Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole
Nicholas Mutsaerts
System Administrator | Microsoft 365 Specialist | Helpdesk Support | Project Management | Linux Enthusiast
On, October 10, 2024, Canonical released Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole. This version of Ubuntu comes with the latest Linux 6.11 kernel and GNOME 47 desktop environment. Ubuntu 24.10 includes significant improvements to software security and hardware support.
For more information, check out the article "Canonical Releases Ubunto 24.10 Oracule Oriole." To download the Desktop or Server Install Image, to go here.
Ubuntu is often considered the best Linux distro for beginners. Even though a Linux operating system can be installed directly on a laptop or desktop computer, virtual machines is an excellent way to become familiar with the Ubuntu desktop environment.
For learning how to use Ubuntu Linux, consider Ubuntu Desktop virtual machine using VirtualBox 7 guide can be found here.? VMware Workstation Pro is now available free for personal use. WMware Workstation Pro 17.6 is available for Windows 10/11 and Linux versions. VMware Fusion 13 is available for MacOS users.
The Ubuntu Desktop Guide is the essential starting point to learn the first steps on how to become familiar with the Ubuntu desktop experience. Here one can find useful support information for Ubuntu: Ubuntu Help and Ask Ubuntu forum. ?Linux command line for Ubuntu beginners can be found here.
Keep out my earlier posts on Linux, including Linux Cheat sheet.