Category: Ubuntu 24.10
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Ubuntu 24.10 ARM ISO Now Supports the ThinkPad X13s: Exploring the New Compatibility
The latest Ubuntu 24.10 release brings official support for the Snapdragon-powered Lenovo ThinkPad X13s laptop through the standard ARM64 ISO, marking a significant update. Previously, while Ubuntu 23.10 could run on the ThinkPad X13s, it required a custom ISO designed specifically for that model. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS did not offer an official installer image for…
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Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” Public Beta Debuts: Features Linux 6.11 and GNOME 47
Today, Canonical unveiled the beta version of the soon-to-be-released Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) operating system for public testing, setting the stage for its official launch on October 10th, 2024. With the final version just three weeks away, the beta release offers a sneak peek at what users can expect. The highlight of Ubuntu 24.10 is…
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Ubuntu 24.10 Beta Release: Download and Explore the New Features Now
The beta version of Ubuntu 24.10 ‘Oracular Oriole’ is now available, albeit a day late! Both developers and lay-users are encouraged to download the beta to explore new features in Ubuntu 24.10, test compatibility, and identify any issues that need resolution prior to the final release next month. This beta is the sole one scheduled,…
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Exploring the Top Enhancements in Ubuntu 24.10: A Comprehensive Guide
Ubuntu 24.10 ‘Oracular Oriole’ is released on October 13th, and as you’d expect from a new version of Ubuntu, it’s packed with new features. As a short-term release, Ubuntu 24.10 is supported with 9 months of updates, including security patches and critical fixes. This period may seem brief, but with Ubuntu 25.04 scheduled to launch…
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Ubuntu 24.10 Update Resolves Persistent PWA Issue in Chromium Snap
If you’re utilizing the Chromium snap application, especially for running Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), there’s good news as a bug fix aimed at enhancing your experience is on its way. Installing a PWA1 via the Chromium snap usually leads to expectations of the app opening in a dedicated, simplified window through its shortcut in the…
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Meet Ubuntu 24.10: Unveiling the New Default Wallpaper and Mascot
The official design and accompanying mascot for Ubuntu 24.10 ‘Oracular Oriole’ have been unveiled, featuring a unique celebration of the distro’s 20th anniversary. No need for prophecy to foresee that the newly adopted mascot would be at the heart of Ubuntu 24.10’s default wallpaper. Since Ubuntu 17.10 ‘Artful Aardvark’, animal icons have consistently appeared in…
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Introducing the Latest Release of Power Profiles Daemon: What’s New?
A new release of the Power Profiles Daemon is available, featuring enhancements that boost power efficiency on Linux desktops, especially for AMD systems. For those new to it, power-profiles-daemon is a fundamental component that manages power via DBus. Have you ever used the Power Mode settings in the Quick Settings panel of GNOME Shell? Those…
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Celebrating Nostalgia: Ubuntu 24.10 Rolls Out with ‘Warty’ Anniversary Easter Eggs
Ubuntu 24.10 is set for release in October, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Ubuntu. This version features special nods to its history, including a few ‘easter eggs’. Highlighting a classic element from Ubuntu’s early days, the color brown plays a key role. In homage to its first version, Ubuntu 4.10 ‘Warty Warthog’, the upcoming…
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Canonical Announces Major Change to Ubuntu’s Kernel Strategy
Ever get miffed reading about a major new Ubuntu release only to learn it doesn’t come with the newest Linux kernel? Well, that’ll soon be a thing of the past. Canonical’s announced a big shift in kernel selection process for future Ubuntu release, an “aggressive kernel version commitment policy” pivot that means it will ship…
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Ubuntu 24.10 Provides Wayland Accessibility for NVIDIA Users
Ubuntu initially made the switch to use Wayland as its default display server in 2017, only to revert back the following year. It attempted again in 2021 and has remained consistent since then. However, while Wayland is now the majority’s choice after installing Ubuntu, those using a PC or laptop with an NVIDIA graphics card…