Desktop

All you need to know about the fast, free, and user friendly
Ubuntu desktop operating system.


Karen Horovitz
18 March 2024

Accelerate AI development with Ubuntu and NVIDIA AI Workbench

Article AI

As the preferred OS for data science, AI and ML, Ubuntu plays an integral role in NVIDIA AI Workbench capabilities. 

Karen Horovitz
18 March 2024


Oliver Smith
13 December 2023

Performance engineering on Ubuntu leaps forward with frame pointers by default in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Article Cloud and server

Today Canonical is raising the bar for performance and observability by enabling frame pointers by default in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Oliver Smith
13 December 2023


Oliver Smith
11 December 2023

End of year review: Ubuntu Desktop in 2023

Article Desktop

As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to look back on the evolution of Ubuntu Desktop over the last twelve months.

Oliver Smith
11 December 2023


Lukas Märdian
14 November 2023

Netplan brings consistent network configuration across Desktop, Server, Cloud and IoT

Article Cloud and server

Learn how Netplan has established itself as the proven network stack across all variants of Ubuntu – Server, Cloud, Embedded and now Desktop.

Lukas Märdian
14 November 2023


Oliver Smith
20 October 2023

Unleash the power of GPU: Ubuntu WorkSpaces now support Graphics G4dn bundles

Article Desktop

We are excited to announce a significant upgrade to our Ubuntu on Amazon WorkSpaces offering. From today, Ubuntu WorkSpaces now support GPU-based Graphics.g4dn and GraphicsPro.g4dn bundles, unlocking new opportunities for creativity and innovation on Amazon WorkSpaces. Since the launch of Ubuntu on Amazon WorkSpaces in...

Oliver Smith
20 October 2023


Canonical
12 October 2023

Canonical releases Ubuntu 23.10 Mantic Minotaur

Article Canonical announcements

Fortified security, enhanced desktop app discovery and new hardware support lead the latest release of Ubuntu 23.10 Mantic Minotaur.

Canonical
12 October 2023


Oliver Smith
12 October 2023

Ubuntu Desktop 23.10: Mantic Minotaur deep dive

Article Desktop

Ubuntu Desktop 23.10 is bristling with new features, not all of them visible at first glance. Join us on a deep dive of the highlights.

Oliver Smith
12 October 2023


ijlal-loutfi
7 September 2023

TPM-backed Full Disk Encryption is coming to Ubuntu

Confidential computing Confidential computing

Discover Ubuntu’s latest security enhancement: TPM-backed Full Disk Encryption (FDE). This experimental feature in Ubuntu 23.10 offers improved data protection without the need for passphrases

ijlal-loutfi
7 September 2023


Aaron Prisk
6 September 2023

Into the Labyrinth: Revealing the Mantic Minotaur

Article Desktop

Few creatures from mythology have captured the imagination of mankind quite like the legendary Minotaur. A half-man, half-bull behemoth that is said to guard the halls of the impenetrable labyrinth of Crete. The ancient sagas stated that only the bravest of warriors would be able to match its incredible strength and...

Aaron Prisk
6 September 2023


Oliver Smith
25 August 2023

Ubuntu Desktop: charting a course for the future

Article Desktop

In this post we share our values and vision for Ubuntu Desktop, and how this framework can help structure and support our collaboration with the community.

Oliver Smith
25 August 2023


Aaron Prisk
17 August 2023

Ubuntu in education: A K-12 IT Director’s experience

Article Desktop

Former IT Director and Systems Administrator Aaron Prisk shares his experiences migrating a Pennsylvanian school district to Ubuntu.

Aaron Prisk
17 August 2023


Lukas Märdian
18 July 2023

A declarative approach to Linux networking with Netplan

Server Cloud and server

Learn how Netplan simplifies Linux networking by providing a common interface across a range of technology stacks to enable easier administration.

Lukas Märdian
18 July 2023


Oliver Smith
6 July 2023

Comparing Ubuntu vs macOS for enterprise developers

Article Desktop

Choosing the right operating system for your enterprise developers is a strategic choice. Ubuntu vs macOS, which is right for you?

Oliver Smith
6 July 2023


Heather Ellsworth
27 June 2023

Improving snap maintenance with automation

Article Desktop

Co-written with Sergio Costas Rodríguez. As the number of snaps increases, the need for automation grows. Any automation to help us maintain a group of snaps is welcome and necessary for us to be able to scale. The solution detailed in this article has two main benefits: Any users of snaps that have adopted this

Heather Ellsworth
27 June 2023