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Don't forget to keep code up to date. Even with a cold beverage in hand

2026 might not be the Year of Linux on the Desktop, but it is certainly the Year of Linux on the Beachfront, judging by some digital signage at the Spanish resort of Lloret de Mar.

Snapped by Rich Skuse, an aficionado of automotive shonk, this sign skips the town's attractions or useful information entirely. Instead, it gives away its Ubuntu and Firefox roots with an update prompt and a perky "Welcome back," suggesting someone has turned it off and on again.

As this signage is likely connected to the Internet, that Ubuntu update is probably a good idea. 26.04.1 is the latest LTS version and contains a raft of tweaks and improvements. Sadly, we expect beachgoers are probably more interested in sun, sand, and sangria than in keeping a Linux installation in tip-top shape.

The sign is a recent addition to the Passeig d'Agustí Font.…