Ubuntu Linux 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" Snapshot 3 has been released, featuring 35 images across various categories, including the first official Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) builds directly from Canonical's standard release tree. This release incorporates a 7.0 kernel, GNOME 50.1, glibc 2.44, and GCC 15.2, all assembled through a new automated pipeline. The snapshot aims to allow community testers to identify potential issues early, although development snapshots are known for their instability, having already encountered several bugs and failures. Users seeking a stable system should consider sticking with an LTS version or waiting for the final release scheduled for October 15

Ubuntu Linux 26.10 Snapshot 3 Is Live With First Official WSL Images

Ubuntu Linux 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" Snapshot 3 is now available on cdimage, delivering 35 images across desktop, server, and preinstalled categories. The milestone marks the first time Canonical ships official WSL builds directly from its standard release tree, ensuring Windows Subsystem for Linux images stay perfectly synced with upstream updates. The development stack runs a 7.0 kernel, GNOME 50.1, glibc 2.44, and GCC 15.2, all being assembled through a new automated pipeline built on Go and Temporal.

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