- Ubuntu developers have decided to include webp-pixbuf-loader tool in their next release, which enables WebP support.
- This new tool will enable support for WebP in Eye of GNOME and Shotwell, and thumbnail generation in GNOME Nautilus file manager.
- The Ubuntu release with WebP support, 22.10, is expected to be ready in October 2022.
WebP image type, which Google created, has caused a lot of controversy among developers for native support in WordPress 6.1. WebP images are superior to JPEG files; in addition to better compression, they can have transparent parts like PNG images and they can be animated like GIFs. However, WebP is not fully embraced by operating systems yet; we still require additional software to use it.
Ubuntu supports before WordPress, Windows
Canonical is looking forward to adding native support for WebP images; webp-pixbuf-loader is now approved to be shipped with Ubuntu 22.10. webp-pixbuf-loader is a tool that delivers WebP image file support in Eye of GNOME or Shotwell in addition to enabling thumbnail generation for GNOME Nautilus file manager.
With this addition, Ubuntu 22.10 will have full-fledged native WebP support; this will likely happen before WordPress completes its moves towards native support. Currently, there is no word about native WebP support on Windows 11. Ubuntu 22.10 is expected to arrive in October 2022.
FAQ
What is the latest version of Ubuntu?
The latest LTS version of Ubuntu is 22.04, also known as "Jammy Jellyfish" and it was released on 21 April 2022. Ubuntu 22.04 will be supported until 2027.
What are the system requirements for Ubuntu?
The latest version of Ubuntu's system requirements are:
- 2 GHz dual-core processor or better
- 4 GB system memory
- 25 GB of free hard drive space
- Internet access is helpful
- Either a DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media
Can Ubuntu run on older hardware?
If you have the above requirements, you can run Ubuntu. We do not recommend using the latest version of Ubuntu for older hardware, but you can try older versions of Ubuntu.
Can I run Ubuntu on a virtual machine?
Yes, you can install and use Ubuntu in virtual machines like VMWare or VirtualBox.
How do I enable Ubuntu on Windows 10?
To enable Ubuntu on Windows 10, you should be using at least Windows build 1709. Then you should enable Windows Subsystem for Linux from the Windows Features interface. Now you can download and install Ubuntu from Microsoft Store.
Can Ubuntu be installed on a virtual machine?
Yes, Ubuntu can be installed on a virtual machine. A virtual machine (VM) allows you to run an operating system within another operating system. This means that you can install Ubuntu on a virtual machine and run it on top of your current operating system, without the need to replace it or partition your hard drive. To install Ubuntu on VMWare, you can refer to our article: How to install a Linux Distro on VMware Workstation