Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" Is Almost Here
The Linux world is buzzing with anticipation as Canonical prepares to ship its next major operating system release. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed "Resolute Raccoon," is scheduled for release on April 23, 2026 Ubuntu — just weeks away. Here's what you need to know.
A Long-Term Support Release
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is designated as a long-term support release, meaning it will receive security updates and critical bug fixes for five years, with support running until April 2031. With an Ubuntu Pro subscription, expanded security maintenance extends coverage to ten years. Ubuntu
What's New
This release features GNOME 50 as the default desktop environment and introduces a refreshed suite of native applications. Wikipedia On the visual side, Ubuntu 26.04 is receiving a visual refresh, with updated folder icons that are shorter and squatter with rounder edges, and accent colors now applying to entire folder icons rather than offering a subtle tint. It's FOSS
Under the hood, LLVM 21 is the new default LLVM toolchain, Rust 1.93.1 is the default Rust toolchain, and OpenJDK 25 is the default Java package, certified on AMD64, ARM64, S390X, and PPC64EL architectures. Ubuntu
A Meaningful Tribute
The codename "Resolute Raccoon" was selected by the late Debian and Ubuntu release manager Steve Langasek as a tribute to his extensive contributions to the open-source community. Wikipedia
Beta Available Now
The beta release of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is available for download now. Users who install the beta can upgrade to the final stable release simply by installing software updates as they arrive — no fresh install required. OMG! Ubuntu
Minimum Requirements
Ubuntu Desktop 26.04 LTS requires a 2 GHz dual-core processor or better, at least 6 GB of RAM, and 25 GB of free storage space. Ubuntu
For full details, visit the official Ubuntu 26.04 release notes, the changes since 25.10 page, and the OMG Ubuntu beta coverage.
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