Our 10th Long Term Supported release sets a new standard in performance engineering, enterprise security and developer experience. Ubuntu Desktop brings the Subiquity installer to an LTS for the first time. In addition to a refreshed user experience and a minimal install by default, the installer now includes experimental support for ZFS and TPM-based full disk encryption and the ability to import auto-install configurations. Post install, users will be greeted with the latest GNOME 46 alongside a new App Center and firmware-updater. Netplan is now the default for networking configuration and supports bidirectionality with NetworkManager.
The Kubuntu team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 24.04 has been released, featuring the 'beautiful' KDE Plasma 5.27, simple by default, powerful when needed. Code-named 'Noble Numbat', Kubuntu 24.04 continues our tradition of giving you friendly computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 6.8-based kernel, KDE Frameworks 5.115, KDE Plasma 5.27 and KDE Gear 23.08. Kubuntu has seen many updates for other applications, both in our default install and installable from the Ubuntu archive. Haruna, Krita, Kdevelop, Yakuake and many many more applications are updated. Applications for core day-to-day usage, such as Firefox and LibreOffice, are included and updated.
Traditionally, installing Lubuntu only provides a regular installation mode (a single option for installs). This changes with Lubuntu 24.04, where you can now pick between Normal, Full, and Minimal. A Normal installation gives you a traditional Lubuntu experience. The Minimal mode ships with just the desktop environment and essential components (no web browser or snapd). A Full installation is the same as Normal, but comes with several recommended third-party apps: Virtual Machine Manager, Element, Thunderbird, Krita. In addition, you can choose to download and install updates during the installation procedure rather than having to install them afterwards. This can help speed up the installation process and get you up-and-running quicker.
Xfce 4.18 is included and well-polished since it’s initial release in December 2022. Xubuntu Minimal is included as an officially supported sub-project. GNOME Software has been replaced by Snap Store and GDebi. Snap Desktop Integration is now included for improved snap package support. Firmware Updater has been added to enable firmware updates in Xubuntu is included to support firmware updates from the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS). Thunderbird is now distributed as a Snap package. Ubiquity has been replaced by the Flutter-based Ubuntu Installer to provide fast and user-friendly installation. Pipewire (and wireplumber) are now included in Xubuntu. Improved hardware support for bluetooth headphones and touchpads. Color emoji is now included and supported in Firefox, Thunderbird, and newer GTK-based apps. Significantly improved screensaver integration and stability.
What changed since the Ubuntu MATE 23.10? Here are the highlights of what's changed since the release of Ubuntu MATE 23.10: Ships stable MATE Desktop 1.26.2 with a selection of bug fixes and minor improvements to associated components. Integrated the new Ubuntu Desktop Bootstrap installer. Added GNOME Firmware, that replaces Firmware Updater. Added App Center, that replaces Software Boutique. Retired Ubuntu MATE Welcome; although it is still available for Ubuntu MATE 23.10 and earlier. Major applications: Accompanying MATE Desktop 1.26.2 and Linux 6.8 are Firefox 125, Celluloid 0.26, Evolution 3.52, LibreOffice 24.2.2. See the Ubuntu 24.04 Release Notes for details of all the changes and improvements that Ubuntu MATE benefits from.
I'm proud to present the latest version of Ubuntu Cinnamon – 24.04 'Noble Numbat'. As this is an LTS release, it will be supported for 3 years. This release features Cinnamon 6.0 and the new flutter-based installer in the live image. Here are the changes specifically to Ubuntu Cinnamon for the release, only containing the main important parts and excluding the bug fixes behind the scenes: Cinnamon 6.0.4 desktop - the sound applet now rounds labels for the artist song names; the menu editor window can now be resized; desktop backgrounds can now accept the AVIF file format; ability to download Nemo Actions with other spices; experimental support for Wayland; minor fixes; the screensaver is disabled in Wayland sessions; stability fixes; Muffin window manager has experimental support for Wayland.
The Ubuntu Studio team is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu Studio 24.04 LTS, code-named 'Noble Numbat'. This marks Ubuntu Studio's 34th release. This release is a long-term support release and as such, it is supported for 3 years (36 months, until April 2027). In cooperation with the Ubuntu Desktop team, we have an all-new desktop installer. This installer uses the underlying code of the Ubuntu Server installer ('Subiquity') which has been in use for years, with a frontend coded in 'Flutter'. Be on the lookout for a special easter egg when the graphical environment for the installer first starts. For those of you who have been long-time users of Ubuntu Studio since our early days (even before Xfce), you will notice exactly what it is. Now for the big one: PipeWire is now mature and this release contains PipeWire 1.0. With PipeWire 1.0 comes the stability and compatibility you would expect from multimedia audio.
We are pleased to announce the release of Edubuntu 24.04 LTS, code-named 'Noble Numbat'. This is the first long-term support in ten years and we are excited to have it available to everyone. Our vision is to allow Edubuntu to reach people that otherwise wouldn't be able to afford quality education software. Whether it's to supplement what you already have or to replace completely your education needs, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did working on it. This is a long-term support release and as such, it is supported for 3 years, until April 2027. Features: due to popular demand, we have released images for the Raspberry Pi 5; we have introduced a new metapackage, installable from Edubuntu Installer, for teaching tools; we have developed a metapackage for music education, installable from Edubuntu installer; Edubuntu now includes a minimal install option....
Ubuntu Kylin 24.04 is equipped with UKUI 4.0 desktop environment, which focuses on aesthetics and ease of use, and provides a wide range of personalized settings options. User can easily create a fitted desktop layout according to their preferences, making their work more convenient. The newly in-house developed file manager, Peony, boasts a visually appealing UI interface alongside convenient features, including file search, module view control, file sorting, disk mounting and formatting capabilities. The ukui-control-center not only has changed in UI style, but also has enriched many convenient system settings, such as user settings, display settings, sound settings, power settings, theme settings, language settings, application settings, etc.
We are pleased to announce the release of 24.04 LTS. The new release rolls up various fixes and optimizations that the Ubuntu Budgie team have been developing since the 22.04 release in April 2022: a brand-new installer; new and updated applets; hot corner and window shuffler; the very latest Budgie desktop and Budgie control center; lots of theme and icon updates to customise your experience; re-worked Budgie Welcome for installing all things Budgie, gaming and lot more; revamp of our default application line-up. We also inherit hundreds of stability and bug fixes as well as optimizations made to the underlying Ubuntu repositories.