Ubuntu 8.04LTS is Live -- Sun Systems First to be Certified!
A few hours ago, Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Long Term Support) made its worldwide debut. Parties are being held by LoCo teams around the world and there is even an IRC bash that is currently going on.
LTS Mach II
This is Ubuntu's second LTS version and just like the first, Ubuntu 6.06LTS, this one has been certified to run Sun systems. Not only that but so far Sun is the only major vendor to be certified on 8.04LTS.
8.04 is a big deal because, as an LTS, it is supported with free patches and upgrades for five years on the server and three years on the desktop. Normal releases are supported for 18 months on both the server and desktop. This is Canonical's big run at the enterprise and its great to be a part of it!
Which Sun Systems?
Canonical has certified four Sun servers, three new ones and one which has been certified since the last LTS. These servers represent both AMD and Intel based systems and, in the case of the AMD-based X2200M2 and the Intel-based X4150 the certification holds for both the dual and quadcore versions. Also certified is the Intel-based Ultra 24 workstation which was first certified on the 7.10 release.
| Arch. |
System |
Ubuntu 8.04LTS |
Ubuntu 7.10 |
Ubuntu 7.04 |
Ubuntu 6.06LTS |
| AMD | Sun Fire X2100 M2 server | certified | |||
| AMD |
Sun Fire X2200 M2 server | certified | |||
| AMD | Sun Fire X4100 server | certified | certified | certified | certified |
| Intel |
Sun Fire X4150 server | certified | |||
| Intel |
Sun Ultra 24 workstation | certified | certified |
The Heron has landed - Congrats all around!
So a toast to the Ubuntu community, Canonical and Hardy Heron, a most excellent release!
Pau for now...
Where's the T1/T2 systems?
Posted by Alex on April 24, 2008 at 11:50 AM CDT #
Have downloaded and installed. Exploring the cool new features, and must say, I am impressed. Detailed report in a while!
http://techwatch.reviewk.com/2008/04/ubuntu-hardy-heron-8-04-2/
Posted by Desmond Haynes, Jr. on April 24, 2008 at 12:36 PM CDT #
Hey Alex,
Starting with 8.04 we've moved to a community model for the UltraSPARC servers vs. formal certification. The brand new T2-based T5240 is currently being ported to 8.04LTS and Im waiting to get the update on its status. Stay tuned...
thx
Posted by Barton on April 24, 2008 at 03:17 PM CDT #
Hope to see T5240 support, soon.
Posted by Thorleif Wiik on April 24, 2008 at 03:26 PM CDT #
Any update / response on the T5240 certified/support?
Posted by Ayden on April 29, 2008 at 11:07 PM CDT #
As soon as Ubuntu allows users to play their beloved under-microsoft games - as soon as it become the global leader of the OS market!
Posted by Economic and Culture Observer (Lenno Cornish) on May 01, 2008 at 02:31 AM CDT #
Is there support for Ubuntu in T5240 ?
Posted by utpal hazrika on January 20, 2009 at 01:26 AM CST #