After discussing this with the core team, we would like to formally request 3-year LTS requalification for Kubuntu. Below is an outline of our support plan:
The point of contact list is as follows: Scarlett Moore [email protected] Rik Mills [email protected] Rick Timmis [email protected] Team expertise: Rik Mills, our team lead, is a core Ubuntu developer with many years of experience and a strong track record. I am a core KDE developer, backed by the broader KDE community, and we are committed to delivering bug fixes throughout the full 3-year period. Package maintenance: Our core team will maintain all KDE and dependency packages in the Ubuntu archive for the duration of the proposed LTS cycle. Infrastructure readiness: Kubuntu 26.04 components in Launchpad will be branched next week, ensuring we are well-positioned to backport fixes as needed. Commercial backing: The KFocus team, whose hardware is purpose-built around Kubuntu, have a direct commercial interest in the long-term stability and quality of the distribution. As a laptop vendor that ships Kubuntu as their primary desktop environment, they are actively involved in development and bug fixes, giving us an additional layer of committed, real-world testing and support. Proven reliability: We have a consistent history of successfully maintaining our releases and are fully committed to upholding that standard going forward. We hope this demonstrates that Kubuntu is well-equipped to meet the requirements for a 3-year LTS. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions. Best regards, Scarlett -- technical-board mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/technical-board
