How to Install Ubuntu Desktop 26.04 on Raspberry Pi
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Patrick Fromaget
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Summary
This tutorial explains how to install Ubuntu Desktop 26.04 on a Raspberry Pi using the Raspberry Pi Imager. It recommends using a Raspberry Pi 5, 500, 4, or 400 with at least 4GB of RAM for the Desktop version. The author notes that while Raspberry Pi OS is simple and reliable, Ubuntu Desktop provides a more familiar desktop computing experience for users already accustomed to Ubuntu on PCs.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledI often use Raspberry Pi OS for my tutorials because it's simple, reliable, and well-supported.
But if I want my Raspberry Pi to feel more like a regular desktop computer, I highly recommend Ubuntu Desktop.
Ubuntu Desktop 26.04 can be installed on a Raspberry Pi using Raspberry Pi Imager, where it is listed under 'Other general-purpose OS.'
A Raspberry Pi 5, 500, 4, or 400 with at least 4GB of RAM is recommended for the Desktop version.
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