Resolute Raccoon
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS& 26.10 Guide
From installation to mastery, from desktop to server. Whether you are a beginner, developer, office user, or sysadmin, we have you covered.
What will you do with Ubuntu?
you@ubuntu:~$ wget -c https://releases.ubuntu.com/26.04/ubuntu-26.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso
you@ubuntu:~$ sha256sum -c SHA256SUMS --ignore-missing
ubuntu-26.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso: OK
you@ubuntu:~$
What's New in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
GNOME 50
A brand-new desktop experience with smoother animations
Wayland-only Desktop
Default Wayland session for better security and performance
Security Center
Security-state visibility and permission prompting controls
ARM64 Desktop ISO
Official generic ARM64 desktop image
Gaming Performance
NTSYNC improves Windows game compatibility
Permission Prompting
App permission prompting system for enhanced privacy
Install once. Supported until 2038.
Five years of free standard support, plus seven more with Ubuntu Pro. Free for personal use on up to five machines.
25.10
26.10
Interim release, 9 months
26.04 LTS
Next stop: Ubuntu 26.10
Stonking Stingray is due on October 15, 2026, with nine months of support. Try it for the new stack, stay on 26.04 LTS for stability.
- Linux7.37.0
- GNOME5150
- systemd261259
- Mesa26.226.0
- OpenSSL4.03.5
- Rust1.971.93
- dbus-broker
- amd64-v3 ISO
- Rust coreutils
- Tiling Assistant
- RISC-V RVA23
- Feature freeze
- Beta
- Final freeze
- Release
Who Is This Site For?
- Linux Beginners
- Developers
- Office Users
- Sysadmins
- Gamers