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The Fourth Snapshot Release of Ubuntu 25.10 is Out!

Ubuntu 25.10 snapshot 4, the new monthly snapshot release of the next Ubuntu release, is available to download. This is the final snapshot release for 25.10, as next will be the Beta release planned for September 18, while Ubuntu 25.10 stable release will be available on October 9. Ubuntu 25.10, code-name Questing Quokka, is the […]

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Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 4 is Available to Download

The fourth monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is out, the final before the Ubuntu 25.10 beta release in September. Fancy testing it?
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New Default Apps Finally Hit Ubuntu 25.10 Daily Builds

New terminal and image viewer apps are included in the latest development builds of Ubuntu 25.10, along with a much-hyped switch to Rust-based sudo and, less-hyped, the arrival of new Ubuntu Insights and hwctl packages. Not that most of this is news to…

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Why are Ubuntu devs building new “dangerous” daily builds?

Name: Ubuntu Dangerous (subject to change). Age: Yet to be born. Appearance: Er, like a normal Ubuntu development build, but with hidden potential for CHAOS. What’s this about? Ubuntu developers feel regular unstable daily builds are not dangerou…

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Ubuntu 25.10 Reveals New Wallpaper, Mascot Artwork

Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” default wallpaper features a line-art quokka motif, purple gradient, and a cute nod to the ‘questing’ part of the codename.
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Default Wallpapers for Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka Revealed

Ubuntu 25.10, code-name Questing Quokka, is coming soon in next few months. Now, the default wallpapers are out! As usual, the default wallpaper is made up of the mascot (quokka) in center, a type of wallaby from southwestern Australia, and a gradient background. As you see via the image below, this time it looks like […]

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GNOME 49 Beta Released with Per-Monitor Brightness Control

GNOME 49, the default desktop environment for next Ubuntu 25.10 and Fedora Workstation 43, is available for Beta testing. This Beta is available more than a month after the first Alpha. There will also be a RC release, while, the final of GNOME 49 is planned for September 17. In last Alpha, the desktop added […]

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wget Removed from Ubuntu Server 25.10 Default Install

Ubuntu Server 25.10 removes wget from its default installation, in favour of the wcurl tool. Here’s why the change was made and if it’ll affect you.
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The Third Snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 is Available for Testing

Ubuntu 25.10 snapshot 3, the third development release for the next Ubuntu release, is available for testing purpose. As you may know, Ubuntu introduced monthly snapshot releases and released the first one in May 29. Now, the July release is finally available. Ubuntu developer team announced the release on the last day of July: I’d […]

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Ubuntu’s Desktop Icons Extension Adds New Keyboard Shortcuts

Ubuntu’s DING extension adds new keyboard shortcuts for desktop icon selection, including multi-select, Ctrl+Space toggle, and HOME/END navigation.
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Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 3 is Available to Download

The third monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is available to download, if you feel like helping the furry-faced mascot seeks out stable status.
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Ubuntu 25.10 Offers Improved Disk Encryption Using TPM

Ubuntu 25.10 improves experimental TPM-backed full-disk encryption, which ties security to hardware integrity. New options and checks will be in place.
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Testing New Linux Kernels on Ubuntu is About to Get Easier

Canonical announces a new strategy for Ubuntu development releases, now offering upstream Linux kernels for earlier testing and (hopefully) better stability.
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Ubuntu 25.10 Wallpaper Contest Opened for Submission

Wallpaper Contest for next Ubuntu 25.10, Questing Quokka, is opened. Submit or vote your favorite images! Like the last contest, the submissions are separated into 3 categories: Mascot Theme, Digital / Abstract Art, and Photography. And top 2 voted images (6 images in total) in each category will be included in the 25.10 as optional […]

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Ubuntu 25.10 Shrinks its Raspberry Pi Install Footprint

Ubuntu 25.10 uses a minimal default install on Raspberry Pi, reducing install size. See what’s changed and why the move makes sense for developers.
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Ubuntu 25.10 Fixes the Dock’s Inconsistent Radii

Name: Ubuntu Dock radii. Age: Brand new(ish). Appearance: Ever-so-slightly rounder. What’s this about? When Ubuntu Dock is in dock mode (not full width), corner radii are out of whack with what is used elsewhere. Padding around Yaru ico…

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Canonical Plans for a Fully Functional Desktop Session on RISC-V with Ubuntu 25.10

With the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 release, Canonical plans to achieve a fully functional desktop session on the RISC-V architecture.
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The Way Ubuntu Boots on Raspberry Pi is Changing

Do you run Ubuntu on a Raspberry Pi? If you do, there are changes coming in Ubuntu 25.10 you may want to be aware of (don’t worry, they’re for the better). Canonical software engineer Dave Jones has laid out plans for ‘substantial&#82…

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GNOME 49 Alpha Released with Tablet Pad Dials Support & Xorg Disabled

The first alpha release of GNOME Desktop 49 is out for testing purpose! The developer team announced the release of this alpha one day ago. And, if everything goes well, GNOME 49 will be default in Ubuntu 25.10 and Fedora Workstation 43. First, GNOME 49 introduced new core apps Showtime video player and Papers document […]

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Ubuntu 25.10 Raises RISC-V Profile Requirements

Canonical confirm a technical shift for Ubuntu on RISC-V. With Ubuntu 25.10, it will only support hardware meeting the RVA23 profile spec.
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