Topic: dracut

Dracut in Ubuntu 25.10: What it is and Why it Matters (or Doesn’t)

Dracut is Ubuntu 25.10's new boot system. It's faster, modular but totally invisible. Here's what you need to know - and whether you need to care.

18 October 2025
Ubuntu logo peeling back to reveal a computer circuit.

Ubuntu 25.10 Switches to Dracut by Default

Ubuntu 25.10 daily builds switch to Dracut by default, after Feature Freeze Exception granted to replace initramfs-tools for a more modern boot process.

10 September 2025
Ubuntu desktop being watched by malicious eyes.

New Linux Security Flaw Uses Initramfs to Inject Malware

A newly found security flaw in Ubuntu could allow attackers with physical access to bypass full disk encryption. Learn how the attack works.

6 July 2025