Category: Ubuntu 25.10
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Ubuntu 25.10 Reduces Raspberry Pi Installation Footprint for Enhanced Performance
Ubuntu 25.10 is set to bring significant changes for Raspberry Pi users, notably by introducing a minimal installation footprint. This approach aligns the Raspberry Pi images with the typical builds used for Intel and AMD desktop systems. As a result, the required disk space for installation has been reduced by approximately 800MB, bringing the installation…
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Ubuntu 25.10: Addressing Hidden Issues You Didn’t Know Were There
A recent update for Ubuntu 25.10 addresses a minor design flaw in the Ubuntu Dock, which many users might not have even noticed. Specifically, the corner radii of the dock have been adjusted to provide a more visually consistent experience alongside the UI. This subtle change stems from community feedback, where a designer pointed out…
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Canonical’s Ambitious Plan: A Fully Functional Ubuntu Desktop on RISC-V for Version 25.10
Canonical is gearing up to introduce a fully functional desktop session for the RISC-V architecture with the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) release. This development comes on the heels of Canonical’s recent decision to limit support for various RISC-V hardware, raising the required RISC-V ISA profile family from RVA20 to RVA23. As a result, nearly…
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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…
