Canonical has introduced the discharge of Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka Snapshot 2, a month-to-month improvement construct that offers testers and builders a base from which to work on software program for the upcoming launch. Snapshot 1 was launched on the finish of Could and Snapshot 3 is scheduled for July 31. Notably, the discharge date of Snapshot 2 and three have moved since final month.

The Snapshot 2 replace is out there for numerous Ubuntu spins, similar to Kubuntu and Lubuntu. To obtain, head to Ubuntu CD Picture and go to the hyperlink for the model you need, similar to ubuntu/. When you’ve picked, go to releases/ > 25.10/ > snapshot-2/ and obtain the suitable picture to your laptop – most individuals will need ‘64-bit PC (AMD64) desktop picture’.

The announcement mentions that these snapshot builds should not manufacturing prepared, so that you shouldn’t be putting in them on a machine you employ to do your work and each day computing. Canonical stated that these builds needs to be seen as “throwaway artifacts”, no matter meaning.

In case you’re an Ubuntu developer, it’s best to submit your modifications within the Ubuntu archive by July 28 to see it within the third snapshot. In case you make any modifications, Canonical asks you to replace the Launch Notes with the updates that you’ve labored on, so everybody is aware of what modified.

Talking of launch notes, Canonical has been updating them incrementally. Up to now, we all know that GNOME 48 is getting used alongside the Linux 6.14 kernel. Using GNOME 48 implies that Ubuntu 25.10 solely helps Wayland periods as X.org has lastly been dropped. Wayland has been used for some time on Ubuntu, so most individuals should not have any points on account of the switchover.

If you wish to check out Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 2, you could find the obtain hyperlinks over on the Ubuntu web site. Simply bear in mind, these should not supposed for use on manufacturing machines!