Category: Canonical
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Ubuntu Pro Launches for Windows Users via WSL: What You Need to Know
Windows might not be the top choice for everyone, but many developers find themselves using it due to job requirements. Fortunately, the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) offers a way to access Ubuntu and the broader Linux landscape right on Windows. Recognizing the need for enterprise-grade security and support, Canonical has announced the availability of…
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Ubuntu Paves the Way for Flutter Apps on RISC-V: Upstreaming Patches Explained
Ubuntu is intensifying its efforts to support RISC-V architecture as part of its strategy to establish itself as the primary Linux distribution on this emerging platform. With the upcoming release of Ubuntu 25.10, a key requirement is RVA23-capable RISC-V hardware, which enhances its capabilities to compete with ARM and Intel processors. This initiative is not…
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Xubuntu Unveils the Details Behind Its Website Hijacking Incident
The Xubuntu team has reported a troubling incident regarding their website, detailing the events surrounding a website hijack that occurred last month. On October 15, the official Xubuntu download page began serving a harmful .zip file when users attempted to download the official torrent. Although the erroneous link was swiftly identified and remedied, it raised…
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Canonical Simplifies NVIDIA CUDA Installation on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide
Installing NVIDIA CUDA on Ubuntu will soon become a more streamlined process. Canonical has announced its intention to package and distribute the latest versions of CUDA directly within Ubuntu’s repositories. Previously, users who wanted to install CUDA had to visit the NVIDIA website to download a repository DEB, install it, import a GPG key, pin…
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Ubuntu Developers Discuss Potential Split of Linux Firmware to Optimize Size
To many Ubuntu users, any update is beneficial, regardless of its size. The linux-firmware package is a prime example, as it continues to expand with more drivers and microcode for various hardware, from Wi-Fi cards to graphics and storage controllers. Users often find themselves downloading substantial updates, sometimes over 800MB, which consist of firmware that…
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Canonical Phasing Out Bazaar Support in Launchpad: What It Means for Users
Canonical has announced the end of support for Bazaar (bzr) within Launchpad, a decision that may come as a surprise given that Bazaar is the version control system (VCS) that Canonical itself helped develop. While Launchpad functions similarly to GitHub, allowing users to create repositories and manage code, the waning popularity of Bazaar has prompted…
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Canonical Expands Support for Intel ‘Battlemage’ GPUs in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Canonical and Intel have recently expanded support for the Intel Graphics Preview to include Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, providing users with access to cutting-edge support for newer Intel GPUs. This move ensures that long-term support (LTS) users can also benefit from improvements previously available only in more recent Ubuntu releases. Starting with Ubuntu 25.04, users have…
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Canonical’s Generous $120,000 Donation to Open Source Projects in 2023
Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, has announced a commitment to donate $120,000 to open-source developers on GitHub over the coming year. This translates to a monthly contribution of $10,000, aimed at supporting smaller open-source projects that are crucial for the development and maintenance of Canonical’s products. The donations are facilitated through the thanks.dev platform, which…
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Ubuntu 24.04.2 Release Delayed: What You Need to Know
Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, which was anticipated to be released soon, has been delayed by one week due to an unexpected issue. This delay was announced by Canonical’s Utkarsh Gupta, who indicated that some of the Ubuntu 24.04.2 images, particularly for the various flavors, were built without the new Hardware Enablement (HWE) kernel (Linux 6.11). It’s…
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Critical Bug Halts Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Upgrades: What You Need to Know
Last week, the first point release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS was made available, with upgrades from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS to the new version officially supported. However, these upgrades were problematic for some users, whether on Ubuntu server or desktop versions. In response, Canonical has temporarily halted upgrades to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS…
