Category: Ubuntu
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Introducing Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin”: What’s New and Download Information
Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 25.04, dubbed "Plucky Puffin," enhancing the widely-used GNU/Linux distribution with updated components and features. This new version runs on the latest Linux 6.14 kernel, ensuring optimal hardware support, and integrates the GNOME 48 desktop environment, enhancing performance with dynamic triple buffering, particularly beneficial for lower-end systems. Notable updates in Ubuntu…
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Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Linux Kernel 6.14 on Ubuntu 24.10
Linux 6.14 is now available as the latest stable kernel, and Ubuntu users can install it through the official Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA archive. This guide will walk you through both GUI and CLI methods for installation. Released on March 24th, 2025, Linux kernel 6.14 includes several new features such as Btrfs RAID1 read balancing…
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Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin” Launches Public Beta: Featuring Linux 6.14 and GNOME 48
Canonical has recently released the public beta version of Ubuntu 25.04, codenamed Plucky Puffin, marking an important step towards the anticipated final release on April 17th, 2025. This beta is equipped with the latest Linux 6.14 kernel and features GNOME 48, promising several enhancements and new functionalities. Among the notable features are the inclusion of…
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Zorin OS 17.3 Launch: A User-Friendly Ubuntu Alternative for Windows 10 Users
Today, the Zorin OS team has unveiled Zorin OS 17.3, an Ubuntu-based distribution designed specifically for users migrating from Windows 10. This latest release comes six months after Zorin OS 17.2 and is built on Linux kernel 6.8 from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, enhancing the system’s performance and user experience. One of the key features of…
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Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS Released: Now Featuring Linux Kernel 6.11 for Enhanced Performance
After a brief delay, Canonical has released Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS, available for download and featuring the Linux kernel 6.11. This release also includes the Mesa 24.2 graphics stacks, taken from the newer Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) version. Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS acts as the second point release for the long-term supported Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat),…
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Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Linux Kernel 6.13 on Ubuntu
Linux Kernel 6.13 has recently been released, introducing several new features, including lazy preemption support, user-space shadow stack support for AArch64, and improved virtual machine capabilities under the Arm Confidential Compute Architecture. Ubuntu users are now able to install this latest kernel via the official Mainline Kernel PPA archive, whether they need additional hardware support…
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Ubuntu Touch OTA-7: Enhancements and PulseAudio Security Fixes for Linux Phones
The UBports Foundation has announced the release of Ubuntu Touch OTA-7, the latest stable update for Ubuntu Touch, which is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa). This update is rolling out to all supported devices starting today on the Stable channel. This unexpected release comes just three weeks after the previous update, OTA-6. The…
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elementary OS 8 “Circe” Officially Launched: A New Era Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
The elementary OS team has officially launched elementary OS 8, codenamed "Circe," which is now available based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat). This new release introduces several enhancements to the modern Pantheon desktop environment. Among the key features are a brand new dock designed for efficient multitasking and improved window management. The OS now…
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Exciting News: Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin” Set to Launch on April 17th, 2025!
The upcoming Ubuntu release, Ubuntu 25.04, is affectionately named the “Plucky Puffin” and is set to officially launch on April 17th, 2025. This marks Canonical’s 42nd release of Ubuntu, and being an interim version, it will receive software and security updates for a duration of only nine months, concluding in January 2026. This variant is…
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Discover What’s New in Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole”: Now Available for Download!
Today, Canonical announced the launch of Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole), marking it as the latest stable iteration of their widely-used GNU/Linux distribution, equipped with up-to-date elements and new functionalities. Harnessing the power of the latest Linux 6.11 kernel series, Ubuntu 24.10 showcases the state-of-the-art GNOME 47 desktop environment tailored for the Ubuntu Desktop flavor, along…
