Kubuntu Manual 22.04.2 Release
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-manual-22-04-2-release/
Hello everyone! It’s a great day with a new release of the Kubuntu Manual to match the recently-released Kubuntu 22.04.2 update. Thank you for the community members who provided feedback and filed bug reports to our GitHub project! You can find the new releases either on the GitHub releases page...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-manual-22-04-2-release/
Hello everyone! It’s a great day with a new release of the Kubuntu Manual to match the recently-released Kubuntu 22.04.2 update. Thank you for the community members who provided feedback and filed bug reports to our GitHub project! You can find the new releases either on the GitHub releases page...
Ubuntu 22.10 (Kinetic Kudu) End of Life reached on July 20, 2023
https://kubuntu.org/news/ubuntu-22-10-kinetic-kudu-end-of-life-reached-on-july-20-2023/
Kubuntu 22.10 (Kinetic Kudu) was announced on October 20, 2022 with 9 months support. As of July 20, 2023, 22.10 reached ‘end of life’. No more package updates will be accepted to 22.10, and it will be archived in the coming weeks. You can read the official end of life...
https://kubuntu.org/news/ubuntu-22-10-kinetic-kudu-end-of-life-reached-on-july-20-2023/
Kubuntu 22.10 (Kinetic Kudu) was announced on October 20, 2022 with 9 months support. As of July 20, 2023, 22.10 reached ‘end of life’. No more package updates will be accepted to 22.10, and it will be archived in the coming weeks. You can read the official end of life...
Kubuntu 23.10 Mantic Minotaur Released
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-23-10-mantic-minotaur-released/
The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 23.10 has been released, featuring the ‘beautiful’ KDE Plasma 5.27 simple by default, powerful when needed. Codenamed “Mantic Minotaur”, Kubuntu 23.10 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality,...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-23-10-mantic-minotaur-released/
The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 23.10 has been released, featuring the ‘beautiful’ KDE Plasma 5.27 simple by default, powerful when needed. Codenamed “Mantic Minotaur”, Kubuntu 23.10 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality,...
Plasma 5.27 LTS for Jammy 22.04 LTS available via PPA
https://kubuntu.org/news/plasma-5-27-lts-for-jammy-22-04-lts-available-via-ppa/
We have had many requests to make Plasma 5.27 available in our backports PPA for Jammy Jellyfish 22.04. However, for technical reasons this would have broken upgrades to Kinetic 22.10 while that upgrade path existed. Now that Kinetic is end of life, it is possible to allow opt in backports...
https://kubuntu.org/news/plasma-5-27-lts-for-jammy-22-04-lts-available-via-ppa/
We have had many requests to make Plasma 5.27 available in our backports PPA for Jammy Jellyfish 22.04. However, for technical reasons this would have broken upgrades to Kinetic 22.10 while that upgrade path existed. Now that Kinetic is end of life, it is possible to allow opt in backports...
Kubuntu Council Meeting – 30th January 2024
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-council-meeting-30th-january-2024/
Greetings, Kubuntu Community! Today marked an important Kubuntu Council meeting, where we witnessed significant progress and collaboration among our esteemed council members – Darin Miller, Rik Mills, Valorie Zimmerman, Aaron Honeycutt, Jonathan Riddell (Kubuntu Treasurer), and Simon Quigley(Lubuntu). In this blog post, we’re excited to share the highlights and outcomes...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-council-meeting-30th-january-2024/
Greetings, Kubuntu Community! Today marked an important Kubuntu Council meeting, where we witnessed significant progress and collaboration among our esteemed council members – Darin Miller, Rik Mills, Valorie Zimmerman, Aaron Honeycutt, Jonathan Riddell (Kubuntu Treasurer), and Simon Quigley(Lubuntu). In this blog post, we’re excited to share the highlights and outcomes...
Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-graphic-design-contest/
Announcing the Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest: Shape the Future of Kubuntu We’re thrilled to unveil an extraordinary opportunity for creatives and enthusiasts within and beyond the Kubuntu community The Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest. This competition invites talented designers to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of the...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-graphic-design-contest/
Announcing the Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest: Shape the Future of Kubuntu We’re thrilled to unveil an extraordinary opportunity for creatives and enthusiasts within and beyond the Kubuntu community The Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest. This competition invites talented designers to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of the...
Kubuntu Community Update – March 2024
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-community-update-march-2024/
Greetings, Kubuntu enthusiasts! It’s time for our regular community update, and we’ve got plenty of exciting developments to share from the past month. Our team has been hard at work, balancing the demands of personal commitments with the passion we all share for Kubuntu. Here’s what we’ve been up to:...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-community-update-march-2024/
Greetings, Kubuntu enthusiasts! It’s time for our regular community update, and we’ve got plenty of exciting developments to share from the past month. Our team has been hard at work, balancing the demands of personal commitments with the passion we all share for Kubuntu. Here’s what we’ve been up to:...
Kubuntu Wallpaper 24.04 – Call for Submissions
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-wallpaper-24-04-call-for-submissions/
We are excited to announce a call for submissions for the official desktop wallpaper of Kubuntu 24.04! This is a fantastic opportunity for artists, designers, and Kubuntu enthusiasts to showcase their talent and contribute to the visual identity of the upcoming Kubuntu release. What We’re Looking For We are in...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-wallpaper-24-04-call-for-submissions/
We are excited to announce a call for submissions for the official desktop wallpaper of Kubuntu 24.04! This is a fantastic opportunity for artists, designers, and Kubuntu enthusiasts to showcase their talent and contribute to the visual identity of the upcoming Kubuntu release. What We’re Looking For We are in...
Kubuntu Brand Graphic Design Contest Deadline Extended!
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-brand-graphic-design-contest-deadline-extended/
We’re thrilled to announce that due to the incredible engagement and enthusiasm from our community, the Kubuntu Council has decided to extend the submission deadline for the Kubuntu Brand Graphic Design Contest! Originally set to close at 23:59 on March 31, 2024, we’re giving you more time to unleash your...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-brand-graphic-design-contest-deadline-extended/
We’re thrilled to announce that due to the incredible engagement and enthusiasm from our community, the Kubuntu Council has decided to extend the submission deadline for the Kubuntu Brand Graphic Design Contest! Originally set to close at 23:59 on March 31, 2024, we’re giving you more time to unleash your...
Celebrating Creativity: Announcing the Winners of the Kubuntu Contests!
https://kubuntu.org/news/celebrating-creativity-announcing-the-winners-of-the-kubuntu-contests/
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Kubuntu Brand Graphic Design contest and the Wallpaper Contest! These competitions brought out the best in creativity, innovation, and passion from the Kubuntu community, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Kubuntu Brand Graphic Design Contest Winners The Kubuntu...
https://kubuntu.org/news/celebrating-creativity-announcing-the-winners-of-the-kubuntu-contests/
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Kubuntu Brand Graphic Design contest and the Wallpaper Contest! These competitions brought out the best in creativity, innovation, and passion from the Kubuntu community, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Kubuntu Brand Graphic Design Contest Winners The Kubuntu...
Kubuntu 24.04 Beta Released
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-24-04-beta-released/
Join the Excitement: Test Kubuntu 24.04 Beta and Experience Innovation with KubuQA! We’re thrilled to announce the availability of the Kubuntu 24.04 Beta! This release is packed with new features and enhancements, and we’re inviting you, our valued community, to join us in fine-tuning this exciting new version. Whether you’re...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-24-04-beta-released/
Join the Excitement: Test Kubuntu 24.04 Beta and Experience Innovation with KubuQA! We’re thrilled to announce the availability of the Kubuntu 24.04 Beta! This release is packed with new features and enhancements, and we’re inviting you, our valued community, to join us in fine-tuning this exciting new version. Whether you’re...
Kubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat Released
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-24-04-lts-noble-numbat-released/
The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 24.04 has been released, featuring the ‘beautiful’ KDE Plasma 5.27 simple by default, powerful when needed. Codenamed “Noble Numbat”, Kubuntu 24.04 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality,...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-24-04-lts-noble-numbat-released/
The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 24.04 has been released, featuring the ‘beautiful’ KDE Plasma 5.27 simple by default, powerful when needed. Codenamed “Noble Numbat”, Kubuntu 24.04 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality,...
Introducing the Enhanced KubuQA: Revolutionising ISO Testing Across Ubuntu Flavors
https://kubuntu.org/news/introducing-the-enhanced-kubuqa-revolutionising-iso-testing-across-ubuntu-flavors/
The Kubuntu Team are thrilled to announce significant updates to KubuQA, our streamlined ISO testing tool that has now expanded its capabilities beyond Kubuntu to support Ubuntu and all its other flavors. With these enhancements, KubuQA becomes a versatile resource that ensures a smoother, more intuitive testing process for upcoming...
https://kubuntu.org/news/introducing-the-enhanced-kubuqa-revolutionising-iso-testing-across-ubuntu-flavors/
The Kubuntu Team are thrilled to announce significant updates to KubuQA, our streamlined ISO testing tool that has now expanded its capabilities beyond Kubuntu to support Ubuntu and all its other flavors. With these enhancements, KubuQA becomes a versatile resource that ensures a smoother, more intuitive testing process for upcoming...
Kubuntu Oracular Oriole (24.10) Beta released
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-oracular-oriole-24-10-beta-released/
The beta of Kubuntu Oracular Oriole (to become 24.10 in October) has now been released, and is available for download. This milestone features images for Kubuntu and other Ubuntu flavours. Pre-releases of Kubuntu Mantic Minotaur are not recommended for: Anyone needing a stable system Regular users who are not aware...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-oracular-oriole-24-10-beta-released/
The beta of Kubuntu Oracular Oriole (to become 24.10 in October) has now been released, and is available for download. This milestone features images for Kubuntu and other Ubuntu flavours. Pre-releases of Kubuntu Mantic Minotaur are not recommended for: Anyone needing a stable system Regular users who are not aware...
Kubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole Released
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-24-10-oracular-oriole-released/
The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 24.10 has been released, featuring the new and beautiful KDE Plasma 6.1 simple by default, powerful when needed. Codenamed “Oracular Oriole”, Kubuntu 24.10 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-24-10-oracular-oriole-released/
The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 24.10 has been released, featuring the new and beautiful KDE Plasma 6.1 simple by default, powerful when needed. Codenamed “Oracular Oriole”, Kubuntu 24.10 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into...
Kubuntu Plucky Puffin (25.04) Beta released
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-plucky-puffin-25-04-beta-released/
The beta of Kubuntu Plucky Puffin (to become 25.04 in April) has now been released, and is available for download. This milestone features images for Kubuntu and other Ubuntu flavours. Pre-releases of Kubuntu Mantic Minotaur are not recommended for: Anyone needing a stable system Regular users who are not aware...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-plucky-puffin-25-04-beta-released/
The beta of Kubuntu Plucky Puffin (to become 25.04 in April) has now been released, and is available for download. This milestone features images for Kubuntu and other Ubuntu flavours. Pre-releases of Kubuntu Mantic Minotaur are not recommended for: Anyone needing a stable system Regular users who are not aware...
Kubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin released
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-25-04-plucky-puffin-released/
The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 25.04 has been released. Codenamed “Plucky Puffin”, Kubuntu 25.04 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The release features the latest KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop,...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-25-04-plucky-puffin-released/
The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 25.04 has been released. Codenamed “Plucky Puffin”, Kubuntu 25.04 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The release features the latest KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop,...
Plasma 6.3.5 update for Kubuntu 25.04 available via PPA
https://kubuntu.org/news/plasma-6-3-5-update-for-kubuntu-25-04-available-via-ppa/
We are pleased to announce that the Plasma 6.3.5 bugfix update is now available for Kubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin in our backports PPA. As usual with our PPAs, there is the caveat that the PPA may receive additional updates and new releases of KDE Plasma, Gear (Apps), and Frameworks, plus...
https://kubuntu.org/news/plasma-6-3-5-update-for-kubuntu-25-04-available-via-ppa/
We are pleased to announce that the Plasma 6.3.5 bugfix update is now available for Kubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin in our backports PPA. As usual with our PPAs, there is the caveat that the PPA may receive additional updates and new releases of KDE Plasma, Gear (Apps), and Frameworks, plus...
Plasma 6.4 Beta1 available for testing
https://kubuntu.org/news/plasma-6-4-beta1-available-for-testing/
Are you using Kubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin, our current stable release? Or are you already running our development builds of the upcoming 25.10 (Questing Quokka)? We currently have Plasma 6.3.90 (Plasma 6.4 Beta1) available in our Beta PPA for Kubuntu 25.04 and for the 25.10 development series. However this is...
https://kubuntu.org/news/plasma-6-4-beta1-available-for-testing/
Are you using Kubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin, our current stable release? Or are you already running our development builds of the upcoming 25.10 (Questing Quokka)? We currently have Plasma 6.3.90 (Plasma 6.4 Beta1) available in our Beta PPA for Kubuntu 25.04 and for the 25.10 development series. However this is...
Kubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” Released:
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-25-10-questing-quokka-released/
October 9, 2025 – The Kubuntu team is thrilled to announce the release of Kubuntu 25.10, codenamed “Questing Quokka”! As a community-driven flavor of Ubuntu, Kubuntu continues its mission to deliver the cutting-edge KDE software ecosystem on top of Ubuntu’s rock-solid foundation. This interim release, aligned with Ubuntu’s six-month cycle,...
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-25-10-questing-quokka-released/
October 9, 2025 – The Kubuntu team is thrilled to announce the release of Kubuntu 25.10, codenamed “Questing Quokka”! As a community-driven flavor of Ubuntu, Kubuntu continues its mission to deliver the cutting-edge KDE software ecosystem on top of Ubuntu’s rock-solid foundation. This interim release, aligned with Ubuntu’s six-month cycle,...