Lubuntu

Spec sheet

Purpose

Lubuntu is an official Ubuntu flavor using the LXQt desktop, designed as a lightweight but functional Linux distribution.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

Additional apps

The homepage says users can download additional applications for free through Discover Software Center.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

Codecs

The homepage says users can install ubuntu-restricted-extras for additional codecs, including for less common file formats.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

Community support

The project invites users to join its Matrix chat, report bugs, and seek help filing bug reports.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

Documentation

The project provides stable, LTS, and development versions of the Lubuntu Manual, which covers installation and system use.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

Download verification

The downloads page recommends the magnet link for auto-verified downloads and advises checking download integrity using SHA256SUMS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

File compatibility

Lubuntu says it supports common formats including images, music, films, spreadsheets, text documents, and internet radio streams.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

Hardware

Lubuntu says it offers ISOs for standard PCs, laptops, and Raspberry Pi, and that its QA team checks releases across architectures.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

Included software

The 26.10 beta release lists LXQt, Firefox, LibreOffice, VLC, Featherpad, and Discover Software Center among its default applications.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

Interim support

The 26.10 beta announcement says the interim release is expected to receive nine months of support, until July 2027.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

Known beta issues

The 26.10 beta announcement warns that some features may not work in its Wayland session and that it has substantial theming issues.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

LTS support

The downloads page lists Lubuntu 26.04.1 LTS as supported until April 2029.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

Security guidance

The downloads page advises users to verify download integrity and ensure downloads come from an official source.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

Wayland status

The 26.10 beta includes an experimental Wayland session, while X11 remains the default desktop display server.Read 11 Oct 2026 · lubuntu.me

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