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Canonical launches academy for Ubuntu certifications
Canonical has announced the Canonical Academy, offering new official certifications for Ubuntu Linux skills. The initiative allows users to demonstrate their expertise through structured exams. It remains unclear if successful participants receive a fun animal name, a nod to Ubuntu's naming tradition.
Xubuntu website hacked to serve Windows malware
The official Xubuntu website has been compromised, redirecting torrent downloads to a malicious zip file containing Windows malware. The attack was discovered through user reports on Reddit, prompting the team to take down the affected page. Xubuntu contributors are collaborating with Canonical to resolve the issue.
Canonical packages silicon-optimized AI LLMs as Ubuntu Snaps
Canonical has started providing Snap packages for silicon-optimized large language models (LLMs) on Ubuntu Linux. This initiative aims to make AI tools more accessible and efficient on Linux systems. The move highlights Canonical's efforts to integrate advanced AI directly into its distribution.
Ubuntu 25.10 launch disrupted by Flatpak compatibility issue
Canonical's Ubuntu 25.10, released with upgrades like GNOME 47 and Linux 6.11 kernel, has encountered problems with Flatpak applications shortly after launch. The glitch arises from changes in the AppArmor security module, causing installation and runtime errors. Canonical is working on a fix through upcoming updates.