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Kubuntu 25.04 'Plucky Puffin' Launches with KDE 6.3

4/18/2025

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Kubuntu 25.04, affectionately dubbed "Plucky Puffin," has officially launched, showcasing the sleek KDE Plasma 6.3 and the robust kernel 6.14. With refreshed applications like Firefox and LibreOffice, this version promises a smoother user experience. Dedicated to the late Steve Langasek, a beloved Ubuntu community leader, it will receive support until January 2026.

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Kubuntu 25.04, affectionately dubbed "Plucky Puffin," has officially launched, showcasing the sleek KDE Plasma 6.3 and the robust kernel 6.14. With refreshed applications like Firefox and LibreOffice, this version promises a smoother user experience. Dedicated to the late Steve Langasek, a beloved Ubuntu community leader, it will receive support until January 2026.