Ubuntu 23.10 is now powered by the incredibly powerful Linux Kernel 6.3

Ubuntu 23.10 (Mantic Minotaur) is designed for users who want to experience the latest Linux 6.3 kernel series in Ubuntu systems.

Recently, there is exciting news: this version will be re-based on the Linux 6.3 kernel. It is reported that the development of Ubuntu 23.10 began in late April this year and is based on the current interim version Ubuntu 23.04 (Lunar Lobster).

This means that the initial daily build ISO image will be essentially the same as the core components and applications, including the Linux 6.2 kernel from previous releases. Such modifications allow users to easily enjoy the new features and optimizations brought by the latest Linux 6.3 kernel.

Now, two months into the development cycle, the latest Ubuntu 23.10 daily build ISO image is powered by Linux 6.3. This is good news for those planning to install the upcoming Ubuntu version on their PCs and want to test their hardware's compatibility with Linux 6.3.

I have to admit that the kernel rebasing was pretty quick, but it's still a good move, especially since Ubuntu 23.04's Linux 6.2 kernel has reached end-of-life. Rest assured that Linux 6.3 will not be the final kernel included in the final Mantic Minotaur release, which will be released in late October 2023.

Linux kernel 6.4 is likely to be released this weekend, and the next major kernel series, Linux 6.5, is expected to enter the development stage in mid-July 2023. This version is likely to be a good example of the final release of Ubuntu 23.10 Select, as this version is expected to be released in late August or early September 2023.

The Ubuntu kernel team will have nearly two months to test and re-base Ubuntu 23.10 on Linux 6.5 to provide users with best-in-class hardware support. However, we still need to wait for their decision.

In addition to the latest GNU/Linux technology, Ubuntu 23.10 (Mantic Minotaur) will also feature the upcoming GNOME 45 desktop environment series, expected to be released in late September 2023.

If you want to try the latest development snapshot of Ubuntu 23.10 on your PC, you can download the latest daily build ISO from the official download server. But please keep in mind that this is a pre-release version and should not be used or installed in a production environment.

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