Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 LTS is a modern, lightweight, and highly customizable Linux distribution that combines the power of Ubuntu with the elegance of the Budgie desktop environment. Designed for both beginners and advanced users, this LTS (Long Term Support) version (codenamed Resolute Raccoon) is supported till April 2029, ensuring stability and security, making it an excellent choice for personal, professional, and educational use. This release marks a landmark moment as Ubuntu Budgie's first Wayland-only release, delivering a modern, secure, and future-proof desktop experience.
Features:
- Budgie Desktop 10.10.2 on Wayland: A clean, modern, and highly customizable desktop environment running exclusively on Wayland via the labwc compositor, offering improved stability, screen sharing, and display handling.
- Long-Term Support: Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 is an LTS release, providing three years of security updates and support until April 2029 for enhanced reliability.
- Extensive Software Availability: Access to thousands of applications through the Ubuntu Software Center and the APT package manager.
Benefits:
- Ease of Use: Ideal for beginners with its user-friendly interface, Crystal Dock enabled out-of-the-box, and a refined default layout with integrated Menu Favourites.
- Customizability: Tailor the desktop environment to your preferences with a wide range of themes, applets, the Raven sidebar, and the new Screencast Applet for recording your desktop.
- Performance: Lightweight and efficient, Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 runs smoothly on both modern and older hardware, with adaptive mouse acceleration enabled by default and built-in screen magnification.
Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 comes with a comprehensive suite of pre-installed software applications to meet your everyday needs. These include LibreOffice for productivity, Firefox for web browsing, Thunderbird for email management, and VLC as the new default media player. The default desktop environment is Budgie Desktop 10.10.2, featuring a customizable panel, the Raven sidebar for notifications and widgets, and Crystal Dock configured out-of-the-box. The system uses the APT package manager for efficient software management and the Ubuntu Software Center for a graphical interface to browse and install applications effortlessly.
Based on the Ubuntu Linux operating system, Ubuntu Budgie inherits the stability, security, and extensive community support of its parent distribution. Ubuntu itself is derived from Debian, one of the oldest and most reliable Linux distributions. The Budgie desktop environment was originally developed by the Solus project but has since been integrated into the Ubuntu ecosystem, offering a unique blend of innovation and tradition. The 26.04 release introduces a full Wayland transition using labwc as the compositor, bringing modern display protocol support, improved suspend/resume resilience, and better multi-monitor handling.
Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 is an ideal choice for users seeking a balance between simplicity and functionality. It is perfect for those new to Linux, professionals looking for a stable and customizable work environment, and enthusiasts who appreciate a polished and modern Wayland desktop experience. Whether you're a student, developer, or casual user, Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 provides the tools and flexibility to meet your needs.
Number of Disks: 1 (DVD)
Version: 26.04 LTS
Release date: 23/04/2026
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