Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Released

5 hours ago

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is the latest long-term support (LTS) version for desktops and laptops, offering five years of free security updates and extendable up to 15 years with Ubuntu Pro.
System requirements include a 2 GHz dual-core processor, 6 GB RAM, 25 GB free disk space, and support for 64-bit Intel/AMD or ARM architectures.
New features in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS include GNOME 50 with optimized scaling, updated apps, accessibility improvements, cloud authentication, TPM-backed encryption, and Linux Kernel 7.0.
To install or try Ubuntu, users need to download an ISO image, create a bootable USB drive, and boot from it, with an option to run from USB without installation.
Ubuntu Pro offers enterprise-grade security, management tools, and support for up to 15 years, free for personal use on up to five machines and includes features like FIPS certification and Kernel Livepatch.
Ubuntu is certified on hundreds of devices from major PC manufacturers, ensuring compatibility and optimized out-of-the-box performance.
Canonical provides additional resources, including tutorials for VirtualBox installations, Raspberry Pi usage, and whitepapers on Ubuntu Pro.

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