Confirmed: Ubuntu Dev Discussions Moving to Matrix
Quoting: Confirmed: Ubuntu Dev Discussions Moving to Matrix - OMG! Ubuntu —
From March, Matrix will replace IRC as the place where critical Ubuntu development conversations, requests, meetings, and other vital chatter must take place. Developers asked to ensure they have a presence on the platform so they are reachable.
Only the current #ubuntu-devel and #ubuntu-release Libera IRC channels are moving to Matrix, but other Ubuntu development-related channels can choose to move –officially, given some projects were using Matrix over IRC already.
As a result, any major requests to/of the key Ubuntu development teams with privileged access can only be actioned if requests are made on Matrix. Canonical-employed Ubuntu developers will be expected to be present on Matrix during working hours.
Update
LWN:
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Ubuntu developer discussion moving to Matrix
Ubuntu will be moving its "
official realtime communications channels
" from IRC to Matrix, beginning March 1, 2025, following a discussion on the ubuntu-devel mailing list.