Ubuntu Welcome
After logging in for the first time, the Ubuntu Welcome wizard will guide you through some more steps, including an introduction to Ubuntu Pro and an opportunity to help Ubuntu by sharing some basic system information.
Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro is a comprehensive subscription service for open source software security. Before I discuss this subscription service, let me mention that it is actually free for up to five devices. With Ubuntu Pro, you get access to the following:
- Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM): ESM gives you access to security fixes for over 25,000 packages for 10 years, significantly extending the support for your LTS installation
- Livepatch kernel update service: Kernel Livepatch provides kernel security fixes without requiring reboots
- Compliance and hardening: Tools are provided to support complex compliance requirements
For personal use, everyone can get Ubuntu Pro for up to five devices for free, and official Ubuntu...
