Ubuntu 24.10, codenamed Oracular Oriole, brings several exciting new features and improvements to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Here are some highlights:
New Kernel: Linux 6.11
Enhanced Hardware Support: Improved drivers for AMD and Intel, offering better performance and stability.
Filesystems: Tweaks and enhancements for filesystems like Btrfs and EXT4, enhancing data handling.
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Refreshed Applications: Updated core apps with better performance and usability.
Color Accents: New customization options allow for a more personalized desktop experience.
Cleaner UI: Streamlined interface for better user interaction and accessibility.
Wayland by Default
NVIDIA Users: Finally, Wayland is coming to the forefront for NVIDIA hardware, providing smoother graphics and better support.
Unified Experience: Aligning the experience across different graphics hardware.
Security Enhancements
New Security Features: Experimental security improvements to protect against various threats.
Overall Robustness: Enhancements to make your system more secure and less vulnerable to attacks.
Nostalgic Touches
Anniversary Accents: Special themes and wallpapers to celebrate Ubuntu’s 20th anniversary.
Original Startup Sound: A nod to the past with the inclusion of the original startup sound for a nostalgic touch.
ARM64 Devices
GNOME Initial Setup: Provides a smoother and cleaner setup process, particularly useful for new users and those on ARM64 devices.
Streamlined Setup: Simplifies the initial setup and configuration process.
Updated Dialog Boxes
Responsive Design: Dialog boxes now adapt based on the aspect ratio of the window, making it more user-friendly on devices like smartphones and tablets.
Improved Usability: Enhances the user experience by providing a more intuitive interface.
Ubuntu 24.10 is shaping up to be a comprehensive and user-friendly release with a balance of new features, security enhancements, and nostalgic elements.
