Expected to launch in the first half of October, Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole" will introduce multiple new features along with some celebratory elements. This is in honor of the 20th anniversary of the initial Ubuntu release, 4.10 "Warty Warthog," which debuted in October 2004. For those eager to try out Ubuntu 24.10 before its official release, a beta version was made available at the end of last week.
New Features and Updates
As Ubuntu 21.40 incorporates GNOME 47, it also includes several updated GNOME applications. With the addition of native accent colors in GNOME 47, users will experience a more cohesive visual style across all core applications and third-party software. The Nautilus file manager has received a visual refresh, now featuring an info button that provides updates during searches in non-indexed folders and remote shares, which typically take longer to process. This info button displays the current progress of the search. Additionally, the Disk Usage Analyzer has a new interface. On the technical side, there are improvements such as Sysprof, a new default utility for identifying performance problems, among other enhancements.
More Information and Resources
For those wanting to dive deeper into the changes coming with Ubuntu 24.10, detailed information can be found in the official release notes. The various Ubuntu flavors set to receive updates include Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Budgie, MATE, Studio, Unity, Xubuntu, Kylin, and Cinnamon. New users interested in Ubuntu Server might consider getting "Mastering Ubuntu 24.04: The Ultimate Technical Guide to Linux Administration: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 'Noble Numbat'." This resource is currently available for $9.99 in Kindle format (60% off the regular price of $24.90) or in paperback for $24.90.
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