Ubuntu developer discussion moving to Matrix

Ubuntu will be moving its "official realtime communicationschannels" from IRC to Matrix, beginning March1,2025, followinga discussionon the ubuntu-devel mailing list.

"Official" communication, such as making realtime requests of privilegedUbuntu developer teams, could be expected to be actioned if requested onMatrix only. Similarly, you can consider your social responsibility toother developers in relation to your work in Ubuntu development to befulfilled if you are present on that platform. And Canonical willfollow in its requirement for its employed Ubuntu developers to bepresent on that agreed platform during their working hours.