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Canonical has confirmed that Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, scheduled for release in April, will feature Linux kernel 6.20, which may be rebranded as Linux 7.0 depending on Linus Torvalds' versioning decisions, continuing their strategy of shipping Ubuntu with the latest upstream kernels.
Canonical is prioritizing desktop provisioning for the upcoming Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release, aiming to enhance the installation experience for automated setups, managed enterprise environments, and OEM/ODM deployments. This effort involves aligning the Ubuntu desktop installer's backend with that of Ubuntu Server, streamlining development processes, and introducing features previously exclusive to server environments. The company is also focusing on generating Ubuntu ISO images, improving first boot initialization, and providing new hooks for different use-cases, with ongoing work showcased on GitHub.
Canonical is considering applying low-latency optimizations, currently used in Ubuntu's specialized kernel build, to the generic kernel for the upcoming Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release. The move aims to streamline kernel maintenance and reduce engineering costs, but concerns about potential performance regressions in CPU-intensive applications need to be addressed. The decision is pending, and further performance changes for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS are anticipated.
A Canonical engineer has experimented with implementing a Linux scheduler in Rust, which has shown promising results for gaming performance, outperforming the default Linux scheduler in certain workloads. The scheduler, called "scx_rustland," was demonstrated in a YouTube video and the code is available on GitHub, marking an interesting development in the use of Rust for kernel-related tasks.
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS "Noble Numbat" is set to receive 12 years of updates, as revealed by Mark Shuttleworth, CEO of Canonical, matching the enterprise commitment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This extended support will cover the entirety of the distribution with about 30,000 source packages, and users can sign up for Ubuntu Pro to access this long-term support. The extended support period is expected to last until at least April 2036, making it a significant development for the Linux distribution.
Ubuntu has decided to phase out Snap development and its integration into Ubuntu core due to continued rejection by various Linux distros. The next LTS release, 24.04 Naughty Nightingale, will see no traces of Snap. Canonical is considering open sourcing Snap so that others can pick up the project to continue the development.