Voyager Live 26.10 released based on Ubuntu Stonking Stingray
Key Takeaway
Voyager Live 26.10 is an intermediate release based on Ubuntu featuring two different package management editions.
Summary
The Voyager Live project has launched version 26.10, which is built upon Ubuntu "Stonking Stingray". The release offers two distinct editions: one utilizing Snap and Dracut with the Subiquity installer, and another utilizing Flatpak with the Ubiquity installer. This version includes GNOME 51, the Linux 7.3 kernel, and an integrated terminal-based AI chatbot via a GNOME extension.
Technical details of Voyager 26.10
- Base OS: Ubuntu "Stonking Stingray"
- Kernel: Linux 7.3
- Desktop Environment: GNOME 51
- Snap Edition: Uses Snap, Dracut, Rust, and the Subiquity installer
- Flatpak Edition: Uses Flatpak, Deb, and the Ubiquity installer
- AI Integration: Integrated ChatGPT chatbot in the terminal via GNOME extension
Why it matters
As an intermediate release with nine months of updates, this version serves as a testing ground for upcoming LTS versions.
Original reference: distrowatch.com →