> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 6 New Things to Look Out For in Ubuntu 24.10 - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/ubuntu-24-10/ - Published: 2024-10-14T15:54:20.000Z - Updated: 2024-10-14T15:54:20.000Z - Description: Ubuntu 24.10 is a fantastic release. Learn more about its features here. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Ubuntu, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 Every year, we get to see a new interim release for Ubuntu, which receives nine months of support from [Canonical](https://canonical.com/?ref=itsfoss.com), after which there are no new updates or critical security patches for the release. Usually, people who prefer a stable experience stick to the long-term support ([LTS](https://itsfoss.com/long-term-support-lts/)) release of Ubuntu, maintained for a longer period of time, [up to 12 years](https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-24-04-lts-support/), depending on the release. Now, a couple of months after [Ubuntu 24.04 LTS](https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-24-04-lts/) release, we have the **Ubuntu 24.10** interim release, codename “[**Oracular**](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oracular?ref=itsfoss.com)[**Oriole**](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriole?ref=itsfoss.com)”. ![a screenshot of ubuntu 24.10 welcome app](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/10/Ubuntu_24.10_a.png) But, that's not all; this release also [marks](https://ubuntu.com/20years?ref=itsfoss.com) **Ubuntu's 20th anniversary**, with special wallpapers, and a very ethereal-sounding startup sound, making this release a truly unique one. Keep on reading to see what else is new with Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole”. 👇 ## 1\. Linux Kernel 6.11 ![a screenshot of ubuntu 24.10 system details](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/10/Ubuntu_24.10_a2.png) Powering Ubuntu 24.10 is [Linux kernel 6.11](https://itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-11-release/), which has brought about some interesting hardware-focused upgrades. There are **patches for AMD's upcoming RDNA4 GPUs**, initial support for Intel's Battlemage GPUs, simplified *HWMon* code for Intel CPUs, and better support for the LoongArch CPU architecture. ## 2\. GNOME 47 ![a screenshot of ubuntu 24.10 apperance menu with new wallpapers and color accents](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/10/Ubuntu_24.10_b.png) The second highlight of Ubuntu 24.10 is undoubtedly [GNOME 47](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-47/), which has brought about many cool features like support for **accent colors**, which, by the way, Ubuntu already had. With this, they are now following what's being done upstream. To complement that, there are **many updated GNOME apps** such as GNOME Terminal 3.54.0, System Monitor 47, Clocks 46, Calculator 47, and Eye of GNOME 47. Additionally, there are **new wallpapers** that were selected from the usual [wallpaper competition](https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/vote-oracular-oriole-wallpaper-competition/47006/10?ref=itsfoss.com) that Canonical runs before a new Ubuntu release comes out. You can go through our earlier coverage if you would like to know more about GNOME 47\. 👇 [GNOME 47: The Update That Lets You Change Colors — Literally!GNOME 47 has finally arrived with accent colors, new UI changes, and more. Here’s how it looks!![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsAnkush Das![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/09/gnome-47.png)](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-47/) ## 3\. Better User Experience ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/10/Ubuntu_24.10_d-2.png) ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/10/Ubuntu_24.10_d2-1.png) Updated File explorer in Ubuntu 24.10. The file manager app Nautilus (Files) sees many improvements, with the most notable one being the redesigned sidebar, which now **features removable bookmarks** in the lower part of the left-hand column. Personally speaking, I prefer my bookmarks on the top part of the sidebar, but I really like the decluttered look of the new one. Similarly, **any internal storage devices will now show up in the sidebar by default**, the file transfer dialog has been reorganized, and the “Other Locations” page has been replaced with a new “Network” page. ![a screenshot of ubuntu 24.10 dock tweaks with app center updating the firefox app](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/10/Ubuntu_24.10_c.png) For the Dock, Ubuntu 24.10 introduces **support for progress bars on Snap apps** that are being updated in the background. Additionally, when right-clicking on any app, an updated context menu is shown with the app name at the top. ## 4\. App Center Tweaks ![a screenshot of ubuntu 24.10 app center manage page](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/10/Ubuntu_24.10_f.png) ![a screenshot of ubuntu 24.10 app center art and design page](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/10/Ubuntu_24.10_f2.png) App Center upgrades with Ubuntu 24.10. The [Flutter](https://flutter.dev/?ref=itsfoss.com)\-based App Center also gets some attention, with **the “*Manage*” page allowing for easy Snap app uninstalls** (which is also available on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS) and a new category called “*Art and Design*”, which features popular apps such as GIMP, Inkscape, Darktable Krita, and more. ## 5\. Security Upgrades ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/10/Ubuntu_24.10_g.png) ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/10/Ubuntu_24.10_g2.png) The Security Center on Ubuntu 24.10. Continuing the trend of introducing Flutter-based core apps, Ubuntu 24.10 debuts [Security Center](https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-security-center-near-stable/) as a dedicated application that is designed to expose the hard-to-access features of the distro. Currently, it only has the experimental App Permissions security setting, which can be enabled for Snap apps. As you can see above, after I enabled it, a security notification popped up, asking for permission before I could upload files to a website using Firefox (snap). Canonical has also worked on bringing support for the [OpenVEX](https://github.com/openvex?ref=itsfoss.com) and [OSV](https://osv.dev/?ref=itsfoss.com) formats for vulnerability reporting and improved PPA security, with **APT now requiring stronger signatures for PPAs and any other repositories**. [What is Ubuntu’s Upcoming Security Center GUI Tool All About?This sounds like a good idea for accessing more security features.![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/09/ubuntu-security-center.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-security-center-near-stable/) ## 6\. Developer-Specific Changes & Package Updates ![a screenshot of ubuntu 24.10 fastfetch output](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/10/Ubuntu_24.10_h.png) Just a stand in screenshot of the [Fastfetch](https://itsfoss.com/fine-control-fastfetch/) output on Ubuntu 24.10. We close this out with some developer-focused changes and application upgrades that I haven't mentioned above: - Up-to-date versions of Python, Java, Go, C, C++, and .Net. - Cargo and Rust 1.80 being the default, with previous versions available in the archives. - Inclusion of [Valkey](https://valkey.io/?ref=itsfoss.com), an open source key-value data store designed for large workloads like caching. - [TCK](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology%5FCompatibility%5FKit?ref=itsfoss.com)\-certified [OpenJDK 21](https://openjdk.org/projects/jdk/21/?ref=itsfoss.com) and [OpenJDK 17](https://openjdk.org/projects/jdk/17/?ref=itsfoss.com) packages for *amd64*, *arm4*, *s390x*, *ppc64el* and *armhf*. - Updated software in the expanded installation such as LibreOffice 24.8.1, Shotwell 32.7, Transmission 4.06, Remmina 4.35, etc. The [release blog](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-releases-ubuntu-24-10-oracular-oriole?ref=itsfoss.com) is worth a read if you are interested in learning more about this release. ## 📥 Get Ubuntu 24.10 You can grab this release from the [official website](https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop?ref=itsfoss.com), if that proves to be a slow experience (*it was for me)*, you can get it from one of the alternative [download mirrors](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+cdmirrors?ref=itsfoss.com). [Ubuntu 24.10](https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop?ref=itsfoss.com) *💬 Are you going to install this interim release? Sticking to the LTS release? Let me know below!*