Lubuntu 26.10 'Stonking Stingray' released with LXQt 2.4 and Wayland support
Key Takeaway
Lubuntu 26.10 introduces an experimental Wayland session using the Miriway compositor alongside its default LXQt 2.4 desktop.
Summary
The Lubuntu team has released version 26.10, codenamed 'Stonking Stingray'. This official Ubuntu flavor updates its lightweight desktop environment to LXQt 2.4 and introduces an out-of-the-box experimental Wayland session. While X11 remains the default display server, users can now select the Wayland session from the login screen.
Technical changes in Lubuntu 26.10
- Ships with LXQt 2.4 as the default desktop environment.
- Adds an experimental Wayland session using the Miriway compositor.
- Maintains X11 as the default display server for desktop sessions.
- Includes new artwork for wallpapers and the login screen.
Why it matters
The inclusion of an experimental Wayland session marks a step toward modernizing the lightweight desktop experience for Lubuntu users.
Original reference: distrowatch.com →