The installation process has been enhanced to provide a smoother experience for users installing Ubuntu alongside other operating systems, with improved BitLocker support and advanced partitioning capabilities. Built on the Linux 6.14 kernel, Ubuntu 25.04 boasts a new scheduling system (sched_ext), enhanced gaming support through the NTSYNC driver for Wine/Proton, and improved container tools with decoupled bpftools and linux-perf.
For developers, new devpacks offer snap bundles that include the latest ecosystems for Go and Spring, along with updated toolchains for various programming languages such as Python, Rust, .NET, LLVM, and OpenJDK. Ubuntu 25.04 also enhances confidential computing for on-premise environments with AMD SEV-SNP host support and introduces an ARM64 Desktop ISO designed for next-generation hardware.
Improvements in networking and identity management include secure time synchronization via NTS, better integration with Active Directory, and cloud authentication options through EntraID and Google identity. The release also features DNS-aware wait-online logic via Netplan, ensuring more reliable network management.
In addition to the main release, various Ubuntu flavors like Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, and more are being launched simultaneously. Users can download Ubuntu 25.04 for free from the official website, and those on Ubuntu 24.10 will receive an automatic upgrade notification if they opted for all release notifications.
For more detailed information, users are encouraged to read the release notes, check out graphical overviews of new features, and participate in community discussions for support or to report bugs. Canonical offers professional support services for users seeking additional assistance.
To explore all the new features and participate in shaping the future of Ubuntu, visit the community contributions page. For ongoing updates and announcements, users can subscribe to the announcement list.
In summary, Ubuntu 25.04 elevates the user experience with significant performance enhancements, robust developer tools, and improved security features, continuing its legacy as a leading Linux distribution
Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) released
Ubuntu Linux 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) has been released and it represents a recent release that incorporates the latest open-source technologies into a user-friendly and high-quality Linux distribution. GNOME 48 has been introduced, featuring triple buffering for enhanced performance, HDR settings, and new functionalities such as a Wellbeing Panel and Preserve Battery Health mode. The installer now provides an enhanced experience for installation alongside other operating systems, featuring improved BitLocker support and advanced partitioning options. Ubuntu 25.04 is based on the Linux 6.14 kernel and features a new scheduling system with sched_ext, improved Wine/Proton gaming support through the new NTSYNC driver, and enhanced container tooling with decoupled bpftools and linux-perf. The initiative further extends confidential computing capabilities to on-premise environments through the support of AMD SEV-SNP hosts and unveils a new ARM64 Desktop ISO tailored for next-generation hardware. Improvements in networking and identity management include secure time syncing using NTS, better integration with Active Directory, cloud authentication options with EntraID and Google identity, and DNS-aware wait-online logic added through Netplan. Maintenance updates will be available for a duration of 9 months for all versions launching with 25.04.
