You can turn the shutdown prompt off with:
gsettings set org.gnome.SessionManager logout-prompt false
(Not sure if there is a UI option anywhere…)
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Is there any possibility that Ubuntu 26.04 could be released earlier? Would it be possible to move the release date forward?
The current release schedule can be found here:
What would be the logic of releasing it earlier, with what purpose?
Many, many hours, days, weeks, and months go into planning releases so I think it is highly unlikely a release date would be moved up.
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Too many people, are working in separate locations, on inter-dependant components, with a planned manpower level, for a planned number of hours, that each individually have to hit milestones (dare I say successfully?) … AT THE SAME TIME … to even imagine thinking about advancing dates, let alone actually making such a “shoot yourself in the foot” type of decision, when the number and frequency of those milestones get closer as the date approaches.
I’m sure you have a current commitment or deadline of your own that would have prompted such a question, but such dates are not impacting a single organization such as Ubuntu/Canonical. The impact would ripple thru the entire Community within the Ubuntu-dependant ecosystem, which represents thousands of distinct organizations, from home-based to multi-nationals, including the various software, hardware, and firmware producers alike!
Sorry for the reality check, but … it just … cannot … be done!
The case for including LazPaint in the official Ubuntu 26.04 ISO rests on bridging the gap between basic image viewing and high-end professional editing. As the Linux desktop evolves to compete with macOS and Windows, the “out-of-the-box” experience for creative tasks remains a critical factor for user retention.
Here is why LazPaint belongs in the default installation:
- Filling the “Missing Middle”
Currently, Ubuntu provides the GNOME Image Viewer (Loupe) for viewing and GIMP for heavy editing. However, most users exist in the middle—they need to add text to a screenshot, use layers to combine two images, or remove a background. GIMP’s steep learning curve often intimidates new users, while Loupe is too limited. LazPaint provides a “Paint.NET-like” experience that is intuitive for anyone coming from other operating systems. - Efficiency and Performance
LazPaint is written in Lazarus (Free Pascal), making it incredibly lightweight and fast to launch. Unlike many modern Electron-based apps, it doesn’t hog system resources. Adding it to the ISO would contribute negligible weight to the image while providing a powerful functional upgrade. - Superior Layer and Alpha Channel Handling
For a lightweight editor, LazPaint handles transparency and alpha channels with surprising sophistication. It allows users to perform complex selections and manipulate layers without the overhead of a massive software suite. This makes it the perfect tool for quick web design tasks or social media content creation. - Native Look and Feel
In the context of Ubuntu 26.04, where UI consistency is a priority, LazPaint’s clean and straightforward interface fits well within a productivity-focused environment. It provides a “no-nonsense” workspace that aligns with the Ubuntu philosophy of making powerful technology accessible to everyone. - Open Source Synergy
Including LazPaint supports the broader Open Source ecosystem by highlighting high-quality projects developed outside the C++/Python mainstream. It rewards a project that has remained stable, functional, and bloat-free for years.
I’ll add this here in case people aren’t aware of it.
Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon (to be 26.04 LTS) is already in Feature Freeze
Quoted from Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 932
or to quote @utkarsh (the source in UWN)
Ideally, you will all now be focusing on bug fixing and not on getting new features into the release.
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A few times now, in the middle of a fast typeout session, Ubuntu splashes the update screen and I accidentally approve it, thus disrupting my workflow. Not a big issue, but an annoying one.
Would be good to add a 3-second timeout before the update splash starts receiving keyboard input.
Please file a bug report for this.
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Thanks for the suggestion. Filed a bug report just now; also took a quick look - there are over 1700 bugs for update-manager currently. Ubuntu devs must be pretty busy these days!
They are busy, indeed. This is their peak time.
You will notice, though, that most of those update-manager bug reports are unconfirmed.
Community members are welcome to help triage those many bug reports. It’s an easy way for new contributors to get their toes wet.
https://documentation.ubuntu.com/project/contributors/bug-triage/
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It seems the team doesn’t plan to transfer pipewire to snap in normal desktop version.
Could an option be provided on desktop for users to experience it, similar to the previous switch from initramfs-tools to dracut?
Pipewire is preinstalled in Ubuntu 26.04
corrado@corrado-n3-rr-0304:~$ apt list pipewire
pipewire/resolute,now 1.5.84-1ubuntu2 amd64 [installed,automatic]
pipewire/resolute 1.5.84-1ubuntu2 i386
corrado@corrado-n3-rr-0304:~$
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