New Release: Ubuntu 24.04

Canonical released a new version of their Ubuntu server offering Ubuntu Server 24.04!

 Highlights include

• HSM support for Secure Execution
• Further Crypto enhancements and extensions

See the announcement on the mailing list here, and the blog entry at Canonical with all Z-specific highlights here.

This release is very significant, since it marks a so-called LTS (Long Term Support) release, granting an extended service timeframe of up to 10 years, as illustrated here.