Ubuntu infrastructure has been down for more than a day
Canonical's infrastructure, which supports key Ubuntu services like package repositories and Launchpad, has experienced a major outage lasting over 24 hours. The prolonged downtime has impacted developers and system administrators globally who rely on these services for software installation, updates, and development workflows.
MY TAKE
This is a stark reminder of our dependence on centralized infrastructure, even in the open source world. It highlights the critical need for robust disaster recovery plans and potentially localized mirrors for essential services.
Ubuntu infrastructure has been down for more than a day" from Ars Technica (https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/05/ubuntu-infrastructure-has-been-down-for-more-than-a-day/) [Fri, 01 May 2026 19:12:26 +0000]