Ubuntu 25.04 upgrades halted due to Kubuntu users getting a broken desktop
This is a bit of a major woopsie. The upgrade path for the latest Ubuntu 25.04 release has been pulled offline, as it has resulted in Kubuntu users seeing a broken desktop.
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Ubuntu 25.04 'Plucky Puffin' is out now
Canonical has today released Ubuntu 25.04, codenamed "Plucky Puffin", their latest feature upgrade release to one of the most popular Linux distributions. This also includes updates for all the other editions like Kubuntu.
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Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) Beta released
Ubuntu 25.04 is due out next month, with a Beta now live for testing so you can see all that's new and report any unexpected issues.
The best Linux distribution for gaming in 2025
In a few previous years, I decided to do a fresh take each time on what the best Linux distribution was for gaming - so I'm back for a 2025 edition of the article that will cause you to tell me how wrong and terrible I am.
Ubuntu Summit 2024 highlights - Linux gaming talks on UMU and Heroic Launcher
The Ubuntu Summit 2024 has been and gone, and with it we had a lot of good talks but with our focus on here with gaming there's two that stand out that you may wish to have a look at.
Ubuntu 24.10, Kubuntu 24.10 and other Linux flavours now officially released
The day is here. Canonical have announced the release of Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole), along with various flavours like Kubuntu 24.10 now being available.
Ubuntu 24.10 gets a new Snap feature to handle prompting for app permissions
Canonical are continuing to advance their own Snap packaging system, with the Ubuntu 24.10 development builds getting a new permission prompt feature.
Canonical bring more Steam Snap improvements, also hiring more Desktop Software Engineers
Canonical developers continue working towards Ubuntu 24.10, the next release of the popular Linux distribution, and thankfully more fixes are coming for the Steam Snap package.
Canonical detail improvements the Steam Snap, work to advance gaming continues on Ubuntu
Canonical are well into development on Ubuntu 24.10, the next non-LTS version of the popular Linux distribution and things keep improving for gamers.
Ubuntu 24.10 roadmap includes Wayland by default for NVIDIA
It seems 2024 truly is the year of Wayland on the Linux desktop huh? Even Canonical are now planning to have it by default for NVIDIA for Ubuntu 24.10.
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) is now available
Another big Linux distribution release is upon us. Ubuntu 24.04 is a new long-term support release from Canonical available today.
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) Beta released
Canonical is gearing up for the release of the next LTS (long term support) version of Ubuntu, with a first Beta now available for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat).
Oh Snap! Canonical now doing manual reviews for new packages due to scam apps
After repeatedly suffering issues with scam apps making it onto the Snap Store, Canonical maker of Ubuntu Linux have now decided to manually look over submissions.
Ubuntu 24.04 increases vm.max_map_count for smoother Linux gaming
At last! Users from Ubuntu 24.04 onwards that's scheduled to release on April 25th should hopefully see a smoother Linux gaming experience.
Knock knock. Who's there? More scam apps on Canonical's Snap Store!
No this isn't a joke, sadly. Canonical once again have an issue with scam apps appearing on the Snap Store, which is becoming a repeating problem.
Snap store from Canonical (Ubuntu) hit with another crypto scam app
Not the first time this has happened, but recently the Snap store from Canonical hosted a scam bitcoin app that claimed to be "Exodus wallet" that caused a user to lose money.
Valve seeing increasing bug reports due to Steam Snap - other methods recommended
Canonical announced some time ago their Steam Snap which was promoted as stable with Ubuntu 23.04, as they continue to push their own packaging format with Snap but it seems this has been causing problems for Valve.
Canonical detail a whole lot of Steam Snap improvements
While most people will be using a normal package for Steam on Linux or the Flatpak, Canonical continue pushing their own Snap packages and one that's needed a lot of work is Steam.
Ubuntu Desktop 23.10 now available again after the recent hostile translation
Good news for those looking to download Ubuntu Desktop 23.10, as the recent issue involving a hostile translation has been solved and so the downloads are up again.
Ubuntu 23.10 download got pulled down due to a malicious translation
Canonical announced shortly after the release of Ubuntu 23.10 that the official downloads were pulled, as there was hate speech identified from a malicious contributor in some of their translations.
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