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A blog (remember those?) tracking #Ubuntu and its place within the wider #Linux ecosystem. News, app spotlights, how-tos and snark. Est 2009 ✌️

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The Ubuntu 26.04 LTS 'Resolute Raccoon' finally reveals its face in the official mascot artwork.

You'll see more of this cute critter in Canonical's promotional activities in the run up to the April 23 release.

SVG downloads and larger preview in the link ⤵

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/ubuntu-26-04-resolute-raccoon-mascot-download

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Linux 6.19 makes older AMD Radeon GPUs up to 40% faster with new Vulkan support, breaking new life into old hardware!

This release also includes hardware HDR, sizeable ext4 performance gains and better handheld gaming support on the Steam Deck and ROG Ally – plus more ⤵

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/linux-6-19-kernel-features-amd-performance

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@omgubuntu I'm so sorry... But did you mean breathing?

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The 'Resources' system monitor (v1.10) has added support for AMD NPU monitoring. If you're using newer Ryzen hardware on Linux and want to keep an eye on NPU usage, go install it!

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/resources-amd-npu-monitoring-linux

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Meet the Mecha Comet: a modular, Linux handheld for tinkerers.

Snap-on modules, a Fedora-based OS, beautiful touch-centric interface built in Rust and running on Wayland.

Best bit? It's open source hardware /and/ software. Nice.

More info on the crowdfunding curio ⤵

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/mecha-comet-modular-linux-handheld?v2

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It's now easier to run the Affinity creative suite on Linux – unofficially, of course.

The AffinityOnLinux project's AppImage runs Affinity v3 with Wine 10.x, config tweaks and dependencies in single runtime - minimal effort.

Details on performance, caveats etc in the link ⤵

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/run-affinity-linux-ubuntu-appimage

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Today is the end of Ubuntu 25.04 support – the 'Plucky Puffin' is plucked! 🪶 Upgrade to Ubuntu 25.10 to keep receiving critical updates.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/ubuntu-25-04-end-of-life

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Kagi has released an early Linux alpha of its Orion web browser, with a beta release due next month. Details on the WebkitGTK app's progress, and what's still to do: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/orion-browser-for-linux-alpha

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Ubuntu engineers have triggered a 'mass rebuild' of all source packages in the 26.04 archive, a move that is delivering a lot of updates – and underlying benefits.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/ubuntu-2604-resolute-archive-rebuild?v1

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Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is officially available for download.

Built on the Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS base, this release offers a revamped app menu, new system tools, Wayland-friendly language switching and runs on the Linux 6.14 kernel. A polished, final entry in the 22.x series.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/linux-mint-22-3-released

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A year after ditching the XPS brand, Dell has resurrected, redesigned and re-engineered it. Modular ports, OLED screens, physical function keys and new thermal design.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/new-dell-xps-2026-with-ubuntu

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Rust upgrades, RISC-V drama, and the end (but not really) of the X11 era – I run through 10 (and a half) of the biggest changes Ubuntu saw in 2025.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/ubuntu-2025-year-in-review?v1

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Ghostty, the open source terminal emulator, is moving to non-profit funding.

Creator Mitchell Hashimoto says this will ensure the app avoids surprising its users with a "we've been acquired and need to monetise!" rug-pull.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/ghostty-terminal-non-profit-fiscal-sponsorship?1

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Firefox is adding a feature you'll actually want to use: Split View. It lets you see two websites side-by-side in a single tab.

It's still a WIP, but if you run Firefox 146 you can try it out.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/enable-firefox-split-view-feature?v1

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'Tis the season for novelties! 🎅🏻

Remember desktop pets from the 90s? Gnomelets revives the vibes for Linux – and added a new Santa option this week.

Animated Santas raining down, landing on your window titlebars, leaping around your desktop. Festive frivolity at its finest/most annoying.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/santa-desktop-pet-ubuntu-gnomelets

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Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" beta is now available for testing.

Highlights include:

  • Revamped Mint Menu
  • Regex filename search in Nemo
  • Rewritten on-screen keyboard
  • New System Info tool
    – Keyboard/input switching
    – Text messaging in Warpinator

Plus, a fair bit more - details ⤵

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/linux-mint-22-3-beta-released