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On the 27th December 2015 I ditched Windows for Linux - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (“Trusty Tahr”). I acted on impulse. I wrote a short post at the time to mark the occasion - Smashing Windows. The release of each new LTS is a natural opportunity to take stock and consider whether Ubuntu is still for me. It’s been a great introduction to Linux. I have learned a lot. Certainly not an expert, but my knowledge and understanding has grown over time. So the availability of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) got me thinking. Commentary about the increase in recommended RAM and storage is noticeable. I was interested in seeing how Ubuntu’s recommended specs stacked up over time compared with Windows and Debian - While it’s obvious that Ubuntu takes the lead in the relative increase of RAM and storage it’s not really an issue I worry about. I have plenty of both on the machines I use. I’m not bothered about snaps either. They’re not new and it’s my choice whether to use them. The planned integration…

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