Ubuntu 26.04

Source: Hacker News

Release Overview

Ubuntu 26.04 (“Resolute Raccoon”) LTS has been released on schedule.

New Features

• TPM‑backed full‑disk encryption
• Expanded use of memory‑safe components
• Improved application permission controls
• Livepatch support for Arm systems, helping reduce downtime and strengthen system resilience

Official Flavors

The newest Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu Cinnamon, Ubuntu Kylin, Ubuntu Studio, Ubuntu Unity, and Xubuntu are also being released today. Detailed release notes for each flavor are available in the Official flavors section:

Ubuntu 26.04 Release Notes – Official Flavors

Support and Maintenance

Maintenance updates will be provided for 5 years for Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server, Ubuntu Cloud, Ubuntu WSL, and Ubuntu Core. All remaining flavors will be supported for 3 years.

See the release notes for a full list of changes, system requirements, and more.