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Ubuntu 26.04

Linux Lite 8.0 RC1 lands with Ubuntu 26.04 base, custom kernels, and a big refresh

May 1, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Linux Lite 8

Linux Lite 8.0 RC1 is here with a new Ubuntu base, GTK4 apps, custom kernels, and a refreshed experience ahead of its June release.

Categories Linux Tags Calamares installer, GTK4, lightweight Linux distro, Linux kernel, Linux Lite, Linux Lite 8.0 RC1, Linux news, Open Source, Ubuntu 26.04, XFCE desktop Leave a comment

Is Linux Mint in trouble?

April 16, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
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Linux Mint developers say the distro will adopt a longer development cycle while rethinking its release strategy. Some users may wonder if deeper changes are coming.

Categories Linux Tags Cinnamon desktop, Clément Lefèbvre, Linux desktop, Linux distro, Linux Mint, Linux news, LMDE, Open Source, Ubuntu 26.04, Wayland 3 Comments

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS beta arrives with Linux kernel 6.20

March 26, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Resolute Raccoon

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon beta is here with Linux kernel 6.20, improved installers, and full flavor support. Here is what to expect before launch.

Categories Linux Tags Canonical, Linux distro, Linux kernel, Open Source, Resolute Raccoon, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 26.04, Ubuntu beta, Ubuntu Server, WSL Leave a comment

Ubuntu Linux 26.04 LTS officially named Resolute Raccoon

October 6, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Canonical has revealed the official name of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Called Resolute Raccoon, the Linux distribution will arrive in April 2026 with long term support.

Categories Linux Tags Canonical, Linux, Linux desktop, Linux server, Resolute Raccoon, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 26.04, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Ubuntu release Leave a comment

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