Ubuntu 24.10 Default Wallpaper & Mascot Revealed
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A visit to the nearest temple mystic wasn’t required to predict that the new mascot motif would take centre-stage in the official Ubuntu 24.10 wallpaper. Animal mascots are a recurring feature1 of the default background since Ubuntu 17.10 ‘Artful Aardvark’.
Default backgrounds follow a set formula purple gradient, some affectation around the edge, and (typically) a line-art illustration of the codename animal in the middle.
For the ‘Oracular Oriole’ we get an geometric rendition of an oriole perched proudly within a series of concentric circles, accentuated by what appear to be moons and semi-arcane symbols (which echo the ‘oracular’ aspect of the codename)...
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The Default Wallpapers of Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole Revealed
Ubuntu 24.10, code-name Oracular Oriole, is coming in next month. Now, the default as well as optional wallpapers are out! As before, the default wallpaper for Ubuntu 24.10 is made up of mascot (a songbird this time) in center and gradient background. The file is always named “warty-final-ubuntu.png”, and features 4K (3840×2160) resolution.
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Celebrate 20 years of Ubuntu with new, nostalgic wallpapers in 24.10 - Neowin
Canonical, the company behind the popular Ubuntu distribution of Linux, has unveiled the final wallpapers that will be included in the upcoming Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole" release in October. As a non-LTS version, not as many people will use Ubuntu 24.10, but if you want the wallpapers, they can be downloaded.
The wallpapers included in this update can be separated into several categories. You have several renditions of the official wallpaper, a few mascot wallpapers that feature an Oriole bird, digital art, photographs, and a collection of 20th Anniversary wallpapers to celebrate the launch of Ubuntu 4.10 "Warty Warthog" 20 years ago, the company's very first Ubuntu release.
One of the 20th Anniversary wallpapers shows the evolution of the Ubuntu logo, which has had three renditions to date. Another is the brown Warty Warthog default wallpaper, but the old Ubuntu logo was replaced by the new one, and the text "20th Anniversary" appeared above the word Ubuntu.
As for the default wallpapers, they stick to the same style that we are used to now. Below, you can find the full-size wallpapers. Just open them, right-click, and press Save As.
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A desktop touched by Midas: Oracular Oriole
In the poem “To an Oriole” [1], novelist and poet Edgar Fawcett inquires about the origin and nature of the oriole. He likens the northern song bird to a “scrap of sunset with a voice” and an orange tulip in a forgotten garden that was magically transformed. This type of poetic and mystical imagery around Orioles can be found throughout classical literature and mythology. In many cultures, their presence was considered a divine and prophetic symbol of creativity, prosperity and community. These three virtues are rather synonymous with the spirit of Ubuntu and therefore we wanted to ensure our muse was given an artistic interpretation befitting its oracular aura.
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Ubuntu Linux 24.10 codenamed ‘Oracular Oriole’ takes flight with mystical inspiration
Canonical has officially revealed the codename for Ubuntu 24.10, and it's drawing inspiration from myth and poetry. The upcoming release will be known as "Oracular Oriole," a name that combines the imagery of the vibrant oriole bird with a sense of prophecy and creativity. This continues Ubuntu's tradition of pairing animal-themed codenames with evocative adjectives, blending symbolism with the open-source community’s forward-looking spirit.
The name "Oracular Oriole" harkens back to the oriole’s presence in various cultures, where it has been seen as a symbol of prosperity and divine foresight. This theme is reflected in Ubuntu 24.10’s artistic direction, including its official wallpaper. Canonical's design team has crafted an intricate representation of the Oriole, incorporating celestial motifs like planets and concentric circles, alluding to Ubuntu's "circle of friends" logo. The design, described by Marcus Haslam, the project’s lead designer, brings together the bird’s mythical qualities with modern visual rhythm.
Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole" promises more than just aesthetic updates. While the full feature list has yet to be unveiled, this release is set to be an important step forward for Canonical as it celebrates 20 years of Ubuntu. The codename hints at a release focused on creativity, collaboration, and community, core values of the open-source ecosystem.
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Ubuntu Noble updates on hold – but the Oriole bears gifts
Ubuntu 24.04.1 is still available, but for now you can't update to it from Jammy Jellyfish until a bug is sorted. To compensate, there are some fun goodies coming in 24.10.
A few days ago The Reg wrote that Noble Numbat upgrades for 22.04 were available, but we mentioned a number of glitches that were affecting some users as reported on various forums. Not anymore. The upgraded version has been removed from the https://changelogs.ubuntu.com/meta-release-lts file on Canonical's website, meaning that machines running 22.04 won't offer it as an upgrade for now.
Official confirmation from Canonical comes in the form of a terse email, which says that it has been withdrawn "due to a critical bug in ubuntu-release-upgrader in the way it's using the apt solver. This is being worked on and as soon as this is fixed, we'll re-enable the upgrades."
We wrote about improvements to the APT solver last May, and can't help but wonder if there is some connection here. The email adds: "We're also working on an announcement post/mail so that people are aware."