From: bowman@montana.com   
      
   On Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:55:50 -0500, Jonathan N. Little wrote:   
      
   > Jake M wrote:   
   >> So, after my back up restoration and updates, at one point during   
   >> updating, I got the message that "pro" had to be enabled to be able to   
   >> download those.  I checked and it looks like I have to register.  This   
   >> is brand new and something I had not come across before.  Safe or not   
   >> and is anyone here using it?  Are there hidden fees down the road?    
   >> Just odd that I've never seen such an update before.  Thanks.   
   >   
   > When you install an LTS version of Ubuntu you get a "stable" version of   
   > apps but not necessarily the latest versions. By registering you can get   
   > more updated patches (free for personal use for up to 5 systems) whereas   
   > before you had to either install the newer non-LTS version or wait until   
   > the next LTS release.   
      
   Thanks. I saw that message tonight when updating and wondered about it   
   too. I'll think about it. I'm on the Windows 11 Insider channel and that   
   means a reboot about once a week. At least Ubuntu is a much faster reboot   
   if it needs one.   
      
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