Articles tagged with "Ubuntu, Linux, Hardware Requirements"

Ubuntu Linux raises minimum system memory requirements by 50% — requirements bumped to 6GB of RAM, previously raised from 1GB to 4GB in 2018

Canonical has increased the minimum RAM requirement for Ubuntu Linux to 6GB in the latest LTS release, up from 4GB in 2018. The change is attributed to the demands of modern applications and multitasking workflows. While the OS will still install on systems with lower memory, performance may be impacted. Alternatives like Lubuntu, with lower system requirements, are available for users with older hardware.