Canonical has announced the upcoming interim release of Ubuntu 27.04, named "Tenacious T-Rex," scheduled for launch on April 22, 2027. This release will be the 46th in the Ubuntu series and will be supported for approximately nine months, until January 2028, with a focus on integrating new kernel and desktop features. Although Canonical has not confirmed specific features, the release is expected to include GNOME 52, a Linux kernel in the 7.6 to 7.9 range, and various updates to enhance stability and performance. The introduction of the T-Rex as a mascot marks a departure from Ubuntu's tradition of using only living creatures, symbolizing a shift towards a more experimental approach in preparation for the subsequent long-term support release, 28.04

Ubuntu Linux 27.04 Tenacious T-Rex Ships April 2027

Canonical has officially named its next interim release Ubuntu 27.04 "Tenacious T-Rex," setting a firm launch date of Thursday, April 22, 2027. As the 46th Ubuntu build, it follows 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" and will be supported for roughly nine months until around January 2028. The predicted spec sheet includes GNOME 52 and a Linux kernel in the 7.6 to 7.9 range, though Canonical has not confirmed a feature list. Most notably, the T-Rex becomes the project's first prehistoric mascot while testing the kernel, desktop, and AI features that will later flow into the 28.04 LTS.

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