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LTS releases, or Long Term Support releases, are a key concept in software lifecycle management, particularly for enterprise and server environments. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover both Microsoft and open-source LTS releases. One thread examines the delayed PowerShell 7.6 LTS build, which shipped in March 2026 after packaging complexity and compliance changes caused a slip, highlighting challenges in maintaining reliable release pipelines for Windows tools. Another thread covers Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon), scheduled for April 23, 2026, with a public beta in late March and a point release in August for upgrades. These threads reflect the importance of LTS releases for stability, long-term support, and predictable upgrade paths in mixed Windows and Linux environments.
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    PowerShell 7.6 Postmortem: LTS Release Delay From Packaging Complexity

    Microsoft’s latest PowerShell postmortem is a quiet but important admission: even one of Windows’ most trusted built-in tools can be slowed by packaging complexity, compliance changes, and fragile release plumbing. The company says PowerShell 7.6, its newest LTS build, slipped beyond its...
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    Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon: Release Dates and Upgrades

    Canonical has locked in the development timetable for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS — codename Resolute Raccoon — and the schedule sets a clear path to a final desktop and server release on April 23, 2026, with a public beta in late March and the customary point release in August that enables upgrades from...
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