Canonical has updated Ubuntu with patches for the needrestart package. Qualys recently found a vulnerability which could give attackers root privileges.
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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.
In this guide, I explain how to set up a bash script that can be run at login on Ubuntu. It automatically checks for any new updates and installs them to make sure you're running the latest software.
Canonical has said Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu will reach end of life on July 20. For this reason, it's important to upgrade to Ubuntu 23.04 so that you will continue to get important security updates.
Ubuntu snap developers can now progressively release their apps to end users. This will let app creators test their app among a subsection of users to ensure there are no lingering bugs.
Ubuntu 23.10 will feature enhanced tiling capabilities, allowing users to easily snap windows to the four corners, as well as horizontally and vertically. This feature could improve productivity.
In this guide, we show a command chain that will allow you to check for and apply updates all in one go, including Snap and Flatpak packages. It even helps you bypass update confirmations.
Canonical has decided on Mantic Minotaur for the Ubuntu 23.10 codename. It's expected to be released for download on 12th October with a beta landing on 21st September for the discovery of bugs.
Following the comparison between Linux and Windows 11 using AMD's recently released Ryzen 7 7800X3D, WSL2 was also tested against native Ubuntu. The performance was decent most of the time.
Ubuntu 23.04 is now ready for you to download. It comes with some improvements to Azure Active Directory support, a new Steam snap, GNOME 44, and two new flavours: Cinnamon and Edubuntu.
Ubuntu's HWE kernels will soon be covered by the Ubuntu Pro Livepatch service. This will mean that updates to these kernels will not require reboots to complete the installation, reducing downtime.
Canonical has published the release schedule for Ubuntu 23.10. It states that the beta will land on September 21 and the final release will drop on October 12. It will be supported for nine months.
Canonical has released Ubuntu 23.04 Beta for interested parties to download and try out. It comes with the Linux 6.2 kernel for newer hardware support and a brand-new desktop installer.
Ubuntu Cinnamon Remix will be an official Ubuntu flavour with the release of Lunar Lobster in April. It still appears to be a bit rough around the edges but hopefully that'll be resolved soon.
Canonical is calling on the Ubuntu community to test out the updated Ubuntu Font and report any issues with screenshots. Most of the improvements are to scripts that do not use the Latin alphabet.
