Best of Ubuntu — April 2026

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    Ubuntu 26.04 LTS: what changed since 22.04 and 24.04

    Ubuntu 26.04 LTS 'Resolute Raccoon' is the 11th long-term Ubuntu release, shipping with Linux kernel 7.0, GNOME 50, and a complete drop of Xorg — making Wayland the only supported desktop session. Key highlights include TPM-backed full-disk encryption now GA, sudo-rs and uutils coreutils replacing their GNU counterparts, Dracut replacing initramfs tooling, and five new default GNOME apps all written in Rust. NVIDIA CUDA and AMD ROCm are now installable directly via apt. The developer toolchain includes GCC 15.2, OpenJDK 25, Rust 1.93, Golang 1.26, and an official .NET snap. ARM64 gets an official desktop ISO. Direct upgrades from 24.04 LTS are delayed until the 26.04.1 point release in July 2026.

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    The Awesome New Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is Here

    Ubuntu 26.04 LTS 'Resolute Raccoon' has been released, powered by Linux kernel 7.0 with five years of standard support (extendable to 10 via Ubuntu Pro). Key highlights include GNOME 50 with exclusive Wayland support (X11 dropped from GDM), fractional scaling now stable, five new default apps (Ptyxis terminal, Loupe image viewer, Papers document viewer, Showtime video player, Resources system monitor), TPM-backed full disk encryption now generally available, post-quantum cryptography via OpenSSH 10.2, an official ARM64 desktop ISO, NTSYNC driver for better Wine/Proton gaming performance, and updated bundled apps including Firefox 149, LibreOffice 25.8, Thunderbird 140, and GIMP 3.0.

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    Zorin OS 18.1 released, new Lite edition available

    Zorin OS 18.1 has been released, arriving six months after the original launch with 3.3 million downloads. Built on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, it brings improvements to Advanced Window Tiling (reordering layouts, edge snapping, foreground grouping), a tray icon toggle, and right-to-left script support for Arabic, Hebrew, and Urdu users. LibreOffice 26.2 is preinstalled, and the Windows-to-Linux app suggestion database has grown by over 40% to cover 240+ apps. A new Lite edition based on Xfce 4.20 is also available, targeting older and lower-spec hardware, with a restyled file manager, fingerprint reader support, and a refreshed theme. Both editions are supported until at least April 2029.

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    Ghostty terminal is now available in the Ubuntu repos

    Ghostty, the fast open-source GPU-accelerated terminal emulator by Mitchell Hashimoto, is now available in the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS universe repository. Users can install it with a simple `apt install ghostty` or via App Center. Ghostty 1.3.0 is packaged (not the latest release) and sits in the universe section, meaning it gets security coverage via Ubuntu Pro but no official Canonical support. Key features include native GTK4/libadwaita UI on Linux, Wayland compatibility, tabs, splits, ligature support, Kitty graphics protocol for in-terminal image rendering, and text-file-based configuration. It's particularly appealing for developers who switch between macOS and Linux.

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    RustConf 2026: Speakers Announced, Registration Open

    RustConf 2026 registration is now open, with the conference scheduled for September 8-11 in Montreal (plus an online option). The program features an expanded schedule with a new track, Community Lightning Talks, and Project Updates sessions. Highlighted keynotes include Jon Seager covering Rust adoption in Ubuntu (including Rust-based rewrites of coreutils and sudo), and a closing fireside chat between Rust Foundation CEO Rebecca Rumbul and Python Software Foundation ED Deb Nicholson on open source governance, security, and cross-ecosystem interoperability.

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    Ghostty OpenGL-Accelerated Terminal Available On Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

    Ghostty, an OpenGL-accelerated terminal emulator written in Zig, is now available in the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS universal archive. While Ptyxis remains the default terminal on this long-term support release, users can install Ghostty as a preview option via 'sudo apt install ghostty'. The announcement was made by Canonical engineer Pushkar Niranjan Kulkarni.

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    Ubuntu 26.04: there are some big changes in there!

    Ubuntu 26.04 LTS brings a wide range of changes. Visual updates include accent-colored folder icons, a refreshed Yaru theme closer to Adwaita, and a non-translucent dock. Key functional changes include switching to a Rust-based sudo replacement for improved memory safety, password asterisk feedback in the terminal, and a new default terminal (Ptyxis) and system monitor (Resources). Packages are now compiled for AMD64 v3 architecture for potential performance gains on modern CPUs. The software-properties GUI is removed by default, limiting graphical repo management. Telemetry is now opt-in. Ubuntu 26.04 ships GNOME 50, which drops X11 entirely (Wayland-only), brings major Nautilus improvements, headless remote desktop sessions with zero-copy rendering, better NVIDIA support, parental controls, and more. Under the hood, the kernel is Linux 7.0, initramfs switches to dracut, and removable media now mounts under /run/media.

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    Framework's new modular 13 Pro is a ground-up redesign aimed at Linux power users

    Framework has announced the Laptop 13 Pro, a ground-up redesign of its modular 13-inch laptop. Key upgrades include a full CNC-machined aluminum chassis, a 74Wh battery with claimed 20+ hour life, a 2880×1920 120Hz touchscreen display, haptic trackpad, and Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) or AMD AI 300 series chips. Memory goes up to 64GB LPCAMM2 LP-DDR5X and storage up to 8TB PCIe Gen 5 NVMe. Notably, it's the first Framework laptop to ship with Linux pre-installed and receive Ubuntu certification, with firmware updates via fwupd/LVFS. The Ubuntu configuration has reportedly outsold Windows since launch. Pricing starts at $1,199 for DIY, with shipping beginning June 2026. Existing Framework 13 owners can also buy a Chassis Kit to upgrade their current mainboard into the new aluminum body. The Laptop 16 also received updates including a one-piece keyboard and haptic touchpad.

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