-core18) ‘E’s not pinin’! ‘E’s passed on! This base is no more! He has ceased to be! ‘E’s expired and gone to meet ‘is maker! ‘E’s a stiff! Bereft of life, ‘e rests in peace! If you... [Igor Ljubuncic](https://canonical.com/blog/author/igorljubuncic) 16 June 2023 [### How does Ubuntu 16.04 entering Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) affect snap publishers?](https://canonical.com/blog/how-does-ubuntu-16-04-entering-extended-security-maintenance-esm-affect-snap-publishers) At the end of April, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS will reach the end of its five years of mainstream support and enter the Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) phase. If you’re a snap... [Igor Ljubuncic](https://canonical.com/blog/author/igorljubuncic) 23 March 2021 [### FAQs: Ensuring the ongoing security compliance of Ubuntu](https://canonical.com/blog/faqs-ensuring-the-ongoing-security-compliance-of-ubuntu) Canonical recently announced that the Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Long Term Support) period will end on Friday, April 28, 2017. Following the end-of-life of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, Canonical... [Dustin Kirkland](https://canonical.com/blog/author/dustin-kirkland-2) 11 April 2017 [### Introducing Ubuntu 12.04 ESM (Extended Security Maintenance)](https://canonical.com/blog/introducing-ubuntu-12-04-esm-extended-security-maintenance) Canonical announced the Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) release almost 5 years ago, on April 26, 2012. As with all LTS releases, Canonical has provided ongoing security... [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 14 March 2017