- One month after the beginning of the development of Ubuntu 23.04, the first daily images have been released.
- The daily builds are based on the latest Ubuntu version, 22.10 Kinetic Kudu, and currently, it is almost identical to it.
- The development of Ubuntu 23.04 “Lunar Lobster” will take 6 months; the daily builds will be evolving during this process.
After the release of the Ubuntu 22.10 version, which happened approximately one month ago, the developers have changed their focus to developing the next Ubuntu version, 23.04, codenamed Lunar Lobster. Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster is planned to be released on April 20th of next year.
Based on Ubuntu 22.10
The development of Ubuntu 23.04 started at the end of October. Now, the developers have announced the availability of the daily builds for this version. The daily builds are based on the latest final version of Ubuntu, 22.10 “Kinetic Kudu”, which was released in mid-October this year.
Ubuntu 23.04 daily builds are currently almost identical to 22.10, however, as the development continues, it will be updated with newer packages and receive new capabilities. The developers have almost 6 months to finalize 23.04; it’s a long road and there will be many changes.
The daily builds of Ubuntu 23.04 will not be stable versions since they are mostly published with developers in mind. Avoid daily driving or installing it on a mission-critical system. If you want to give it a try, you can follow the link below to download the latest daily build of Ubuntu 23.04:
Click here to download the latest daily build for Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster
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