Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole takes flight - with a blend of innovation and nostalgia
Summary
Meanwhile, a South African technology millionaire named Mark Shuttleworth decided to release a new end-user-friendly Linux distribution he called Ubuntu. Also: 10 things I always do after installing Linux - and why you should, too From the start, Ubuntu had big ambitions: to create an operating system that was as feature-rich, user-friendly, and accessible as its proprietary counterparts. Also: 10 Linux keyboard shortcuts I depend on for maximum efficiency The flagship Ubuntu Desktop flavor features the brand new GNOME 47. Also: 5 best Linux distributions for gamers in 2024 Ordinary end users will find the latest versions of the usual desktop applications, such as Firefox for web browsing, LibreOffice for office work, and Thunderbird for email. • None Enhanced power management for AMD CPUs and GPUs via power-profiles-daemon • None The APT 3.0 graphical package installer with an improved layout for better readability Ubuntu 24.10 will be supported for nine months until July 2025.