Category: Ubuntu
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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…
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Top 5 Most Stable Linux Distros of 2024
In the world of operating systems, Linux distributions stand out for their stability, security, and flexibility. With an abundance of options available, it can be challenging to find a reliable version that meets your needs. This article will explore the top five most stable Linux distributions for 2024, ideal for both newcomers and seasoned users…
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Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” Public Beta Debuts: Features Linux 6.11 and GNOME 47
Today, Canonical unveiled the beta version of the soon-to-be-released Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) operating system for public testing, setting the stage for its official launch on October 10th, 2024. With the final version just three weeks away, the beta release offers a sneak peek at what users can expect. The highlight of Ubuntu 24.10 is…
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Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS Release: Jammy Jellyfish Gets a Boost with Linux Kernel 6.8
Canonical announced the release of Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS today, marking the fifth and final scheduled update for the Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) series. This update includes the most recent security patches and components updates. Arriving six and a half months after Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS serves as an updated installation medium ideal…
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Canonical Announces Major Change to Ubuntu’s Kernel Strategy
Ever get miffed reading about a major new Ubuntu release only to learn it doesn’t come with the newest Linux kernel? Well, that’ll soon be a thing of the past. Canonical’s announced a big shift in kernel selection process for future Ubuntu release, an “aggressive kernel version commitment policy” pivot that means it will ship…
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Ubuntu Touch OTA-5: New Update Rolls Out to Ubuntu Phone Users
The UBports Foundation announced today the release and general availability of Ubuntu Touch OTA-5 as the latest stable version of this Ubuntu-based privacy and freedom-respecting mobile operating system for smartphones and tablets. Ubuntu Touch OTA-5 is here six months after the Ubuntu Touch OTA-4 update as the fifth stable update based on the Ubuntu 20.04…
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Ubuntu’s App Center Update: Local DEB Package Installation Now Supported
Some good news today for Ubuntu users running the latest Ubuntu 23.10 (Mantic Minotaur) or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) releases as the App Center application has been updated to allow installation of locally downloaded DEB packages. When Canonical replaced the Ubuntu Software Center with the App Center application, which acts as a graphical interface…
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The Scheduled Release of Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” on October 10th, 2024
Canonical, the company responsible for Ubuntu, is all set for their next big release, Ubuntu 24.10, aptly named the “Oracular Oriole”. The release has been scheduled precisely, with the date set as the 10th of October, 2024. The 41st installation in the Ubuntu series, the “Oracular Oriole”, is an intermediary release that will be receiving…
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Introducing Ubuntu Lomiri: Arrival of Ubuntu Touch’s Mobile Desktop on PC
Ubuntu Unity maintainer Rudra Saraswat informs 9to5Linux today about the availability for public testing of the first ISO images of what looks like a new Ubuntu flavor, Ubuntu Lomiri. For those not in the know, Lomiri is the continuation of the Unity 8 desktop environment that Canonical, the maker of the Ubuntu distribution, abandoned a…