Lubuntu 26.04 LTS Ships LXQt 2.3, and Keeps Wayland on the Backburner

The lightweight Ubuntu flavor hits the 30 release mark with a refreshed app stack and Wayland support still in the works.

Kubuntu 26.04 LTS Drops X11 Support and Goes All in On Wayland

You also get Plasma 6.6, Linux 7.0, and three years of standard LTS support.

The Awesome New Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is Here

App replacements aside, there are quite a few interface upgrades worth knowing about too!

Top Things to Do After Installed Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

Ubuntu 26.04, code-name Resolute Raccoon, was finally released! Here are some top things to do after installed the new Ubuntu desktop to make it ready for use. 1. Enable “New Documents” Context Menu option It’s been many years, GNOME still does NOT have a out-of-box graphical option to create new documents in file manager. Though, […]

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Released with Kernel 7.0, GNOME 50 & More

Ubuntu 26.04, code-name Resolute Raccoon, was released after 6 months of development. Here are the changes since the last Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Ubuntu 26.04 is a new Long Term Support (LTS) release with 5 years of standard support, another 5 years expanded security maintenance, and 5 years more legacy addon for paid users. Meaning a […]

Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) release date & schedule

Grab your diary and jot down the date, as Ubuntu 26.10 ‘Stonking Stingray’ is going to be released on 15 October, 2026. The Ubuntu 26.10 release date and those of other notable milestones in the next development cycle have now been shared b…

Distribution Release: Ubuntu Studio 26.04

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ubuntu Studio team have announced a new version of their media-focused flavour of the Ubuntu family. The new version, 26.04, offers three years of support and continues the evolution…

How to Install Ubuntu 26.04 Desktop Edition Step by Step

This is a step by step beginner’s guide shows how to install the current Ubuntu 26.04 LTS in your PC or laptop. Ubuntu 26.04, code-name Resolute Raccoon, is a Long Term Support (LTS) release that features GNOME 50 desktop and Kernel 7.0 so far. Requirements According to the Ubuntu 26.04 release note, you need a […]

Distribution Release: Ubuntu Cinnamon 26.04

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ubuntu Cinnamon project has announced the launch of Ubuntu Cinnamon 26.04 which ships with version 6.4.13 of the Cinnamon desktop and will receive three years of security updates. Th…

Distribution Release: Ubuntu Budgie 26.04

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ubuntu Budgie project has published version 26.04 of its Ubuntu community flavour. Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 offers three years of support and makes the leap to a Wayland-only version of t…

Fedora 44 Tips Its Hat With a Virtual Release Party

The Fedora crew has bumped the launch more than once, yet the global, come‑as‑you‑are virtual release party is going ahead right on schedule.
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Distribution Release: Lubuntu 26.04

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Lubuntu project has announced the launch of Lubuntu 26.04. The new long-term support release will receive security updates for three years. Lubuntu 26.04 ships with LXQt 2.3 and migr…

Distribution Release: Ubuntu 26.04

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Canonical has released Ubuntu 26.04 which is a long-term support release. This mean the distribution will receive five years of free support and an optional additional five years of paid…

Framework Laptop 13 Pro Competes with the Best

Framework has released what might be considered the MacBook of Linux devices.

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS released: GNOME 50, Wayland-only and Linux 7.0

Canonical has released Ubuntu 26.04 LTS ‘Resolute Raccoon’ – the first LTS in Ubuntu’s history to ship without an Xorg desktop session. It runs on the latest Linux 7.0 kernel with the GNOME 50 desktop, and includes new video player an…

Thunderbird 150 Lands on Linux: Smarter Encryption, Better Tools, and a Polished Experience

by George Whittaker

Mozilla has officially rolled out Thunderbird 150.0, the latest version of its open-source email client, bringing a mix of security-focused enhancements, usability …

Distribution Release: Redcore Linux 2601

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Redcore project has published a new version of its Gentoo-based distribution. Redcore Linux 2601 carries the code name ‘Vulpecula’ and introduces a number of changes behind the scene…

FOSS Weekly #26.17: Ubuntu 26.04 Release, Firefox Controversy, Positive News on Age-verification and More Linux Stuff

New major releases from Ubuntu and Fedora.

The best SEO reporting software of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Looking for better ways to track and present your SEO performance? We’ve tested the best SEO reporting software, including Semrush, Ahrefs, and SE Ranking.

Development Release: AlmaLinux OS 9.8 Beta 1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The AlmaLinux project has announced the availability of a development snapshot for AlmaLinux OS 9.8. The new beta offers updated packages, improved security, and packages for Python 3.14…