Question 1

What happens when Idl reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Idl reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 9 Idl versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Idl 9.2. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Idl 9.2 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Idl 9.2 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Idl releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Idl after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Idl after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Idl release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Idl 9.1 to Idl 9.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Idl from 9.1 to 9.2: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Idl LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Idl releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Idl release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Idl support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Idl supports each release for approximately 25 months (~2.1 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
9.2	Aug 15, 2025	—	No	—	9.2.0	—	Active
9.1	Sep 25, 2024	—	Aug 15, 2025	298d ago	9.1.0	—	EOL
9.0	Jul 1, 2023	—	Sep 25, 2024	622d ago	9.0.0	—	EOL
8.9	May 3, 2023	—	Jul 1, 2023	1074d ago	8.9.0	—	EOL
8.8	Jun 29, 2020	—	May 3, 2023	1133d ago	8.8.3	—	EOL
8.7	Feb 19, 2018	—	Jun 29, 2020	2171d ago	8.7.3	—	EOL
8.6	Dec 6, 2016	—	Jul 1, 2019	2535d ago	8.6.0	—	EOL
8.5	Jul 10, 2015	—	Jul 1, 2018	2900d ago	8.5.0	—	EOL
8.4	Sep 22, 2014	—	Jul 1, 2017	3265d ago	8.4.0	—	EOL
8.3	Dec 16, 2013	—	Jul 1, 2016	3630d ago	8.3.0	—	EOL

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