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These release notes cover new features and changes in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon).
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is designated as a long-term support release. This means it will continue to receive security updates and critical bug fixes for five years. With an Ubuntu Pro subscription, access to ESM (Expanded Security Maintenance) updates will be available for ten years.
See our {ref}release-policy-and-schedule.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS requires a 2 GHz dual-core processor or better, a minimum of 6GB RAM and 25 GB of free hard drive space.
You need either a USB port or a DVD drive for the installer media. An internet connection enables you to access more software and updates but you can install Ubuntu without it.
If you’re upgrading from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS to 26.04 LTS, you get all the changes that happened in the six months since Ubuntu 25.10, as well as the changes in all the interim releases between 24.04 LTS and 26.04 LTS.
For details, see the complete interim release notes: 24.10, 25.04 and 25.10. Finally, review the latest {ref}changes-since-ubuntu-25.10.
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26.04.2 <changes-in-ubuntu-26.04.2> 26.04.1 <changes-in-ubuntu-26.04.1> Release schedule <schedule.md> :::