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Ubuntu is sunsetting IRC as an official support method.

Software DevelopmentTechnical SupportSep 1, 2026score 0.272 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses Ubuntu's decision to sunset IRC as an official support method. This change is causing dissatisfaction among long-time users who rely on IRC for technical assistance.

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Ubuntu is sunsetting IRC as an official support method.
Parent: SoftwareEntity: UbuntuSub-entity: IRC support channelsImpact: mixedDate: Sep 1, 2026Target: Ubuntu's sunsetting of IRC support

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🐧 Ubuntu’s IRC support channel Getting is planning to ‘sunset’ IRC as an official support method, and some long-time users aren’t happy. The recently Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS release announcement didn’t include a link to the Ubuntu Su... 📰 Source: OMG! Ubuntu 🔗 Link: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/ubuntu-irc-channels-official-sunset #Ubuntu
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OMG Ubuntu: Ubuntu’s IRC support channels won’t be official much longer https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/ubuntu-irc-channels-official-sunset #linux #opensource #tech
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Ubuntu’s IRC support channels to be ‘sunset’, some aren’t happy https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/ubuntu-irc-channels-official-sunset
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Ubuntu’s IRC support channels to be ‘sunset’, some aren’t happy #news #canonical #irc https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/ubuntu-irc-channels-official-sunset
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Ubuntu's IRC support channels to be 'sunset', some aren't happy - OMG! Ubuntu https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/ubuntu-irc-channels-official-sunset
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