I would like to know the meaning of LTS. Many Linux OS are released these days and not every version gets an LTS. I know that it stands for 'Long Term Support' but please help me get questions to the following questions:
What's the time period of LTS?
What are the things kept in mind by developers to release LTS?
Does LTSÂ work for more than 3 years without any problems?
What’s the meaning of LTS?
1. Yes, LTS stands for 'Long Term Support'
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2. There are 3 different LTS with specific time periods:
 a. For Ubuntu Desktop with LTS of 3 yearsÂ
 b. For Ubuntu Server with LTS of 5 yearsÂ
 c. For Ubuntu Desktop & Server with LTS of 5 yearsÂ
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3. Developer's strategy for LTS
 1. They select which all features need to go into the LTS release, versus which have to be allowed for users to optionally download from a separate archive.
 2. Avoid structural changes as far as possible, such as changing the default set of applications, lots of library transitions, or system layer changesÂ
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4.Yes, It works for more than 3 years without problems.
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