Ubuntu 26.04 ('Resolute Raccoon') LTS is out now

The next major version of Ubuntu Linux has been released, with Ubuntu 26.04 ("Resolute Raccoon") now available as a long-term support release. It will be supported until at least April 2031. So you're good to go on using this as a daily-driver on your PC for a long time.

What's new for you will depend on what version of Ubuntu you've been using. Between the last LTS and this one, there's masses new and improved. Even if you were using the previous interim release, there's still lots to look forward to.

For the standard Ubuntu edition you get GNOME 50 with lots of upgrades there like enhanced parental controls, a better Files app, improved remote desktop, better HDR colour management, smoother desktop with NVIDIA drivers and lots more. Plus Linux kernel 7.0 for improved hardware support, Mesa 26 for better graphics drivers performance and plenty of software updates.

You'll also see improved integration for applications installed via Snap, accessibility upgrades, theme tweaks, the App Center got upgrades for .deb packages and a big one - it's now Wayland-only.

Various flavours with different desktops were also updated with Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu Cinnamon, Ubuntu Kylin, Ubuntu Studio, Ubuntu Unity, and Xubuntu.

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"Ubuntu 26.04 LTS sets the example for providing best-in-class resilience while simultaneously embracing innovation and the advancement of open source. By combining optimizations for silicon, the kernel, and the cloud with the latest upstream features, we’re delivering on our goal to bring the very best of open source to Ubuntu on whichever platform you choose." — Jon Seager, VP of Ubuntu Engineering at Canonical

And if you missed it, the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro is also Ubuntu Certified and will ship with it!

See the official release notes and download from the Ubuntu website.