Ubuntu
Currently, Ubuntu is the default operating system for linux clients (laptops, workstations etc.), it is also the default operating system for Disposable Nodes and the Compute Station that those disposable nodes run on.
Ubuntu Releases
Supported releases
- 24.04 (preferred)
- 22.04
- 20.04
Details on Ubuntu Releases:
https://ubuntu.com/about/release-cycle
Kernel Releases
Supported kernels
- 6.8 (preferred)
- 6.5
- 5.15
Details on Kernel Releases:
https://ubuntu.com/about/release-cycle#ubuntu-kernel-release-cycle
https://www.kernel.org/category/releases.html
Although not officially supported, using 6.6 kernel (a Linux LTS kernel) on Ubuntu is possible: