Category: Ubuntu 25.10
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Revamping the Boot Process: How Ubuntu is Changing the Game for Raspberry Pi
Canonical is set to implement a significant change to the boot process for Ubuntu running on Raspberry Pi devices in the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 release. According to Canonical software engineer Dave Jones, the current boot method is suboptimal, leading to situations where users can end up with an unbootable system. This problem primarily arises because…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Elevates RISC-V Profile Standards: What You Need to Know
Canonical is making strides in promoting Ubuntu for RISC-V devices, such as the RISC-V tablet from DeepComputing and various single-board computers. As the next long-term support (LTS) release approaches, Canonical is recalibrating its hardware support strategy with a significant change affecting future versions of Ubuntu on RISC-V platforms. A New Baseline for RISC-V Ubuntu 25.10…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 2 Now Available: Download Your Latest Build!
The second monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10, code-named "Questing Quokka," is now available for download as part of its ongoing development process. This build is a precursor to the official release on October 9, 2025. Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, recently announced plans to enhance its development process by increasing automation and reproducibility in build…
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Kubuntu 25.10 Embraces the Future: Wayland-Only Installation as X11 Support is Dropped
Kubuntu 25.10 will exclusively support a Wayland session by default, similar to the changes made in the regular version of Ubuntu. This update, set for release on October 9, 2025, signifies a notable shift away from the traditional X11 desktop session. The move to a Wayland-only environment isn’t unexpected, as GNOME developers are actively phasing…
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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…
