Ubuntu 24.04 delivers a solid Linux desktop with GNOME 46, a fresh installer and lots of new features. The continued compulsory snapping is causing dissatisfaction. An overview.
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It is in the nature of things that when a new version of a Linux distribution is released, the focus is more on its desktop edition: desktop innovations are visual and more tangible than a new version of OpenStack or an update of Postfix, important as these are . On top of that, Ubuntu has a very loyal fan base. This is divided into the different flavors, so it also includes Xubuntu or Kubuntu. Ubuntu 24.04 also provides a new basis for these. So it’s worth checking out the new distribution and taking a closer look to see what the Ubuntu community can expect on desktops in the foreseeable future.
One of the most important innovations is a fundamentally revamped installation routine. Canonical had been struggling for a long time with the installer of the system; A new, Flutter-based assistant for installing the distribution was now incorporated into the system much later than planned. Now the Canonical designers have significantly improved the installation program.
They have also adapted the structure of the dialogs and their specific appearance so that the tool as a whole has significantly fewer barriers than before. This makes it easier to use for people with disabilities, but also helps to complete the installation quickly.