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Linux Mint Release Cycle: What You Need to Know
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Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution. You probably already know that.
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Ubuntu releases a new version every six months but Linux Mint doesn’t follow the six-monthly release pattern.
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Linux Mint uses the Ubuntu LTS ([long term support][1]) version as its base. An LTS version of Ubuntu is released every two years and hence **you also get a major Mint version every two years** (Mint 19, 20, 21, etc).
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Like the Ubuntu LTS versions, a major Linux Mint version is also supported for five years. Although, there are **three point releases in between** (Mint 20.1, 20.2, 20.3).
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Compared to Ubuntu, how long does Linux Mint receive updates? When should you expect an upgrade for Linux Mint? Should you upgrade when a new version is available?
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Here, let me highlight all these necessary details regarding the release cycle of Linux Mint.
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### Release Cycle of Linux Mint
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Ubuntu releases a long-term support release every two years. A Mint version is followed soon after. In other words, you get a new Mint version every two years.
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So, the Linux Mint 20 was released in 2020 based on Ubuntu 20.04, Mint 21 came in 2022 based on Ubuntu 22.04.
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Unlike Ubuntu, there is no strict release schedule for Mint. There is no predefined release date. The new version arrives when it is deemed ready by its developers.
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#### Point Releases
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In between the two (major) version releases of Mint, there are three point releases that arrive at an interval of six months.
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So, Mint 20 (or 20.0) was released in June ’20. Mint 20.1 came in December’20, Mint 20.2 in June’21 and Mint 20.3 in December’21. After that, the Mint team works on developing the next major release.
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What do these point releases have? A new version of the desktop environment, containing mostly visual changes in the UI. It may also feature new applications sometimes.
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The upgrade to the point release is optional. You can choose to stay with 20.1 and not upgrade it to 20.2 and 20.3. This is preferred by people who don’t like frequent (visual) changes to their systems.
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After the last point release (XX.03), your system will only get security and maintenance updates for installed software. You won’t get new major versions of the desktop environment and some other software like GIMP or LibreOffice.
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#### Support Cycle
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Not all Ubuntu-based distributions give you the same update cycle benefit as Canonical’s Ubuntu. Many Ubuntu-based distributions and the [official flavours][2] provide support for up to 3 years.
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Fortunately, for **Linux Mint**, you get the same update perks as Ubuntu.
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**Each Linux Mint release is supported for five years**. After that, you must upgrade to the next version or install the newer version afresh.
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For example, Mint 20 was released in 2020, a few months after Ubuntu 20.04. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is supported till 2025 and thus Mint 20 series is also supported till 2025.
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All point releases of a series are supported till the same date. Mint 20.1, 20.2, and 20.3 will all be supported till 2025.
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Similarly, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS will be supported until April 2027. You can expect the update cycle for Linux Mint 21 series (based on Ubuntu 22.04) until the same timeline.
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**To summarize:**
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* You get a new major version of Linux Mint every two years
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* Each major version is supported for five years
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* Each major release (version XX) is followed by three point releases (XX.1, XX.2, XX.3) before the next major release
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* The point releases (XX.1, XX.2, XX.3) are supported till the same time as their major version (XX)
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### When Should You Upgrade Linux Mint?
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That totally depends on you.
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A new major version comes every two years. If you can choose to upgrade it then or you can stay with your current version for its entire lifecycle of five years.
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Unless you want access to the latest features and improvements, you can choose not to upgrade your Linux Mint installation to another major version.
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For point releases, you may or may not choose to update. Like, 20 to 20.1 or 20.1 to 20.2. You will still get important security and maintenance updates even if you are not using the latest point release.
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You can refer to our [Linux Mint upgrade guide][3] for help.
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### Linux Mint Versioning and Naming
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Unlike Ubuntu’s flavours, Linux Mint has a different numbering scheme. Linux Mint likes to bump up the number with every Ubuntu LTS release.
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In other words:
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Linux Mint 19 → **Ubuntu 18.04 LTS**
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Linux Mint 20 → **Ubuntu 20.04 LTS**
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Linux Mint 21 → **Ubuntu 22.04 LTS**
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So, you should steer clear of the following confusion:
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*Linux Mint 20 was based on Ubuntu 20.04 does not mean that Linux Mint 21 will be based on Ubuntu 21.04.*
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Furthermore, every release has **three-point releases**, with minor updates to the core and potential upgrades to some Linux Mint applications.
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Now, coming to its **naming scheme**:
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Every Linux Mint release, be it minor or major, has a codename. Usually, it is a female name, normally of Greek or Latin origin.
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Like Ubuntu, there is a pattern in the codename as well. The codenames are in alphabetically increasing order for the major releases. When it comes to point releases, you will find a new name starting with the same alphabet.
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For example, Mint 20 was called **Ulyana**, with 20.1 as **Ulyssa**, 20.2 as **Uma**, and 20.3 **Una**. Similarly, Mint 19 series had codenames starting with T.
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At the time of writing this, Mint 21 (the latest release) codename starts with **V,** and the first release of the 21 series is called **Vanessa**.
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There will be at least three more minor releases in the Mint 21 series, and they will be released every six months until the next Mint major release in 2024. And they all will have a codename starting with the letter V.
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### Keep it Minty
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I hope this article clears any confusion with Linux Mint upgrades and educates you more about the release and update cycle on Linux Mint.
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via: https://itsfoss.com/linux-mint-release-cycle/
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作者：[Ankush Das][a]
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选题：[lkxed][b]
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译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID)
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校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID)
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本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出
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[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/
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[b]: https://github.com/lkxed
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[1]: https://itsfoss.com/long-term-support-lts/
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[2]: https://itsfoss.com/which-ubuntu-install/
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[3]: https://itsfoss.com/upgrade-linux-mint-version/
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[#]: subject: "Linux Mint Release Cycle: What You Need to Know"
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[#]: via: "https://itsfoss.com/linux-mint-release-cycle/"
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[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/"
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[#]: collector: "lkxed"
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[#]: translator: "chris000132 "
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[#]: reviewer: " "
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Linux Mint的发行周期：你需要知道的事情
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Linux Mint 是一个基于 Ubuntu 的发行版。你可能已经知道了。
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Ubuntu 每六个月发布一个新版本，但 Linux Mint 并不遵循六个月一次的发行模式。
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Linux Mint 以 Ubuntu LTS ([long term support，长期支持][1]) 版本作为其基础. Ubuntu 的 LTS 版本每两年发布一次，所以 **你将会每两年得到一个 Mint 的主要发行版本** (比如 Mint 19, 20, 21 等).
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与 Ubuntu LTS 版本一样，一个主要的 Linux Mint 版本也被支持五年。虽然在这期间有**三个小更新版本** (Mint 20.1, 20.2, 20.3).
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与 Ubuntu 相比，Linux Mint 的更新时间是多久？你应该在什么时候等待 Linux Mint 的升级？当有新版本的时候，你应该升级到新版本吗？
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在这里，让我强调所有以下这些关于 Linux Mint 的发行周期的必要细节。
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### Linux Mint 的发行周期
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Ubuntu 每两年发布一个长期支持版本。之后很快就会有一个 Mint 版本。换句话说，你每两年就会得到一个新的 Mint 发行版。
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所以，Linux Mint 20 是在 2020 年基于 Ubuntu 20.04 发行的，Mint 21 是在 2022 年基于 Ubuntu 22.04 发行的。
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与 Ubuntu 不同，Mint 没有严格的发行时间表。没有事先确定的发行日期。新版本在其开发者认为准备好的时候就会到来。
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#### 小数点版本
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在 Mint 的两个（主要）版本发布之间，有三个小数点发行版，每隔 6 个月发布一次。
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即 Mint 20（或 20.0）是在 20 年 6 月发布的。Mint 20.1 在 20 年 12 月，Mint 20.2 在 21 年 6 月，Mint 20.3 在 21 年 12 月。在这之后，Mint 团队致力于开发下一个主要版本。
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这些小数点版本会更新什么？一个新版本的桌面环境，主要包含用户图形界面的视觉变化。它有时也可能具有新的应用程序。
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升级到小数点版本是可选的。你可以选择继续使用 20.1，不升级到 20.2 和 20.3。这是那些不喜欢频繁（在图形界面上）改变他们系统的人的首选。
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在最后一个点发布（XX.03）之后，你的系统将只得到已安装软件的安全和维护更新。你不会得到新的主要版本的桌面环境和其他一些软件的更新，如 GIMP 或 LibreOffice。
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#### 支持周期
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并非所有基于 Ubuntu 的发行版都能为您提供与 Canonical 的 Ubuntu 相同的周期性更新优势。 许多基于 Ubuntu 的发行版和[官方的分支版本][2] 提供了长达3年的支持。
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幸运的是，对于 **Linux Mint** 来说，你可以得到和 Ubuntu 一样的更新福利。
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**每个 Linux Mint 版本的支持期为5年**，在此之后，你必须升级到下一个版本，或者重新安装较新的版本。
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例如，Mint 20 是在 2020 年发布的，比 Ubuntu 20.04 晚几个月。Ubuntu 20.04 LTS 被支持到 2025 年，因此 Mint 20 系列也被支持到 2025 年。
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一个系列的所有小数点版本都支持到同一日期。Mint 20.1、20.2 和 20.3 都将被支持到 2025 年。
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同样地，Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 将被支持到 2027 年 4 月。你可以期待 Linux Mint 21 系列（基于 Ubuntu 22.04 ）的更新周期到相同的时间线。
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**总结一下:**
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* 你每两年得到一个新的 Linux Mint 主要发行版
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* 每个主要发行版的支持周期为五年
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* 每个主要版本（XX版）在下一个主要版本之前都会有三个小数点版本（XX.1、XX.2、XX.3）。
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* 小数点版本（XX.1，XX.2，XX.3）与主要发行版（XX）的支持时间相同。
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### 你什么时候应该升级 Linux Mint？
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这完全取决于你，
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每两年会有一个新的主要发行版。你可以选择在那时升级它，或者你可以在整个五年的生命周期内保持你目前的版本。
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除非你想获得最新的功能和改进，你可以选择不把你的 Linux Mint 安装升级到另一个主要发行版。
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对于小数点版，你可以选择更新，也可以不更新。比如，20 到 20.1 或 20.1 到 20.2。即使你不使用最新的小数点版，你仍然会得到重要的安全和维护更新。
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你可以参考我们的 [Linux Mint 升级指南][3] 以寻求帮助。
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### Linux Mint 的版本划分和命名
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与 Ubuntu 发行版不同，Linux Mint 有一个不同的编号方案。Linux Mint 喜欢在每一个 Ubuntu LTS 版本中提升编号。
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换句话说:
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Linux Mint 19 → **Ubuntu 18.04 LTS**
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Linux Mint 20 → **Ubuntu 20.04 LTS**
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Linux Mint 21 → **Ubuntu 22.04 LTS**
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所以，你应该避开以下的混淆：
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*Linux Mint 20 基于 Ubuntu 20.04 并不意味着 Linux Mint 21将基于 Ubuntu 21.04。*
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此外，每个版本都有**三个小数点发行版本**, 内核的小更新和一些 Linux Mint 应用程序的潜在升级。
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现在，来看看它的**命名方案**:
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每个 Linux Mint 版本，无论是小的还是大的，都有一个代号。通常，它是一个女性的名字，通常源自希腊或拉丁语。
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和 Ubuntu 一样，代号中也有一个模式。主要发行版的代号是按字母顺序递增的。当涉及到小数点版本发布时，你会发现新的名字会以相同的字母开头。
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例如，Mint 20 被称为 **Ulyana**, 20.1 为 **Ulyssa**, 20.2 为 **Uma**, 而 20.3 为 **Una**。同样地，Mint 19 系列的代号以 T 开头。
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在写这篇文章的时候，Mint 21（最新版本）的代号以 **V** 开头，21系列的第一个版本叫 **Vanessa**。
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在 Mint 21 系列中至少还会有三个小版本，它们将每六个月发布一次，直到 2024 年的下一个 Mint 大版本。而它们都将有一个以字母 V 开头的代号。
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### Keep it Minty
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我希望这篇文章能消除对 Linux Mint 升级的任何困惑，并让你更多地了解 Linux Mint 的发布和更新周期。
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via: https://itsfoss.com/linux-mint-release-cycle/
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作者：[Ankush Das][a]
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选题：[lkxed][b]
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译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/chris000132)
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校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID)
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本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出
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[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/
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[b]: https://github.com/lkxed
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[1]: https://itsfoss.com/long-term-support-lts/
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[2]: https://itsfoss.com/which-ubuntu-install/
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[3]: https://itsfoss.com/upgrade-linux-mint-version/
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