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May 18, 2025

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 a Beta release, and we should re-iterate the disclaimer: DISCLAIMER: This release contains untested and unstable software. It is highly recommended you do not use this version in a production environment and do not use it as your daily work environment.

May 8, 2025

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 other apps and required libraries. Users should always review proposed updates to decide whether they wish to receive them. To upgrade:

April 17, 2025

Kubuntu Plucky Puffin (25.04) 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, KDE Gear 24.12.3, kernel 6.14, and many other updated applications and libraries. Kubuntu Plucky Puffin (25.04) released Applications for core day-to-day usage are included and updated, such as Firefox, and LibreOffice.

March 27, 2025

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 Plucky Puffin are not recommended for: Anyone needing a stable system Regular users who are not aware of pre-release issues Anyone in a production environment with data or workflows that need to be reliable They are, however, recommended for:

October 4, 2024

Announcing Kubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole

The Kubuntu team is proud to announce the release of Kubuntu 24.10, codenamed Oracular Oriole. This release marks a major leap forward for the Kubuntu experience, bringing you the cutting-edge KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment, a suite of updated KDE applications, and a slew of improvements that make this the most modern, smooth, and feature-rich Kubuntu yet. KDE Plasma 6: Elevate Your Desktop Experience The highlight of Kubuntu 24.10 is undoubtedly KDE Plasma 6, the latest and greatest version of the popular desktop environment.

May 12, 2024

Introducing KubuQA

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 releases, including the 24.04 Noble Numbat and the 24.10 Oracular Oriole. What is KubuQA? KubuQA is a specialized tool developed by the Kubuntu Team to simplify the process of ISO testing.

April 9, 2024

Celebrating Creativity

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 Council is excited to reveal that after much deliberation and awe at the sheer talent on display, the winner of the Kubuntu Brand Graphic Design contest is Fabio Maricato!

April 4, 2024

Announcing Kubuntu 24.04 Noble Numbat

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, easy-to-use Linux distribution. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 6.8-based kernel, KDE Frameworks 5.

April 3, 2024

Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest

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 creativity and submit your designs. The new deadline is now set for 23:59 on Saturday, 6th April 2024. The decision comes in response to multiple requests from community members who are keen on participating but needed a bit more time to polish their submissions.

March 22, 2024

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 search of unique, inspiring, and beautiful wallpapers that reflect the spirit of Kubuntu and its community. Your design should captivate users with its creativity, while also embodying the essence of Kubuntu’s commitment to freedom, elegance, and technical excellence.