I have discovered that it is best to keep up to date with the Ubuntu releases. As of 24 January 2026 I currently have installed version 24.10 which has not only gone EOL (end of life) but also the release following it has also gone EOL. This makes it difficult to upgrade - in fact the advice indicates that in such a scenario it is quicker to install a new system from scratch.
Official Ubuntu DocumentationInstall Ubuntu tutorial
Ubuntu EOL (end of life) upgrades
My first question on askUbuntu.com
Snap installs are slow - discussion.
ReadMe for the Handy app
Installing Apps on Ubuntu: A Comprehensive Guide
A Comprehensive Guide to Using Snap Packages on Ubuntu
See search assistant with search -- ubuntu how to give apps permission to use devices
Security Permissions on Ubuntu WikiUbuntu version history on Wikipedia
My Instance of Ubuntu
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On Tuesday 27 January 2026 I installed Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Long Time Support). This version has the name Resolute Raccoon.
The install went well, choosing to run installer from the desktop of a try only running copy of 26.04 booted from USB.
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