Key takeaways:
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, codenamed "Noble Numbat," is the 10th LTS release, with a focus on improved dual-boot support, performance, and new app versions.
- The new installer offers a simpler interface, enhanced dual-boot support, and an optimized software center for a more streamlined user experience.
- GNOME 46 brings better touchscreen support, improved responsiveness, and enhanced animations for a superior Wayland experience.
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS will be supported for 10 years, with an option for a free Ubuntu Pro subscription extending support to 12 years for personal use.
# Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: Noble Numbat
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, codenamed "Noble Numbat," is the 10th LTS release, succeeding Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. This long-term support release focuses on improved dual-boot support, performance enhancements, and updated app versions[1][4].
# New Installer and Software Center
The new installer in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS offers a simpler interface, enhanced dual-boot support, and an optimized software center for a more streamlined user experience. The Spread effect from Unity allows users to view all open windows of the same app when clicking on its icon in the dock[1][4].
# GNOME 46 and Wayland Improvements
GNOME 46 brings better touchscreen support, improved responsiveness, and enhanced animations, significantly improving the Wayland experience. The core components of the GNOME desktop, such as the gnome shell and the mutter compositor, have received several enhancements[1][4].
# Extended Support with Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS will be supported for 10 years, with an option for a free Ubuntu Pro subscription extending support to 12 years for personal use. This long support period ensures stability and security for users and organizations relying on Ubuntu for their computing needs[1][4].
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