Category: Ubuntu 26.04 Lts
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Confirms Kernel Version: What to Expect?
Canonical has officially confirmed that Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed "Resolute Raccoon," will feature the Linux Kernel 6.20, which could be renamed to Linux 7.0. This announcement came from Canonical’s kernel engineer, Paolo Pisati, who stated that the intention is to target the Linux 6.20 kernel for the upcoming release, provided there are no unexpected issues.…
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Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 2 Now Available for Download: What’s New?
Fancy testing some pre-release Ubuntu this holiday season? You’re in luck! Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 2 is now available for download—an early release, timed for the developers’ convenience before the Christmas break. Canonical’s Utkarsh Gupta mentioned that this early drop allows time to address any issues before the holidays. While some may find this news underwhelming,…
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Two Ubuntu Flavours Won’t Be LTS Releases in the Upcoming Year: What You Need to Know
Not all Ubuntu flavours will receive Long-Term Support (LTS) status in the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 release. A recent meeting of the Ubuntu Technical Board revealed that only 7 out of the official 10 flavours will be designated as LTS: Xubuntu Lubuntu Ubuntu Budgie Ubuntu Cinnamon Ubuntu Studio Edubuntu Ubuntu Kylin In contrast, Ubuntu MATE and…
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Ubuntu 26.04: Embracing Vanilla GNOME for a Fresh User Experience
Ubuntu is set to embrace a more streamlined aesthetic that aligns closely with upstream GNOME in its upcoming 26.04 LTS release. The Yaru theme team is undertaking a significant refactor of its GNOME Shell theme, shifting from a fully customized stylesheet to a more straightforward approach that directly incorporates the Adwaita style, supplemented by minimal…
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Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 1 Now Available for Download!
Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 1 has just been released, marking the first of five monthly development snapshots leading up to the expected stable version in April 2026. This initiative started during the Ubuntu 25.10 cycle and aims to refine an automated build and testing infrastructure. These snapshots are created for all Ubuntu flavours, not just the…
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Ubuntu 26.04 Introduces Fresh New Apps: Say Goodbye to System Monitor and Totem!
A new media player and system monitoring utility are set to debut in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, named ‘Resolute Raccoon’, slated for release on April 23, 2026. The media player, Showtime, will replace Totem, while Resources will take over from GNOME System Monitor for process management and hardware monitoring. The decision to introduce these changes continues…
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS: Release Date and Development Schedule Unveiled
Grab your calendar as Canonical’s engineers have embarked on developing Ubuntu 26.04, codenamed ‘Resolute Raccoon’. This upcoming Long-Term Support (LTS) release will provide five years of ongoing updates until 2031, with an additional five years of Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM) available through Ubuntu Pro for businesses and free for home users. The Ubuntu 26.04 LTS…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Introduces x86-64-v3 Architecture Variant Packages: A Game Changer for Performance
Ubuntu has introduced an x86-64-v3 architecture variant for Ubuntu 25.10, enhancing its build infrastructure to support optimized packages specifically compiled for this more modern architecture level. As explained by Canonical’s Michael Hudson-Doyle, this initiative allows the creation of multiple package versions to target the x86-64-v3 architecture. Starting with Ubuntu 25.10, more than 2000 packages are…
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Get Your Hands on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” – Daily Builds Now Available!
As of October 22, 2025, Canonical has released the first daily build ISO images for the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed "Resolute Raccoon." These builds are aimed at early adopters, developers, and public testing, following earlier versions that were non-functional. The initial daily builds are constructed from the previous version, Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka," which…
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Daily Builds of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Now Available for Testing!
Daily build images for Ubuntu 26.04, code-named ‘Resolute Raccoon’, are now accessible for download, marking the official start of development for the upcoming long-term support (LTS) release. These builds, generated daily from the latest code revisions, offer a way for users to test and report issues with forthcoming changes in the release. The daily builds…
