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Ubuntu 26.04 Will Look More Like Vanilla GNOME

Ubuntu's default desktop is about to look more like upstream GNOME than it has in years — but before you panic unduly, I should stress that it will still look (mostly) the same. The Yaru theme team — try saying that several times in a row — has embarked on a refactor of the GNOME Shell stylesheet ("theme") ahead of the next long-term support release, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, due out in April and shipping with GNOME 50. Rather than continuing to maintain a customised stylesheet for GNOME Shell, it will instead use the default theme and apply the changes it [...]

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Categories: News, adwaita, GNOME, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, yaru
Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/ubuntu-26-04-yaru-theme-gnome-shell-changes Dec 10, 2025, 01:57 AM

Canonical to distribute AMD ROCm AI/ML and HPC libraries in Ubuntu

Canonical is pleased to announce an expanded collaboration with AMD to package and maintain AMD ROCm™ software directly in Ubuntu. AMD ROCm is an open software ecosystem to enable hardware-accelerated AI/ML and HPC workloads on AMD Instinct™ and AMD Radeon™ GPUs, simplifying the deployment of AI infrastructure with long term support from Canonical.

Canonical has formed a dedicated team of engineers to package the AMD ROCm software libraries to streamline installation, support, and long-term maintenance on Ubuntu. Canonical will also submit these packages for consideration in Debian.

This work will simplify the delivery of AMD AI solutions in data centers, workstations, laptops, Windows Subsystem for Linux, and edge environments. AMD ROCm software will be available as a dependency for any Debian package, snap, or Docker image (OCI) build.  Performance fixes and security patches will automatically be available to production systems.

This collaboration aims to make AMD ROCm software available in Ubuntu starting with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, with updates available in every subsequent Ubuntu release.  

AMD ROCm software: a commitment to open source 

Canonical works with silicon industry leaders to incorporate the software libraries and drivers that accelerate applications on their silicon directly into Ubuntu. Comprehensive support for the latest silicon dramatically accelerates developer adoption and production deployments.

For AMD, the software that enables hardware-accelerated AI processing is called ROCm. It is an open software platform that includes runtimes, compilers, libraries, kernel components, and drivers that together accelerate industry standard frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, Jax, and more on supported AMD GPUs and APUs. 

"AMD ROCm software enables open, high-performance acceleration for AI and HPC on AMD hardware. Working with Canonical to package AMD ROCm for Ubuntu makes it easier for developers and enterprises to deploy AMD solutions on supported systems," said Andrej Zdravkovic, Senior Vice President, GPU Technologies and Engineering Software and Chief Software Officer at AMD.     

Packaging AMD ROCm in Ubuntu underscores the strong AMD commitment to developer experience and enterprise experience:

• Simpler installation with 'apt install rocm' or as an automatic dependency for other projects, like ollama-amd.
• Both stable LTS and fresh ROCm versions every six months will be available, to ensure immediate support for the latest hardware and software.
• Easy security fixes and performance improvements (just "apt upgrade").
• Up to 15 years of support for AMD ROCm in Ubuntu LTS versions under Ubuntu Pro. 
• Personal Ubuntu Pro subscriptions are free.

"We are delighted to work alongside AMD and the community to package AMD ROCm libraries directly into Ubuntu," said Cindy Goldberg, SVP of Silicon and Cloud Alliances at Canonical. "This will simplify the use of AMD hardware and software for AI workloads, and enable organizations to meet security and maintenance requirements for production use at scale."

Improved hardware support

Canonical works closely with hardware manufactures to test, optimize, and certify Ubuntu for their devices, and to integrate the required software drivers and kernel patches to support that hardware. Thanks to this extensive hardware program, Ubuntu runs equally well on laptops, workstations, servers, and IoT/edge devices, and developers have a seamless path from development through to deployment.

• Learn more about Canonical's silicon partnerships
• Read about AMD ROCm software

Canonical is pleased to announce an expanded collaboration with AMD to package and maintain AMD ROCm™ software directly in Ubuntu. AMD ROCm is an open software ecosystem to enable hardware-accelerated AI/ML and HPC workloads on AMD Instinct™ and AMD Radeon™ GPUs, simplifying the deployment of AI infrastructure with long term support from Canonical. Canonical has [...]


Categories: AI/ML, Certified hardware, Ubuntu Pro
Source: https://ubuntu.com//blog/canonical-amd-rocm-ai-ml-hpc-libraries Dec 09, 2025, 07:38 PM

Firefox 146 Brings Native Fractional Scaling to Linux

Mozilla Firefox 146 is out, adding a final flurry of finesse to finish off what's been an interesting year for the famed FOSS browser – but is there anything especially good in the update? Arguably, the 'headline' change for Linux users is that Firefox now fully supports fractional-scaling under Wayland, by default. No need to tinker with about:config flags, brave beta builds or (more likely) tut under your breath at oversized web elements. The change, say Mozilla, makes "rendering more effective" (i.e., text, icons, menus and cursors appear non-blurry, position correctly and render at the right size). To be clear: [...]

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Categories: News, App Updates, Firefox
Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/firefox-146-release-linux-fractional-scaling-support Dec 09, 2025, 01:59 AM

How telco companies can reduce 5G infrastructure costs with modern open source cloud-native technologies

5G continues to transform the telecommunications landscape, enabling massive device density, edge computing, and new enterprise use cases. However, operators still face significant cost pressures: from accelerating RAN modernization and 5G SA rollouts to energy demands and the shift to cloud-native network functions (CNFs). As telcos redesign their infrastructure strategies, open source has become a key lever to reduce costs, increase flexibility, and accelerate innovation.

This blog outlines today's primary 5G infrastructure challenges and highlights how modern open source cloud technologies from Canonical help operators address them.

The telco dilemma: 5G infrastructure challenges

With the advancements of 5G and more complex deployments, telcos face several challenges in building and maintaining 5G infrastructure, including:

• High investment costs: 5G infrastructure requires significant investment in new hardware and software, especially for hosting the virtualization infrastructure necessary to run 5G software
• Rising OPEX and energy costs: Power consumption of distributed 5G sites is now one of the largest operational expenses.
• Cloud-native complexity: Moving from virtualized network functions (VNFs) to cloud-native network functions (CNFs) increases the need for Kubernetes-scale automation and observability.
• Disaggregated RAN and multi-vendor integrations: Open RAN and virtualised RAN require consistent infrastructure, automation and lifecycle management.
• Limited spectrum: The available spectrum for 5G is limited and highly regulated, which can make it difficult for telcos to acquire and use.
• Edge footprint explosion: 5G MEC deployments increase the number of sites operators must manage.
• Talent and skills gaps: Cloud-native and Kubernetes skills remain scarce in telecom operations teams.
• Security: 5G networks are vulnerable to cyber attacks, which can compromise the security and privacy of users' data. The attack surface is larger with 5G compared to previous generations of mobile networks.
• Vendor Lock-in: a telecom operator is heavily dependent on one or a few vendors for all of its 5G network infrastructure and services, making it difficult for the operator to switch to another vendor without incurring significant costs and disruption to its network.

How open source is changing the game

Open source plays a central role in enabling telcos to modernise their networks: from VNF virtualization to full cloud-native CNF deployments. By standardizing on open platforms like Ubuntu, Kubernetes and OpenStack, operators reduce infrastructure licensing costs, improve interoperability, and accelerate innovation. Today, most large operators run the majority of their 5G core workloads on open source infrastructure.

Shared standards

Open source communities, including CNCF, O-RAN Alliance and Project Sylva, provide common frameworks that reduce integration effort. By adopting open standards, operators can more easily mix vendors and ensure long-term ecosystem interoperability.

Avoid vendor lock-in

In line with the development of shared standards, open source solutions can help avoid vendor lock-in by providing access to code that can be modified and adapted to meet specific needs. This means that telcos and ISVs can avoid being tied to a particular vendor or technology stack and choose the best solutions for their specific requirements instead.

Meet specific-telco requirements

Telcos have demanding requirements when it comes to performance, reliability, and security. Long-term support (LTS) is important in the telco industry, as telcos often have long cycles of release deployment. Open source solutions that are supported over the long term, with no API breaks or major changes that could disrupt telco operations (i.e. 12-month release at least, and a few years on average) are the foremost choice for telcos. This is usually a vendor-driven decision, but choosing the right open source with the right vendor is the key here. The reason is, it is difficult to have a telco-grade system after dealing with all the interoperability and fixing into the puzzle challenges, so it is reasonable for an operator to expect the support cycle to be as long as possible.

Performance, flexibility, and automation are key requirements in the telco industry, as they enable telcos to operate more efficiently and effectively. By leveraging the expertise of the wider community, telcos, and ISVs can build solutions that are optimised for telco environments and that can be easily customised to meet specific requirements.

Cost optimization

Open source software offers cost savings compared to proprietary solutions, which can be especially beneficial for organizations with limited budgets. With open source software, organizations do not need to pay for licenses, and there are no vendor lock-ins. They can leverage the vast community of developers and users to troubleshoot issues and implement new features. In addition to removing licensing fees, open source automation frameworks significantly reduce operational costs by simplifying CNF lifecycle management, improving energy optimization, and enabling consistent operations across core, edge and RAN deployments.

Security

The telecom sector handles a vast amount of sensitive information, including personal and financial data, making it a prime target for cyber-attacks. There are several data privacy and security concerns that the telecom sector faces, including data breaches, malware attacks, insider threats, lack of compliance, etc. In this regard, open source software vulnerabilities are often patched more quickly than with proprietary software. In addition, open source software is transparent and customisable, making it easier to meet the operator's unique needs and implement security features that align with their security requirements.

In the sections that follow we provide example applications for open source solutions across the telco stack, with a focus on tooling supported by Canonical.

Open source solutions for telcos

Canonical's telco portfolio spans the entire network – from RAN compute nodes to edge clouds, MEC platforms, private clouds and public-cloud deployments. Ubuntu and our cloud-native infrastructure stack (MAAS, MicroCloud, OpenStack, Kubernetes and Juju) provide a consistent operational model across all layers of the 5G architecture.. This enables telcos to meet any current or future use cases – from OpenRAN to next-generation Core (5G and beyond) and AI at the edge. Ubuntu Pro  is Canonical's comprehensive subscription for enterprise security, compliance and support.

Open source solutions for telcos

Open source for RAN

vRAN and Open RAN deployments require high performance, low latency and hardware acceleration. Canonical works closely with Intel FlexRAN , NVIDIA Aerial and ARM ecosystem partners to optimize Ubuntu for RAN workloads.

Another major Canonical contribution for RANs edge use cases isMicroCloud,  which reproduces the APIs and primitives of the big clouds at the scale of the edge. MicroClouds are typically targeted to easily deploy and lifecycle manage distributed micro clouds – bare metal compute clusters of between 3-100 nodes. A Canonical MicroCloud stack consists of certain building blocks. The details for each component are covered in our Telco 5G infrastructurewhitepaper.

Open source for core networks

Most operators deploy their 5G Core on private clouds to maintain strict performance and security control. Canonical's reference architecture – MAAS  for bare metal, OpenStack  for virtualised infrastructure, Kubernetes  for CNFs, and Juju  for automation – provides a proven, carrier-grade cloud foundation adopted by major network equipment providers (NEPs) and operators globally.

Canonical stack for private clouds

Open source for public and hybrid clouds

Ubuntu is known for its reliability, security, and versatility, making it a popular choice for telecom companies that require a stable and secure operating system to run Telco applications in the public cloud. A hybrid cloud architecture combines the usage of a private cloud and one or more public cloud services with a workload orchestration engine between the platforms. Using Juju, operators can orchestrate and lifecycle-manage the same CNF or VNF stack across private OpenStack, MicroCloud edge clusters, and hyperscalers. Juju automation provides a consistent approach that natively supports all major hyper scalers APIs and is a de-facto standard tool for MicroClouds in edge use cases. Additionally, Ubuntu Pro for Public Clouds provides telcos with capabilities based on their unique requirements. Details of these requirements and features from Ubuntu are given in this blog series:Amazon Web services (AWS) ,Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , andMicrosoft Azure.

Wrapping up

5G infrastructure modernization continues to introduce new operational and cost challenges. Open source cloud technologies, combined with Canonical's automation and long-term support, help operators simplify their architectures, reduce OPEX, and accelerate the shift to cloud-native 5G.

To explore the latest best practices, speak with our telco specialists .

5G continues to transform the telecommunications landscape, enabling massive device density, edge computing, and new enterprise use cases. However, operators still face significant cost pressures: from accelerating RAN modernization and 5G SA rollouts to energy demands and the shift to cloud-native network functions (CNFs). As telcos redesign their infrastructure strategies, open source has become a [...]


Categories: 5g, Infrastructure, Telco
Source: https://ubuntu.com//blog/how-telco-companies-can-reduce-5g-infrastructure-costs-with-modern-open-source-cloud-native-technologies Dec 08, 2025, 02:38 PM

A Simple Way to Fake Blurred Windows on GNOME

The 2 Wallpapers GNOME extension changes wallpaper when apps open, letting you fake blurred window look in apps that support transparency – clever!

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Categories: News, Eye Candy, GNOME Extensions, wallpapers
Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/2-wallpapers-gnome-extension Dec 08, 2025, 04:30 AM

From cloud to dashboard: experience the future of infotainment development at CES 2026

Every year at CES, we try to go beyond showing technology; we want to give you an experience. This time, it's the story of how in-vehicle infotainment development is transforming, and how developers can now build, test, and deploy immersive experiences faster than ever.

This year, we're excited to show a demo that combines the strengths of both Anbox Cloud and Rightware's Kanzi, the industry-leading software for creating rich, visually stunning infotainment interfaces. It demonstrates cloud-native development, automation, and how virtualization can open up completely new ways to design and test next-generation in-vehicle experiences.


Bridging design, development, and validation

Automotive software development has become incredibly complex. Teams are often focused on their own discipline, UI designers on immersive experiences, Android developers on building integrations, and validation engineers on reliability across hardware variants. These teams can't always collaborate seamlessly.

Testing an infotainment system means being able to access specific hardware or prototypes, which makes iteration slow and collaboration difficult. Small design updates can take days to validate, and testing across different screen configurations or performance conditions is often limited by the availability of physical setups.

We wanted to change that by bringing agility and scalability to infotainment development.

Infotainment comes to life in the cloud

In our demo, we'll show how Anbox Cloud turns this traditionally hardware-bound process into a fully virtualized, cloud-native experience. By running Android in the cloud, developers can instantly deploy and test infotainment environments built using Kanzi, on demand, at any scale, from anywhere.


Widescreen 8K infotainment CES demo

Our setup fits perfectly with Rightware's widescreen 8K infotainment and cluster bench, powered by Kanzi. Developers can stream the exact same 8K rendering using Anbox Cloud. The result is an impressive, interactive experience, generated and streamed entirely from the cloud.


8K virtual Android device running on Anbox Cloud

Thanks to Anbox Cloud, Android can be virtualized to any resolution, with pixel-perfect rendering and responsiveness. It can scale to dozens of Android instances running simultaneously, so teams can run automated testing, validate UI performance, and work on the system updates in parallel. Your development becomes faster, collaborative, and independent of physical limitations.

Why choose cloud-native Android development?

When moving your development testing to the cloud, designers and developers can collaborate in real time and can see their changes without waiting for hardware to be available. Validation teams can run automated tests on multiple Android instances, across different configurations. For OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, this means shorter development cycles, meaning more efficient resource use, and faster results.

"Kanzi has always been about empowering designers and developers to bring exceptional in-vehicle experiences to life," says Tero Koivu, Co-CEO at Rightware. "Seeing a Kanzi made UI streamed at 8K through Anbox Cloud shows how cloud-native workflows can dramatically accelerate iteration and collaboration. It opens a powerful new path for teams building the next generation of connected, visually stunning automotive user interfaces."

See it at CES 2026

Join us at LVCC, North Hall, Booth #10562, and check out the workflow for yourself. You'll see how Kanzi and Anbox Cloud come together to deliver high-fidelity, scalable, cloud-native infotainment experiences, and how this is redefining the way developers can use Android in the cloud.

Book a meeting with our team

Come see the future of automotive software development, from cloud to dashboard.

In the meantime, learn more about Anbox Cloud , and Rightware .

Further reading

Official documentation Anbox Cloud Appliance Learn more about Anbox Cloud 

Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Anbox Cloud uses assets available through the Android Open Source Project.

This year, we're excited to show a demo that combines the strengths of both Anbox Cloud and Rightware's Kanzi, the industry-leading software for creating rich, visually stunning infotainment interfaces.


Categories: Anbox, anbox cloud, Anbox Cloud Appliance, Automotive, CES, Event
Source: https://ubuntu.com//blog/future-of-infotainment-canonical-at-ces-2026 Dec 05, 2025, 10:00 AM

Canonical announces Ubuntu Pro for WSL 

Ubuntu Pro for WSL provides turnkey security maintenance and enterprise support for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS WSL instances in Windows. The subscription will also enable comprehensive management for system administrators. 

Today, Canonical announced the general availability of Ubuntu Pro for WSL which can be installed from the Microsoft Store. Source and beta releases are also on GitHub .

Canonical and Microsoft have a fantastic partnership, building out the WSL experience. This work will benefit enterprise developers who use WSL to build production Linux solutions.

Craig Loewen, Product Manager for WSL at Microsoft

Ubuntu Pro delivers enterprise-grade security maintenance and support across desktops, servers, and IoT devices. Now, that same proven value proposition comes to WSL, addressing the security and compliance needs of IT managers and paving the way for broader enterprise adoption.


Power to developers, peace of mind for IT teams

WSL provides developers, system administrators, and power users with a native Linux experience on Windows, without the overhead of a full virtual machine or dual boot. It allows users to run Linux command-line tools, utilities, and graphical Linux applications directly on Windows. In collaboration with NVIDIA, WSL 2 delivers near-native GPU-accelerated-performance, allowing applications in Ubuntu to access GPU drivers directly on the Windows host. With Ubuntu Pro, this developer-focused tool is transformed into a fully supported, enterprise-ready solution with up to 15 years of security maintenance.

For many enterprises, strict security and compliance policies have been a barrier to adopting WSL given the risks of unmonitored and unsupported open source software. Ubuntu Pro for WSL ensures Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM) is enabled, providing CVE security updates that can be applied subject to administrative policy. Canonical provides up to 15 years of CVE security patching for software packaged and published through Ubuntu's repositories. Ubuntu Pro subscriptions also cover security maintenance for popular toolchains on WSL, such as Python, Go, Rust, and more. This turnkey solution ensures security vulnerabilities are patched quickly and reliably, making WSL a viable, compliant option for enterprise environments.

Ubuntu Pro for WSL will also enable system administrators to manage instances using Landscape , Canonical's system management tool for Ubuntu. The WSL management feature of Landscape is in beta today, and customers interested in sharing feedback about the feature, and shaping its future, can do so in a self-hosted Landscape server, or by signing up for Landscape SaaS . Landscape will monitor all WSL instances that are deployed once Ubuntu Pro for WSL is configured, and identify which Windows hosts are compliant and which are non-compliant with your WSL provisioning and configuration policies.

Seamless installation with Microsoft ecosystem tools

Personal users benefit from a point-and-click installation of Ubuntu Pro for WSL from within the Microsoft Store. As a standard MSIX package, Ubuntu Pro for WSL integrates seamlessly into existing enterprise management workflows, allowing for easy installation and configuration using Microsoft's enterprise tools. Ubuntu Pro for WSL can be installed and configured using cloud-based tools such as Microsoft Intune, or via Group Policies defined in Microsoft Active Directory.



In addition to being available in the Microsoft Store, images of Ubuntu on WSL are available for download and distribution behind a firewall, giving enterprises the option to host images internally, with centralized control over which WSL images are available to employees.

Comprehensive enterprise support

Beyond security and ease of deployment, Ubuntu Pro for WSL introduces a new support model for developers using WSL. Canonical provides an Ubuntu Pro subscription tier which includes comprehensive phone and ticket support (Ubuntu Pro + Support). This provides a clear and streamlined way for Windows-native developers to get expert help with their Linux environment.

Ubuntu Pro for WSL brings Canonical's security and support capabilities into the Windows ecosystem. Free subscriptions for personal users and paid subscriptions are available through Canonical.

Next steps

• Register for the webinar: Ubuntu on WSL in the enterprise

Download Ubuntu Pro for WSL
Read the Ubuntu Pro for WSL tutorial ›

About Canonical

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, provides open source security, support and services. Our portfolio covers critical systems, from the smallest devices to the largest clouds, from the kernel to containers, from databases to AI. With customers that include top tech brands, emerging startups, governments and home users, Canonical delivers trusted open source for everyone.

Learn more at canonical.com

Ubuntu Pro for WSL provides turnkey security maintenance and enterprise support for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS WSL instances in Windows. The subscription will also enable comprehensive management for system administrators.  Today, Canonical announced the general availability of Ubuntu Pro for WSL which can be installed from the Microsoft Store. Source and beta releases are also on GitHub. [...]


Categories: Ubuntu, Ubuntu Pro, Ubuntu WSL, WSL
Source: https://ubuntu.com//blog/canonical-announces-ubuntu-pro-for-wsl Dec 02, 2025, 02:50 PM

Canonical announces general availability of Ubuntu on Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 platform

December 1, 2025 – Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, today announced the availability of certified images for the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 platform. This high-performance industrial platform is now fully supported with optimized images for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The certified images are available for both Ubuntu Server and Desktop, equipping developers with a robust and securely designed software foundation necessary for next-generation industrial automation, robotics, and edge AI applications.

This launch builds on the general availability of Ubuntu for the QCS6490 and QCS5430 processors , with today's announcement being the latest instance of Canonical support for Qualcomm's Dragonwing™  processors.

Resilience and performance for edge AI 

The Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 is designed for the next generation of industrial automation systems, handling everything from real-time analytics to on-device Generative AI. Designed for extreme edge AI, IQ-9075 combines high-performance with physical resilience. The platform can deliver up to 100 TOPS of on-device AI compute in thermal junction temperatures ranging from -40℃ to +115℃. 

By certifying Ubuntu for the IQ-9075 platform, Canonical ensures that enterprises get a seamless out-of-the-box experience from development to production. Through Ubuntu Pro, Canonical's subscription for open source security, developers benefit from up to 15 years of long term support. Combined with Qualcomm's decade-long product lifecycle, developers on IQ-9075 benefit from stability on both the hardware and software level. 

Here is a more detailed rundown of the features you can expect on the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075: 

• 8 Kryo Gold Prime high-performance cores 
• Up to 16 concurrent cameras for multi-stream computer vision
• High throughput data processing for robotics and factory automation
• Access to the full ecosystem of Ubuntu packages

A partnership that empowers developers

"We are delighted to deepen our collaboration with Canonical by bringing certified Ubuntu support to the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 processor," said Laxmi Rayapudi, VP of Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "The IQ-9075 is designed for the most compute-intensive industrial tasks. Providing certified Ubuntu images – optimized and supported by Canonical – gives our ODMs and customers an essential, trusted software layer to deliver security-focused, high-performance edge solutions to market faster."

"Ubuntu on Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 will accelerate the launch of AI-ready industrial devices at scale. This partnership will ensure high performance and robust security at both the hardware and software level."  said Olivier Philippe, VP of Devices Engineering at Canonical. "Manufacturers using Qualcomm's Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 platform will not only be ready for long term support and maintenance, but also benefit from the full power of open source AI software innovations optimized for the Dragonwing™ IQ-9075″.

Getting started

To access the latest certified Ubuntu images for the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 platform, please visit our Qualcomm IoT download page . If you have any questions about the platform or would like information about our certification program, then contact us by filling out our dedicated form.

December 1, 2025 – Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, today announced the availability of certified images for the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 platform. This high-performance industrial platform is now fully supported with optimized images for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The certified images are available for both Ubuntu Server and Desktop, equipping developers with a robust and securely [...]


Source: https://ubuntu.com//blog/canonical-qualcomm-dragonwing-iq9075 Dec 01, 2025, 08:00 PM

AMI and Canonical announce partnership

The collaboration makes it easy to boot directly into Ubuntu from AMI's UEFI firmware solutions

Nuremberg, Germany, November 24, 2025 – Today, Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, announced a partnership with AMI, a provider of Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) solutions. The partnership will enable users of AMI's Aptio® V UEFI Firmware to netboot directly into Ubuntu by simply selecting Ubuntu Cloud Installation in the boot menu.

This new native boot functionality makes it easy and convenient to use Ubuntu, and eliminates the need for flashing images or using additional media or external devices. A simple Ethernet connection is enough to install and launch Ubuntu.



Alexander Lehmann (Sales Director – IoT, Canonical) and B. Parthiban (General Manager, Boot Firmware Group at AMI) are excited to provide users with the best out-of-the-box experience for Ubuntu.

"At AMI, we value partnerships that strengthen the ecosystem and deliver trusted solutions. Canonical's widely adopted, community-supported platform is recognized for its stability and reliability, making this collaboration a natural fit," commented B. Parthiban, General Manager, Boot Firmware Group at AMI. "Together, we're enabling secure, high-performance experiences for customers everywhere."

"Our collaboration with AMI furthers our commitment to deliver the best Ubuntu experience right out of the box. It's now even easier to install Ubuntu," said Alexander Lehmann, Sales Director – IoT, at Canonical. 

The collaboration between Canonical and AMI kicks off at SPS – the Smart Production Solutions summit  – in Nuremberg from November 25 to 27, 2025. 

To find out more about Ubuntu, visit Canonical's booth in hall 6, number 112  and AMI's booth in hall 6, number 223 .

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About Canonical 

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu Pro, provides open source security, support and services. Our portfolio covers critical systems, from the smallest devices to the largest clouds, from the kernel to containers, from databases to AI. With customers that include top tech brands, emerging startups, governments and home users, Canonical delivers trusted open source for everyone. Learn more at https://canonical.com/   

About AMI 

AMI is Firmware Reimagined for modern computing. As a global leader in Dynamic Firmware for security, orchestration, and manageability solutions, AMI enables the world's compute platforms from on-premises to the cloud to the edge. AMI's industry-leading foundational technology and unwavering customer support have generated lasting partnerships and spurred innovation for some of the most prominent brands in the high-tech industry. AMI is a registered trademark of AMI US Holdings, Inc. Aptio is a registered trademark of AMI in the US and/or elsewhere.

Today, Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, announced a partnership with AMI, a provider of Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) solutions, allowing users of AMI's Aptio® V UEFI Firmware to netboot directly into Ubuntu by simply selecting Ubuntu Cloud Installation in the boot menu.


Categories: Partner, Ubuntu
Source: https://ubuntu.com//blog/ubuntu-boot-in-uefi-announcement Nov 24, 2025, 11:41 AM

The $8.8 trillion advantage: how open source software reduces IT costs 

Open source software is known for its ability to lower IT costs. But in 2025, affordability is only part of the story. A new Linux Foundation report, The strategic evolution of open source , reveals that open source has evolved from a tactical cost-saving measure to a mission-critical infrastructure supporting enterprise-grade investments, and delivering stronger business outcomes as a result.

This transformation is supported by academic research estimating that, without open source, companies would pay roughly 3.5 times more  to build the software running their businesses – an $8.8 trillion increase.[1] 

Open source: from "free alternative" to core infrastructure

The 2025 World of Open Source Survey by the Linux Foundation reveals that open source is deeply embedded across enterprise technology stacks, making it a foundation for global IT operations.  In fact, over 55% of analyzed tech stacks used a Linux-based operating system; and similarly, around half of all analyzed cloud, container, and DevOps technologies have Linux at their core.

The survey illuminates the many great reasons businesses are choosing open source: improved productivity, reduced vendor lock-in, and, unsurprisingly, lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Nearly half of organizations (46%) report an increase in business value from open source compared to last year, with 83% considering it valuable for their future. According to the World of Open Source Survey, 58% of organizations reported lower software ownership costs, and 63% cited higher productivity as a direct benefit of adopting open source. In addition, 62% reported reduced vendor lock-in and 75% judged their software quality to be higher thanks to OSS. Overall, 56% said the benefits of OSS exceeded the costs.[3] A Gartner study echoes these findings, showing that cost control and application development flexibility remain the top drivers of open source adoption.[2] 

And it's not just about the costs: organizations that invest strategically in open source are 20% more likely to perceive competitive advantage, while 78% report workplace satisfaction and better talent attraction. Nearly 80% say open source makes their organization a better workplace, and 74% say it improves their ability to attract technical talent. 

One respondent put it this way: "Open source is not supplementary tooling but an ecosystem of core infrastructure dependencies." This captures the shift perfectly: cost savings may start the conversation, but reliability, flexibility, and long-term value now drive adoption.

Why open source reduces IT costs and keeps cutting them

The same characteristics that make open source adaptable also make it economical:

• No per-seat licensing: organizations avoid scaling costs tied to user counts or cores
• Modular adoption: businesses can deploy only what they need, minimizing waste
• Shared innovation: security fixes, feature improvements, and bug patches benefit from collective community investment
• Interoperability and exit freedom: avoiding proprietary lock-in reduces switching costs and enables infrastructure that fits business strategy rather than the vendor's roadmap

Systems based on open source tend to have lower maintenance overhead and longer life cycles, advantages that compound fast. That's why enterprises see real savings,not just from shifting license costs to labor, but through genuine efficiency gains across teams.

Here's a real-world case study of that in action: Greek telecom leader Nova leveraged Canonical's planning and open pricing to control its CAPEX and OPEX, benefiting from predictable costs and freedom from management software licensing fees. Support from Canonical paid for "real expertise that enriches our team, rather than paying for access."[3]

Open source is also the backbone of AI, making it easier to adopt this increasingly must-have technology into business operations. McKinsey research highlights how open source frameworks accelerate AI adoption, enable faster product development, and catalyze ecosystem innovation, amplifying the total value beyond mere cost savings.[4] In fact, the LF's survey found that AI is the technology that benefits the most from being open source, according to 38% of respondents, and research from the Microsoft AI cloud Partners team showed that Linux environments such as Ubuntu deploy 63% faster with up to 306% ROl over three years.[5]

Mission-critical workloads demand enterprise-ready support

The data is clear: open source software lowers IT costs, but cost benefits only reach their full potential when paired with enterprise-ready support. For technical audiences, this isn't about "just" having a backstop: it's about operational excellence, security, and resilience. When issues do arise, they must be addressed quickly and precisely.

The survey shows 71% of organizations expect response times under 12 hours for critical OSS production issues, marking a shift from traditional community support to commercial-grade service-level agreements. In financial services and manufacturing, over 90% consider paid OSS support essential. This need for enterprise-grade support peaks in mission-critical workloads (54%), systems handling sensitive data (43%), and regulated sectors (38%).

There's a perception that support is 'too expensive', but quite to the contrary, paid commercial support does not diminish open source's cost benefits; instead, it enhances them. Just like OSS adoption saves on costs and licences, robust support services protect organizations against the potentially disastrous costs of downtime, compliance failures, or data breaches. 

Canonical's own experience confirms that long-term OSS support is an increasingly strategic investment, especially in markets with high regulatory demands and cloud migration complexities.[6]

Take, for example, The European Space Agency (ESA), which depends on Canonical's distributions of Kubeflow and Spark running on Kubernetes for its mission operations. ESA highlights that Canonical's support lets them "sleep soundly," focusing on space missions while trusting infrastructure experts for uptime and reliability.[3]

How Ubuntu Pro locks in the value of open source

The biggest IT cost benefits of open source software come when free software innovation is combined with investments in professional support. After all, these low-cost (or sometimes free) tools are highly accessible and often intuitive to build with, but they can take a lot of time, effort, and specialized skills to maintain and secure in the long term.

Canonical takes away that time-consuming effort from developers, and allows them to focus on building, through Ubuntu Pro + Support, our comprehensive security maintenance and support service.

 Ubuntu Pro + Support gives users a wide range of benefits, including:

• Up to 15 years of security maintenance and support covering thousands of open source components from the kernel to the applications layer.
• Compliance-ready patching for mission-critical, regulated, and sensitive workloads.
• Predictable enterprise SLAs aligned with the sub–12-hour incident response expectations of 71% of organizations.
• Transparent, forecastable total cost of ownership, eliminating license uncertainties.

Ubuntu Pro extends cost benefits beyond licensing into comprehensive lifecycle management, turning open source affordability into sustained business value.

Open source is an economic strategy, not a shortcut

In conclusion, the business benefits of open source are clear to see, and widely reflected in the business landscape, where record numbers of organizations and tech stacks have open source as a core part of their mission-critical systems. The permissive licences, lack of vendor lock-in, and flexibility of open source make it a clear cost optimizer; but the most significant IT cost savings emerge when organizations combine free software innovation with enterprise-grade support, governance, and active engagement. Those who treat open source as core infrastructure aren't just saving money: they're building competitive, secure, and innovative foundations for growth.

$8.8 trillion – that's what open source is worth to the global economy. If you're not building on it, you're paying for it somewhere else. The organizations leading in innovation, efficiency, and resilience already know: open source is the foundation of competitive advantage.

Sources

• Open Source Software: The $9 Trillion Resource Companies Take for Granted, HBS
• Top challenges to using Open-source for product and application development, Gartner  
• What's the state of open source adoption in Europe?, Ubuntu blog  
• Open source technology in the age of AI, McKinsey  
• IDC Business Value Study: A 306% ROI within 3 years using Ubuntu Linux on Azure, Microsoft Azure  
• 54% of European enterprises want long term open source support: how Ubuntu Pro + Support delivers, Ubuntu blog  
• The value of open source software is more than cost savings, Linux Foundation  

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Categories: Linux Foundation, Open source, Support, Ubuntu Pro
Source: https://ubuntu.com//blog/the-8-8-trillion-advantage-how-open-source-software-reduces-it-costs Nov 24, 2025, 11:40 AM