Upgrade your desktop: Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS is now available
Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS has been released, offering a stable foundation with the GNOME 50 desktop environment and full Wayland support. The update includes modernized default applications, improved performance, and updated toolchains for developers.
Why it matters
As a major Linux distribution, this release impacts enterprise infrastructure, academic research, and developer workflows globally.
Whether you’re a first-time Linux user, experienced developer, academic researcher, or enterprise administrator, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon is the best way to benefit from the latest advancements in the Linux ecosystem on a stable foundation.
As with all LTS releases of Ubuntu, Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS represents the consolidation of fixes and improvements identified during the initial launch of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. It’s available to download and install from our download page .
Users of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS will shortly be prompted to upgrade to 26.04 LTS directly from their desktop, either automatically or as part of a scheduled update. If you missed our press release , don’t worry. We’re summing up the most exciting developments in this post to get you ready to upgrade.
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