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Canonical has made its Livepatch service available for ARM64 systems on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Ubuntu Core 26. The update allows kernel patches without requiring a reboot.

19. Juni 2026 Von KI berichtet

Canonical has introduced Myna, an early-stage AI tool for voice dictation on Ubuntu that runs entirely on local hardware. The feature is planned for Ubuntu 26.10, scheduled for release in October. It uses a push-to-talk system and focuses on privacy by keeping all processing on the device.

The upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release will allow users to manage traditional .deb packages directly through the App Center graphical interface. This includes filtering, sorting, updating, and uninstalling deb packages alongside Snap apps. The change addresses long-standing user frustrations with Canonical's preference for Snap packaging.

27. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

A Canonical engineer has proposed removing support for ZFS, Btrfs, RAID and encryption from the Secure Boot version of GRUB in Ubuntu 26.10 to enhance security. The change would limit booting to unencrypted ext4 partitions, blocking upgrades for systems using the dropped features. Community members have raised strong objections, citing reliance on these features in default installations and common setups.

A Verge writer revisited Ubuntu on a 2019 Dell XPS 15, hoping to revive the aging machine, but encountered numerous frustrations that echoed past experiences. Despite improvements in Linux over the years, the author found it more of a hobby than a reliable operating system. The piece highlights persistent quirks in hardware compatibility and software installation.

5. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

The hardware enablement stack for Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS has arrived, delivering Linux kernel 6.17 and other updates to long-term support users. This release enhances compatibility with newer hardware while maintaining stability for the current version. Installation is straightforward via standard update tools.