Ubuntu MATE stonking - great news

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I just saw wonderful news…

the stonking daily build now builds successfully on local build. I have asked for sponsoring MR Merge into stonking : stonking : lp:~suivue/ubuntu-seeds/+git/ubuntu-mate : Git : Code : Ubuntu Seeds
Once approved, we can start testing the iso as well as focus on updating MATE packages (in Debian first, of course).

I mentioned the last successful build of resolute (a 26.04 alpha image), which will soon disappear (being replaced by the newer stonking daily, so if anyone wants the resolute ISO, you’ll need to grab it before it’s replaced with that new stonking build.

Once the fix is merged; the [Ubuntu MATE] stonking daily will build on next cron cycle.

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So here’s the quick backstory for anyone unfamiliar, like I was a couple of months ago.

Ubuntu MATE, the official Ubuntu flavor built around MATE Desktop, was launched in 2014 by Martin Wimpress, who effectively led the project for 12 years.

In March 2026, Wimpress stepped down. No drama, just burnout. No formal replacement has been appointed, and the impact became apparent when daily builds broke earlier this year and remained broken because nobody had the authority to merge fixes.

The good news is that contributors have stepped up and are now working to get Ubuntu 26.10 “Stonking Stingray” builds running again! :tada: The project’s future remains uncertain without a designated leader, but its community continues to keep Ubuntu MATE alive! :rocket:

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