Category: Ubuntu 25.10
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Ubuntu 25.10 Embraces Innovation: Introducing a New Rust Library in Default Installs
A new Rust-based library has been integrated into Ubuntu 25.10, also known as ‘Questing Quokka,’ aimed at enhancing Canonical’s hardware support, particularly for Ubuntu Pro users. The rust-hwlib package is part of the hardware-api project developed by Canonical’s Hardware Certification team. This library is designed to assist the Ubuntu pro-client in retrieving machine information and…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Moves Forward: GNOME on Xorg Support is Dropped
Ubuntu is set to drop support for GNOME on the X11 display server in its upcoming release, Ubuntu 25.10, also known as ‘Questing Quokka.’ This decision follows GNOME’s plans to discontinue X11 support, which has been the foundation for Linux desktop environments for decades but is now largely neglected. In Ubuntu 25.10, only Wayland sessions…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Embraces Rust: The New Era of Sudo
A significant change is on the horizon for Ubuntu 25.10, dubbed ‘Questing Quokka’, set to release in October. This upcoming version will feature a revamped version of the widely-used sudo command, which will now be based on Rust instead of C. The sudo command, known for allowing users to execute commands with root privileges, has…
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Introducing the First Ubuntu Monthly Snapshot: Download Now!
Canonical has introduced a significant change to Ubuntu’s release process with the launch of monthly snapshot releases starting this month. Although this new initiative may resemble a shift towards more frequent stable releases, Canonical affirms its commitment to maintaining the regular six-month release schedule, alongside Long Term Support (LTS) releases every two years. In the…
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Download Now: Ubuntu 25.10 Daily Builds Are Here!
Ubuntu 25.10, codenamed ‘Questing Quokka,’ has reached a significant milestone with the availability of its daily builds for download. This marks the beginning of the development cycle for the next Ubuntu release, set to culminate in a stable version by October 7, 2025, although this date may change due to the nature of software development.…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Development Kicks Off: What to Expect!
Development for Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka" has officially begun, following a recent announcement from Canonical engineer Utkarsh Gupta on the Ubuntu mailing list. This marks the start of a new development cycle for the upcoming short-term release, scheduled for October 9, 2025. Despite the recent release of Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin," developers are quickly diving…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Codename Unveiled: Genuine Reveal or April Fools’ Joke?
Canonical has hinted at a new codename for Ubuntu 25.10: Quizzical Quokka. This announcement came through a terse tweet, and given the date—April 1—it raises suspicions about its legitimacy. Traditionally, April Fools’ Day is when companies share lighthearted or absurd information. The term Quizzical can suggest confusion or amusement, which seems at odds with the…
