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Ubuntu Desktop packaging¶

How to set up your environment and patch, update and release software for Ubuntu Desktop.

  • Set up Git for Ubuntu Desktop work
  • Maintain Ubuntu Desktop software
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Last updated on Oct 30, 2025
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