Ubuntu

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.

March 27, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.

The latest update to the Resources system monitor for Linux introduces support for tracking AMD Neural Processing Unit performance. This allows users to monitor Ryzen AI hardware alongside other system resources in real time. The release also includes refinements to memory reporting and reduced CPU overhead.

January 31, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Linux Lite 7.8, a lightweight Ubuntu-based distribution, has been released with significant updates to its in-house applications. The new version ports twelve tools to Python and GTK4 while adding support for more software packages. It maintains the Xfce desktop environment and supports a range of Linux kernels for broader hardware compatibility.