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Canonical has decided to add monthly snapshots to Ubuntu development cycles. The first snapshot is out today, and three more are planned for the Ubuntu 25.10 development cycle.
Ubuntu 25.10 testing images are set to come with chrony from June 5 to securely retrieve the time. This could reduce the likelihood of attacks for users.
Canonical has given an overview of the improvements it wants to include in Ubuntu 25.10 later this year, including GNOME 49.
Canonical has kicked off the development of Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka". The company also shared the release schedule.
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS will lose standard support on May 29, 2025, so you'll need to upgrade or enable Extended Security Maintenance. Here's how to enable ESM support.
Canonical has released Ubuntu 25.04 to the general public. This release brings new versions of GNOME and the Linux kernel, but it's only going to be supported for a short time.
Canonical has unveiled the beta version of Ubuntu 25.04 'Plucky Puffin,' offering a sneak peek at the upcoming final release on April 17th.
Writing Windows to a USB device in Linux can be a struggle, but it needn't be. Follow this guide to set up Windows installation media in a flash.
Ubuntu has announced a new tar-based distribution format for WSL, simplifying deployment and customization for enterprises.
Canonical has pushed a patch for rsync after researchers uncovered serious vulnerabilities that enable remote code execution attacks.
If you are new to Linux, this guide is for you! I list some of the key apps (and services) that you'll want to use to make your Linux transition more comfortable.
Canonical has urged Ubuntu 20.04 LTS users to upgrade because the end of life date is in the first half of 2025. It recommends using Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
Canonical has updated Ubuntu with patches for the needrestart package. Qualys recently found a vulnerability which could give attackers root privileges.
Canonical has officially announced the codename for Ubuntu 25.04 as Plucky Puffin, continuing the tradition of using endangered animal names for its releases.
With Ubuntu 24.10, Canonical sets a new pace for the Linux desktop, featuring improved performance, security, and a focus on user consent through the new Security Center.
The KDE project has officially upgraded KDE neon to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, addressing software issues from the previous version and enhancing overall performance.
The Beta version of Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole" is now available for community testing ahead of its full launch next month on October 10.
Canonical has unveiled the wallpapers for Ubuntu 24.10, celebrating its 20th anniversary. Download your favorites before the release on October 10.
Canonical has released the first point release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Now that it's out, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS users will be offered the upgrade.
Anyone on Ubuntu 23.10 needs to think about upgrading to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS now because their version will stop getting updates on July 11. No updates means Ubuntu 23.10 will become less secure.
Canonical has shared some of the new features it plans to introduce with Ubuntu 24.10, due in October. A big change is that Nvidia users will now begin using Wayland out of the box.
Microsoft has announced that Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is now available in the Azure Marketplace so that you can use it in an Azure Virtual Machine. This version will be supported for up to 12 years.
Canonical has shared the release schedule for Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole. It reveals that the beta will land on Sept. 19, the Release Candidate will come Oct. 3, and the final release on Oct. 10.
Canonical has released its latest version of the Linux-based OS Ubuntu. Version 24.04, which has the code name Noble Numbat, enables frame pointers by default for 64-bit architectures.
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Forget Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, what you really want to download this month is Fedora Silverblue 40
Fedora Silverblue 40 and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS will both be out this month. In this piece, I outline why most end users should opt for Fedora Silverblue 40 over Ubuntu despite the latter's popularity.
Data from Statcounter shows that Linux managed to increase its market share in March after passing the 4% mark for the very first time in February. Market share could go up when Windows 10 is retired.
Canonical has announced a paid add-on for Ubuntu Pro that allows customers to add another two years of support to their Ubuntu installs. This add-on supports Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and newer.
Canonical has selected the wallpapers for the upcoming Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat. Read on to view the wallpapers in their highest quality and download them to use on your computer now.
Canonical has become the first Linux provider to enable a snapshot service for its Microsoft Azure instances. It hopes that this feature will deliver more safety and predictability for admins.
Canonical has revealed that Ubuntu 24.04 LTS will be codenamed Noble Numbat. A beta is due out on April 4, 2024 and the final release should arrive on April 25 if there are no delays.
Microsoft will hold several talks and workshops at the upcoming Ubuntu Summit in Riga, Latvia. It's just the latest sign that Microsoft's relationship to Linux is now more mature than in the past.
Windows 11 used to come out on top but is handily beaten by Linux distro Ubuntu again in the latest set of tests. In some of these benchmarks, the performance gap is especially large.
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Canonical has released Ubuntu 23.10 Mantic Minotaur. It comes with a new App Center that will help you find new apps more easily. It also comes with some security enhancements that involve TPM.
The Linux Mint team has released LMDE 6 for download. LMDE is the Linux MInt team's backup plan in case anything back happens to Ubuntu which is the base of the main Linux Mint versions.
Canonical has released Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS with real-time kernel on the AWS Marketplace. This comes several months after the real-time version was released back in February this year.
Canonical has released Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS. With this update, Canonical has released a new ISO image so if you perform a clean install, you'll have all the latest updates installed straight away.
The Defence Ministry of India wants to combat cyberthreats by replacing Windows in all of its Internet-connected computers with Maya OS, an in-house developed operating system based on Ubuntu.
Microsoft has published an updated set of its free Windows 11 virtual machines called "Windows 11 development environment." Version 2307 is now available for download in four different formats.
