Ubuntu 26.10 Released
prisoninmate shares a report from 9to5Linux: Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) has been released today, and it is now available for download for those eager to update their Ubuntu systems to a newer release. Powered by the upcoming Linux 7.3 kernel series, Ubuntu 26.10 ships with the latest GNOME 51 desktop environment, TPM-backed full disk encryption (FDE) support on computers without a hardware…
Ubuntu 26.10, also known as Stonking Stingray, has been released today and is now available for download. The new release is powered by the upcoming Linux 7.3 kernel series and features the latest GNOME 51 desktop environment. Other noteworthy updates include TPM-backed full disk encryption support on computers without a hardware root of trust, updated Settings to indicate whether a computer is certified for Ubuntu, and 100% Rust coreutils.
The App Center has been enhanced with a unified app-details view for Snap and Debian packages, a dedicated Drivers page for reviewing available graphics drivers, and support for installing codecs for one-time playback. Other additions include an optional AI-powered speech-to-text tool called Myna, system-wide controls for disabling Ubuntu Insights data collection, and better integration with Microsoft Entra ID. The release comes with nine months of security and software updates, extending through July 2027.
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