Linux 6.6 (longterm)
LINUX-6.6Linux kernel · Release · Linux longterm
Support ends · in 417 days
Linux 6.6 (longterm) is aging: support ends on (in 417 days).
- Released
- 3y ago
- End of software maintenance
- in 1y 2mo
- End of security support
- in 1y 2mo
- End of support
- in 1y 2mo
Lifecycle Milestones
| Released | 3y ago | |
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| End of software maintenance | in 1y 2mo | |
| End of security vulnerability support | in 1y 2mo | |
| Last date of support | in 1y 2mo |
Is Linux 6.6 (longterm) still maintained?
For now. Linux kernel maintenance for Linux 6.6 (longterm) ends on 2027-12-31. Schedule the upgrade before then. See Linux kernel's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for Linux 6.6 (longterm) stop?
Security fixes for Linux 6.6 (longterm) stop on 2027-12-31. After that date, a system on this release cannot be patched against newly disclosed vulnerabilities without upgrading.
What should I upgrade Linux 6.6 (longterm) to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained Linux kernel release. Check Linux kernel's release notes for the recommended version.
Linux 6.6 (longterm) Release Lifecycle
Linux 6.6 (longterm) is a release line of Linux kernel Linux longterm. Linux kernel ships bug fixes until the end of active support and security fixes until the end of security support; after that, systems still running it must move to a supported release to stay patchable. The dates below are the published milestones for this release line. Vendor support will continue until .