Ubuntu has announced the codename of its next release, 26.04 LTS, as "Resolute Raccoon". The codename was chosen by former Debian and Ubuntu release

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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will be codenamed "Resolute Raccoon," a name chosen by late Ubuntu release manager Steve Langasek. The long-term support release is scheduled for April 2026 and will include 5 years of desktop updates, GNOME 50, improved TPM-backed disk encryption, and the Prompting Client enabled by default. Codenames serve a functional purpose in Ubuntu's infrastructure, helping developers avoid mistakes when pushing code to version-specific repositories.

Ubuntu Reveal Codename of Next Year’s 26.04 LTS

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