📰 Ubuntu 26.10 Delivers Some Nice Gains For Intel Panther Lake / Framework Laptop 13 Pro
For those with a Framework Laptop 13 Pro or another Intel Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" laptop, the upcoming Ubuntu 26.10 release is delivering some nice out-of-the-box improvements over Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/review/ubuntu-2610-panther-lake
#intel #ubuntu
For those with a Framework Laptop 13 Pro or another Intel Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" laptop, the upcoming Ubuntu 26.10 release is delivering some nice out-of-the-box improvements over Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/review/ubuntu-2610-panther-lake
#intel #ubuntu
Phoronix
Ubuntu 26.10 Delivers Some Nice Gains For Intel Panther Lake / Framework Laptop 13 Pro
For those with a Framework Laptop 13 Pro or another Intel Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' laptop, the upcoming Ubuntu 26.10 release is delivering some nice out-of-the-box improvements over Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Testing Ubuntu 26.10 on more systems in the Phoronix…
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📰 Ubuntu stopped being the lightweight Linux distro, and Linux Mint filled the gap it left behind
A surprising shift to Linux Mint reveals leaner memory use, polished Cinnamon defaults, and a friendlier upgrade path.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-mint-is-the-best-ubuntu-replacement/
#distro #linux #ubuntu
A surprising shift to Linux Mint reveals leaner memory use, polished Cinnamon defaults, and a friendlier upgrade path.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-mint-is-the-best-ubuntu-replacement/
#distro #linux #ubuntu
XDA
Ubuntu stopped being the lightweight Linux distro, and Linux Mint filled the gap it left behind
A surprising shift to Linux Mint reveals leaner memory use, polished Cinnamon defaults, and a friendlier upgrade path.
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📰 I used lightweight Linux to revive a Windows PC that Microsoft gave up on, and it's not Ubuntu
An aging 2012 laptop shed its bloat and booted in minutes with a stripped Fluxbox setup that sips under 500MB of RAM.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/lightweight-linux-to-revive-a-windows-pc-that-is-not-ubuntu/
#linux #ubuntu
An aging 2012 laptop shed its bloat and booted in minutes with a stripped Fluxbox setup that sips under 500MB of RAM.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/lightweight-linux-to-revive-a-windows-pc-that-is-not-ubuntu/
#linux #ubuntu
XDA
I used lightweight Linux to revive a Windows PC that Microsoft gave up on, and it's not Ubuntu
An aging 2012 laptop shed its bloat and booted in minutes with a stripped Fluxbox setup that sips under 500MB of RAM.
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📰 You Can Now Upgrade Ubuntu 24.04 LTS to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Here’s How
This is a step-by-step and easy-to-follow tutorial (with screenshots) to show you how to upgrade your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) installations to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon).
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/you-can-now-upgrade-ubuntu-24-04-lts-to-ubuntu-26-04-lts-heres-how
#ubuntu
This is a step-by-step and easy-to-follow tutorial (with screenshots) to show you how to upgrade your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) installations to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon).
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/you-can-now-upgrade-ubuntu-24-04-lts-to-ubuntu-26-04-lts-heres-how
#ubuntu
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📰 New Ubuntu Concept ISO For Snapdragon Laptops Brings First X2 Laptop Support
It's been a while since Canonical announced any new ISOs of their Ubuntu builds targeting Qualcomm Snapdragon X series laptops. But ahead of this week's Ubuntu 26.10 beta release, they shipped new Ubuntu 26.10 Snapdragon Concept images today with improved Snapdragon X1 laptop support as well as the initial Snapdragon X2 laptop support...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-26.10-Snapdragon-Concept
#ubuntu
It's been a while since Canonical announced any new ISOs of their Ubuntu builds targeting Qualcomm Snapdragon X series laptops. But ahead of this week's Ubuntu 26.10 beta release, they shipped new Ubuntu 26.10 Snapdragon Concept images today with improved Snapdragon X1 laptop support as well as the initial Snapdragon X2 laptop support...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-26.10-Snapdragon-Concept
#ubuntu
Phoronix
New Ubuntu Concept ISO For Snapdragon Laptops Brings First X2 Laptop Support
It's been a while since Canonical announced any new ISOs of their Ubuntu builds targeting Qualcomm Snapdragon X series laptops
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📰 Linux Mint replaced Ubuntu as the best first distro, and Ubuntu's own choices explain why
If you went a decade back in time and asked someone in the Linux community what the best beginner distro was, there's a good chance they'd reply with Ubuntu. It's what I heard a lot about when I first dipped my toe into the world of FOSS operating systems, and for good reason.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-mint-replaced-ubuntu-best-first-distro/
#distro #linux #ubuntu
If you went a decade back in time and asked someone in the Linux community what the best beginner distro was, there's a good chance they'd reply with Ubuntu. It's what I heard a lot about when I first dipped my toe into the world of FOSS operating systems, and for good reason.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-mint-replaced-ubuntu-best-first-distro/
#distro #linux #ubuntu
XDA
Linux Mint replaced Ubuntu as the best first distro, and Ubuntu's own choices explain why
Yes, GNOME is one of those reasons.
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📰 Canonical begins pushing Resolute Raccoon
Users on Ubuntu 24.04 will begin to get nagged to update to 26.04.1. Here's how to proceed.
🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/09/30/canonical-begins-pushing-resolute-raccoon/5300225
#ubuntu
Users on Ubuntu 24.04 will begin to get nagged to update to 26.04.1. Here's how to proceed.
🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/09/30/canonical-begins-pushing-resolute-raccoon/5300225
#ubuntu
theregister
Canonical begins pushing Resolute Raccoon
Users on Ubuntu 24.04 will begin to get nagged to update to 26.04.1. Here's how to proceed
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📰 Ubuntu 'Stonking Stingray' beta swims out: Deeper Rust 'oxidization' plus LLM speech-to-text
GNOME 51 is here, and Ubuntu interim releases are getting interesting again.
🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/10/05/ubuntu-stonking-stingray-beta-swims-out-deeper-rust-oxidization-plus-llm-speech-to-text/5301023
#gnome #rust #ubuntu
GNOME 51 is here, and Ubuntu interim releases are getting interesting again.
🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/10/05/ubuntu-stonking-stingray-beta-swims-out-deeper-rust-oxidization-plus-llm-speech-to-text/5301023
#gnome #rust #ubuntu
theregister
Ubuntu 'Stonking Stingray' beta swims out: Deeper Rust 'oxidization' plus LLM speech-to-text
GNOME 51 is here, and Ubuntu interim releases are getting interesting again
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📰 Canonical Beefs Up Security for Ubuntu 26.10 with Slimmed-Down GRUB, Linux 7.3
Ubuntu 26.10 will introduce new security features like a signed, slimmed down GRUB bootloader, TPM-backed encryption on machines without a hardware root of trust, and hardware-token VPN sign-in in NetworkManager.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/canonical-beefs-up-security-for-ubuntu-26-10-with-slimmed-down-grub-linux-7-3
#linux #ubuntu
Ubuntu 26.10 will introduce new security features like a signed, slimmed down GRUB bootloader, TPM-backed encryption on machines without a hardware root of trust, and hardware-token VPN sign-in in NetworkManager.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/canonical-beefs-up-security-for-ubuntu-26-10-with-slimmed-down-grub-linux-7-3
#linux #ubuntu
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📰 Ubuntu Summit for Ubuntu 26.10 Takes Place on November 12-13, 2026
Ubuntu Summit 26.10 will take place on November 12-13, 2026, for the upcoming Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) release, due out on October 15th.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-summit-for-ubuntu-26-10-takes-place-on-november-12-13-2026
#ubuntu
Ubuntu Summit 26.10 will take place on November 12-13, 2026, for the upcoming Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) release, due out on October 15th.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-summit-for-ubuntu-26-10-takes-place-on-november-12-13-2026
#ubuntu
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📰 Ubuntu Currently Suffering From Sustained DDoS Attack
Those trying to access the Ubuntu website, ISO downloads, and similar Ubuntu resources today are finding the site inoperable amid what's now confirmed as an ongoing distributed denial of service attack...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-DDoS-October-2026
#ubuntu
Those trying to access the Ubuntu website, ISO downloads, and similar Ubuntu resources today are finding the site inoperable amid what's now confirmed as an ongoing distributed denial of service attack...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-DDoS-October-2026
#ubuntu
Phoronix
Ubuntu Currently Suffering From Sustained DDoS Attack
Those trying to access the Ubuntu website, ISO downloads, and similar Ubuntu resources today are finding the site inoperable amid what's now confirmed as an ongoing distributed denial of service attack.
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📰 Fedora KDE made Linux simple in ways Ubuntu couldn't, even though everyone said to start there
It was far more welcoming to me when I was a beginner.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/fedora-kde-made-linux-simple-ubuntu-couldnt/
#fedora #kde #linux #ubuntu
It was far more welcoming to me when I was a beginner.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/fedora-kde-made-linux-simple-ubuntu-couldnt/
#fedora #kde #linux #ubuntu
XDA
Fedora KDE made Linux simple in ways Ubuntu couldn't, even though everyone said to start there
It was far more welcoming to me when I was a beginner.
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📰 Canonical Announces Official Ubuntu Desktop Images for RISC-V
Canonical announces official Ubuntu Desktop images for RISC-V hardware, along with unofficial Xubuntu Minimal images for the Ubuntu 26.10 release.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/canonical-announces-official-ubuntu-desktop-images-for-risc-v
#ubuntu
Canonical announces official Ubuntu Desktop images for RISC-V hardware, along with unofficial Xubuntu Minimal images for the Ubuntu 26.10 release.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/canonical-announces-official-ubuntu-desktop-images-for-risc-v
#ubuntu
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📰 Ubuntu 26.10 Sticks To Using GCC 15 By Default
From a performance and enthusiast perspective, what I personally find most disappointing and puzzling with the imminent release of Ubuntu 26.10 comes down to its default compiler version...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-26.10-GCC-15-Default
#ubuntu
From a performance and enthusiast perspective, what I personally find most disappointing and puzzling with the imminent release of Ubuntu 26.10 comes down to its default compiler version...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-26.10-GCC-15-Default
#ubuntu
Phoronix
Ubuntu 26.10 Sticks To Using GCC 15 By Default
From a performance and enthusiast perspective, what I personally find most disappointing and puzzling with the imminent release of Ubuntu 26.10 comes down to its default compiler version.
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📰 Ubuntu 27.04 “Tenacious T-Rex” Is Slated for Release on April 22nd, 2027
Canonical's next major Ubuntu release, Ubuntu 27.04 "Tenacious T-Rex," has been slated for release on April 22nd, 2027, and it’s expected to come with the GNOME 52 desktop environment and Linux kernel 7.6.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-27-04-tenacious-t-rex-is-slated-for-release-on-april-22nd-2027
#gnome #kernel #linux #ubuntu
Canonical's next major Ubuntu release, Ubuntu 27.04 "Tenacious T-Rex," has been slated for release on April 22nd, 2027, and it’s expected to come with the GNOME 52 desktop environment and Linux kernel 7.6.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-27-04-tenacious-t-rex-is-slated-for-release-on-april-22nd-2027
#gnome #kernel #linux #ubuntu
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📰 Ubuntu’s Myna Speech-to-Text App Is Now Available as a Technology Preview
Ubuntu's Myna local speech-to-text application is now available for public testing on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 26.10.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/ubuntus-myna-speech-to-text-app-is-now-available-as-a-technology-preview
#ubuntu
Ubuntu's Myna local speech-to-text application is now available for public testing on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 26.10.
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/ubuntus-myna-speech-to-text-app-is-now-available-as-a-technology-preview
#ubuntu
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📰 Ubuntu 26.10 Review: Faster, Better… But Worth Upgrading?
The Learn Linux TV channel has released a comprehensive review of Ubuntu 26.10 (The Stalking Stingray). In this video, Jay explores the new features, significant performance improvements, updated software stack featuring GNOME 51, and the introduction of local text-to-speech AI features, while discussing whether it's worth upgrading from an LTS release.
🔗 Source: https://youtu.be/Xa0mU9U5DWw
#ubuntu #linux #review
The Learn Linux TV channel has released a comprehensive review of Ubuntu 26.10 (The Stalking Stingray). In this video, Jay explores the new features, significant performance improvements, updated software stack featuring GNOME 51, and the introduction of local text-to-speech AI features, while discussing whether it's worth upgrading from an LTS release.
🔗 Source: https://youtu.be/Xa0mU9U5DWw
#ubuntu #linux #review
YouTube
Ubuntu 26.10 Review: Faster, Better… But Worth Upgrading?
Ubuntu 26.10 “Stonking Stingray” is here! In this review, we’ll explore what’s new in Ubuntu 26.10, take a look at its desktop improvements, and more. Ubuntu feels faster and more responsive, but does that mean you should upgrade?
I’ll explore the good,…
I’ll explore the good,…
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📰 This New Distro Wants to Achieve What Ubuntu Failed to Do Nearly a Decade Ago
Currently in beta, it pairs Prairie, a new desktop, with a native app suite and an AI assistant.
🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17496631/luma-first-look
#distro #ubuntu
Currently in beta, it pairs Prairie, a new desktop, with a native app suite and an AI assistant.
🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17496631/luma-first-look
#distro #ubuntu
It's FOSS
This New Distro Wants to Achieve What Ubuntu Failed to Do Nearly a Decade Ago
Currently in beta, it pairs Prairie, a new desktop, with a native app suite and an AI assistant.
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📰 Linux Finally Making It Easier To Answer The Question: "Is This RISC-V System RVA23?"
The RISC-V RVA23 profile is a big deal for reducing fragmentation in the RISC-V ecosystem and standardizing more of the ISA to make it easier to distribute modern RISC-V binaries and the like. Modern versions of Ubuntu mandate RVA23 even though compliant hardware is still quite limited. Somewhat surprisingly, only coming about now is an easy ability for Linux users to find the answer to "is my RISC-V system RVA23 compliant?" Pending Linux kernel...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Answering-RVA23-Question
#kernel #linux #ubuntu
The RISC-V RVA23 profile is a big deal for reducing fragmentation in the RISC-V ecosystem and standardizing more of the ISA to make it easier to distribute modern RISC-V binaries and the like. Modern versions of Ubuntu mandate RVA23 even though compliant hardware is still quite limited. Somewhat surprisingly, only coming about now is an easy ability for Linux users to find the answer to "is my RISC-V system RVA23 compliant?" Pending Linux kernel...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Answering-RVA23-Question
#kernel #linux #ubuntu
Phoronix
Linux Finally Making It Easier To Answer The Question: "Is This RISC-V System RVA23?"
The RISC-V RVA23 profile is a big deal for reducing fragmentation in the RISC-V ecosystem and standardizing more of the ISA to make it easier to distribute modern RISC-V binaries and the like
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📰 Linux Mint 23 is No More. A New Release Takes its Place
The new one, Linux Mint 27 "Adrien," is due Christmas with an Ubuntu 26.04 LTS base.
🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17497316/linux-mint-27-announced
#linux #ubuntu
The new one, Linux Mint 27 "Adrien," is due Christmas with an Ubuntu 26.04 LTS base.
🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17497316/linux-mint-27-announced
#linux #ubuntu
It's FOSS
Linux Mint 23 is No More. A New Release Takes its Place
The new one, Linux Mint 27 "Adrien," is due Christmas with an Ubuntu 26.04 LTS base.
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