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.
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