Canonical shuttering some of its legacy chat channels

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On September 4, 2026, Canonical announced that it would close some of its legacy chat channels. This move was aimed at optimizing resource allocation and focusing maintenance and support on core services. The update involved adjustments to early community communication channels to align with the company’s current strategic priorities.

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T The Register en 2026-09-04 22:56

Canonical is closing some older chat tools and communication channels, including the original Ubuntu Pastebin and IRC channels. The official Ubuntu chat has now been migrated to Matrix, and users can join the community through specific links or instructions; although the Ubuntu Wiki still lists servers on Libera Chat, these channels will no longer serve as official communication channels, and no staff will be stationed there for maintenance. Canonical has previously abandoned the Bazaar version control system, and this move is seen as part of the gradual phase-out of old technologies.