Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray)
GNOME 51, Rust coreutils, and a refreshed Linux desktop
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- documentation.ubuntu.com
- Directory record created
- Oct 16, 2026
- Last record update
- Oct 16, 2026
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- Overview
- 6 key features
- 3 use cases
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What is Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray)
Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" is a non-LTS interim release of the Ubuntu operating system, aimed at developers and Linux enthusiasts who want newer software between long-term support versions. It ships with GNOME 51, a complete switch to Rust-based coreutils, expanded hardware support, and a unified App Center that consolidates Snap and Debian package information with graphics driver management. An optional Myna preview provides local speech-to-text functionality.
Key Features
Use Cases
- Running a modern Linux desktop with the latest software between LTS releases
- Developing and testing software on an up-to-date Ubuntu environment
- Trying new desktop features and Rust-based core tooling before they land in LTS versions
Why do startups need this tool?
Ubuntu 26.10 gives startups and development teams a free, open source platform with the latest desktop environment, modern Rust-based tooling, and updated hardware support, making it a solid base for building and testing software without licensing costs.
