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Ubuntu Core Desktop returns as Canonical’s plan for an immutable default desktop

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Ubuntu Core Desktop returns as Canonical’s plan for an immutable default desktop

Canonical has resumed development of Ubuntu Core Desktop, an immutable and attestable desktop distribution where all components ship as snaps. The company plans to eventually make it the default Ubuntu desktop, following a 2023 developer preview that fell short of expectations.

Why it matters: Enterprises and developers running Ubuntu should monitor this shift toward immutable desktop architecture, as it will affect deployment, patching, and attestation workflows when Core Desktop becomes the default.

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