Category: Ubuntu 25.10
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Exploring GNOME 49: Exciting New Features You Can’t Miss!
GNOME 49 is set to be released on October 9, 2025, and it promises to enhance the Linux desktop experience with a host of new features and improvements. As users look forward to the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 release, which will incorporate many of GNOME 49’s features, let’s explore the key changes you can expect. Key…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Daily Builds Now Feature the Linux 6.17 Kernel!
Ubuntu 25.10 daily builds have begun incorporating the Linux 6.17 kernel, despite its official release not occurring until later in September. Canonical has adjusted its policy to use the latest in-development kernel for new Ubuntu versions, allowing developers to implement potentially unstable kernels in a more streamlined manner. Currently, the 6.17 kernel in the daily…
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Exciting Updates: New Icons and Theme Tweaks in Ubuntu 25.10!
Ubuntu 25.10 recently entered its user-interface freeze, but not before significant updates were introduced to the Yaru theme, which serves as the default theme for the OS. Yaru is a community-driven project, though it receives guidance from Canonical’s engineering and design teams, allowing anyone to contribute. Key Theme Changes in Ubuntu 25.10 The latest Yaru…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 4 Now Available for Download!
The fourth and final monthly snapshot for Ubuntu 25.10, codenamed Questing Quokka, is now available for download. This release is part of a new automated build process that Canonical is testing, aimed at generating valid and functional ISOs for testing with minimal human intervention. The monthly snapshots allow developers to implement test routines which help…
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Exciting New Apps Launched in Ubuntu 25.10 Development Builds!
New applications have been introduced in the latest development builds of Ubuntu 25.10, including the new Ptyxis terminal and Loupe image viewer. Alongside these, the upcoming release will also implement a switch to a Rust-based version of sudo, enhancing the security framework of the distribution. The plans for integrating Ptyxis as the default terminal emulator…
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Unveiling the New Wallpaper and Mascot Artwork in Ubuntu 25.10
The latest version of Ubuntu, 25.10, codenamed "Questing Quokka," has unveiled a new default desktop background and mascot artwork that are set to greet users upon installation or upgrade. This new wallpaper features the quokka mascot prominently against a purple gradient backdrop, continuing the distribution’s tradition of unique wallpapers for each release. The design adheres…
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Ubuntu 25.10 to Feature an “Unstable” Linux Kernel: What It Means for Users
Canonical has announced a new kernel policy that aims to use the latest possible Linux kernel for new Ubuntu releases. However, this policy carries a risk: Ubuntu 25.10, named "Questing Quokka," may ship with a kernel in "release candidate" (RC) status. This means users might receive an “unstable” kernel, although this term is more technical…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 3 Now Available for Download: What’s New?
The third monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10, codenamed "Questing Quokka," is now available for download. This update signifies a step forward in Canonical’s new automated build and testing process, aiming to create ISOs more efficiently with minimal human intervention. These monthly snapshots are not meant for production use; they are not alpha or beta builds…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Enhances Disk Encryption with TPM for Better Security
Ubuntu 25.10 is set to enhance its security features by offering an improved method for utilizing hardware-backed full-disk encryption (FDE) through a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Although this feature is still experimental, it aims to bolster the distro’s security credentials significantly. Currently, users can enable full disk encryption during the installation process using a passphrase…
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Streamlining the Experience: Testing New Linux Kernels on Ubuntu Just Got Simpler!
Canonical has announced a new approach to its kernel strategy for Ubuntu development builds, which aims to make testing new Linux kernels much easier. Unlike previous methods where development versions of Ubuntu would rely on the same kernel as the last stable release for a majority of the development cycle, the new approach will allow…
