Kubuntu Linux 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon)
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- #Linux Distribution
- #KDE Plasma
- #Open Source
- Kubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" is released, offering a community-driven KDE desktop on Ubuntu's long-term support base with security updates until April 2029.
- Key features include Plasma 6.6 as the default desktop with integrated on-screen keyboard for touch and accessibility, and Spectacle's new OCR text recognition for screenshots.
- Wayland is now the default session, providing improved security and HiDPI support, while extensive theming and configuration improvements enhance user customization.
- Under-the-hood updates feature Linux Kernel 7.0, sudo-rs for memory-safe sudo, VA-API hardware acceleration for AMD/Intel, and updated developer tools like GCC 15.2 and Rust 1.93.
- Users upgrading from older versions are advised to backup and clean their ~/.config folder to avoid issues from legacy configurations.