EuroLinux 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
EuroLinux 8 reached end of life on 3 Nov 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
644 days without security patches
Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the EuroLinux release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 Jul 2021 | — |
| End of life | 3 Nov 2024 | 1.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 23 Oct 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 8.10 · 27 May 2024 | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is EuroLinux 8 still safe to use?
EuroLinux 8 reached end of life on 3 Nov 2024, 644 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download EuroLinux 8?
Yes — the final release (8.10) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade EuroLinux 8 to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported EuroLinux branch.