The beta release of the Ubuntu 26.10 “Stonking Stingray” distribution has been presented, with the package database frozen for final testing and bug fixes. The release is set for October 15, and the 26.10 branch is classified as an intermediate release, with updates generated within 9 months. Test images are available for Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server, Lubuntu, Kubuntu, Ubuntu Mate, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu Studio, Xubuntu, UbuntuKylin (China edition), Ubuntu Unity, Edubuntu, and Ubuntu Cinnamon.
Main changes include:
- The desktop has been updated to the GNOME 51 release, which offers optimizations to enhance smoothness and eliminate stuttering during heavy system load.
- Updated packages like Linux kernel 7.3-rc, GCC 15.2.0, LLVM 22.1.6, Python 3.14.7, .NET 10.0.112, Go 1.27, OpenJDK 25.0.4
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