Edubuntu is a community flavour of Ubuntu designed for classroom use.
The project's latest version, 26.04, includes entirely new administrative tools.
The distribution's release announcement shares: "The Edubuntu Installer and Menu Administration tools have been completely rewritten from the ground up in Python, replacing the previous shell-based implementation. This brings significant improvements: Dual UI Backends: Automatically detects your desktop environment and launches the appropriate interface (GTK4 or Qt6). Cockpit Integration: Web-based remote administration module for configuring age-group settings across your network. Default and per-user setup control: Administrators can apply age-group defaults system-wide or override them for individual non-administrator users. Multilingual Support: Now available in 21 languages including Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Czech, Estonian, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Turkish, and Ukrainian (including full installer slideshow localization). Enhanced Menu Administration: Ability to disable terminal keyboard shortcuts for non-admin users, providing better control in classroom environments. Application-menu controls: Menu Administration can hide Ptyxis by default for non-admin users and keeps per-user application lists aligned with the global application list. Improved account handling: Non-user/system accounts are filtered out so only real student and staff accounts appear in the administrative interface. Improved UI Polish: Refined GTK and Qt layouts, improved spacing, and launch fixes for better day-to-day usability."
Edubuntu 26.04 LTS — Release and New Features
Edubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” has been officially released, bringing a refreshed experience for education-focused computing and introducing completely new administration tools.
1. Based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
Edubuntu 26.04 is built on the latest Ubuntu base:
- Linux kernel 7.0
- Updated graphics stack (Mesa, Vulkan)
- Wayland-first desktop environment
- Improved hardware support and stability
Result:
- modern, secure, and long-term supported system
- compatibility with recent PCs and classroom hardware
2. Education-focused desktop environment
Edubuntu is designed specifically for schools and learning environments:
- simplified GNOME-based interface
- child-friendly design
- preconfigured educational layout
- accessibility features enabled by default
Goal:
- easy onboarding for students and teachers
- distraction-free learning environment
️ 3. Completely new administration tools ⭐
One of the biggest changes in 26.04:
- redesigned system administration tools
- easier classroom and user management
- improved control for teachers and IT staff
- simplified setup for multiple users and devices
What this means in practice:
✔ easier classroom deployment
✔ faster user management
✔ more efficient school IT administration
4. Educational software improvements
Edubuntu continues to include and improve:
- learning apps for science, math, and coding
- educational games and tools
- offline-friendly resources for schools
5. Security and long-term support
- full Ubuntu 26.04 LTS security stack
- updates guaranteed until 2029
- stable and predictable environment for schools
6. Usability improvements
- smoother setup process
- better hardware detection
- improved accessibility tools for diverse learning needs
Summary
Edubuntu 26.04 LTS is:
✔ based on Ubuntu 26.04
✔ designed for education and schools
✔ includes completely new administration tools
✔ easier to manage in classroom environments
✔ supported long-term until 2029
Who is it for?
Ideal for:
- schools and teachers
- students of all levels
- educational institutions
- computer labs
Not intended for:
- general desktop customization users (Kubuntu is better)
- multimedia production (Ubuntu Studio is better)
- ultra-light systems (Xubuntu is better)
Download: edubuntu-26.04-desktop-amd64.iso (7,571MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist).
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