Category: Ubuntu
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Ubuntu Touch: Now Powered by Ubuntu 24.04 LTS for Enhanced Mobile Experience
In an exciting development for mobile Linux enthusiasts, the UBports Foundation has released the first update to Ubuntu Touch, now based on the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) operating system series. The new release, Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.0, brings a host of features aimed at enhancing the user experience, including new logos, an integrated theme switcher,…
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Ubuntu Touch OTA-10 Launch: Exciting Enhancements Including Upgrader and Rabbit R1 Support
The UBports Foundation has launched Ubuntu Touch OTA-10, marking the tenth stable update for its mobile operating system based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa). This new release, occurring nearly three months after OTA-9, introduces notable enhancements including support for the Rabbit R1 device and a new Ubuntu Touch upgrader feature. This upgrader will facilitate…
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Zorin OS 18 Beta Launches: Explore the Refreshed Look and Advanced Window Tiling Features
The Zorin OS team has unveiled the beta version of Zorin OS 18, now available for public testing. This release is based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS (Noble Numbat) and is powered by the Linux kernel 6.14, promising improved hardware compatibility. Key features of Zorin OS 18 include a refreshed default theme with a rounded floating…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Beta Launches: Explore Linux Kernel 6.17, GNOME 49, and Exciting New Features!
Canonical has launched the beta version of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka), inviting users to participate in public testing ahead of the final release scheduled for October 9, 2025. Ubuntu 25.10 is built on the new Linux 6.17 kernel and showcases the recently unveiled GNOME 49 desktop environment. This release brings several significant updates, including the…
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Canonical to Integrate NVIDIA CUDA into Ubuntu Repositories for Easier Access and Distribution
Today, Canonical announced that it will begin packaging and distributing the NVIDIA CUDA toolkit directly within Ubuntu’s repositories. This move aims to streamline the installation process for developers by replacing the current multi-step installation method found on the NVIDIA website with a simple command that ensures a faster and smoother installation. The CUDA toolkit offers…
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Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS Now Available: Experience the Power of Linux Kernel 6.14
Canonical has announced the release of Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, the third point release of the long-term supported 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) operating system. This release, available six months after Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, provides an updated installation media allowing users to deploy the operating system on new computers without the need for extensive post-installation updates. Powered…
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Canonical’s Ambitious Plan: A Fully Functional Ubuntu Desktop on RISC-V for Version 25.10
Canonical is gearing up to introduce a fully functional desktop session for the RISC-V architecture with the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) release. This development comes on the heels of Canonical’s recent decision to limit support for various RISC-V hardware, raising the required RISC-V ISA profile family from RVA20 to RVA23. As a result, nearly…
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Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” Reaches End of Life: Time to Upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04
Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” has officially reached its end of life as of July 10th, 2025. Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin” to continue receiving software and security updates. Originally released on October 10th, 2024, Ubuntu 24.10 was not a Long Term Support (LTS) release and thus was supported for…
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Ubuntu Touch OTA-9 Launch: Exciting VoLTE and Waydroid Enhancements Unveiled!
The UBports Foundation has announced the release of Ubuntu Touch OTA-9, marking the ninth stable update for their mobile operating system based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa). This update, which arrives three months after OTA-8, introduces several enhancements, particularly in support for Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and improvements to Waydroid, the Android compatibility layer.…
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Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Linux Kernel 6.15 on Ubuntu 25.04 and Ubuntu 24.10
Linux Kernel 6.15 has been officially released, bringing several new features, including support for Rust in hrtimer and ARMv7, a new setcpuid= boot parameter for x86 CPUs, and enhancements for Intel and AMD PMU. Users can install this latest stable kernel on their Ubuntu 24.10 and 25.04 systems using the Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA. This…
