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Ubuntu 20.04 Release Articles and Early HowTos (Installs, Upgrades etc.)

Submitted by Roy Schestowitz on Thursday 23rd of April 2020 02:34:34 PM Filed under
Ubuntu
  • Security and performance are the focus as Canonical launches Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

    Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, has made Ubuntu 20.04 LTS generally available, with a particular emphasis on security and performance.

    “Accelerating open source globally is our mission. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is the new state of the art open source platform for the enterprise and the entrepreneur,” says Mark Shuttleworth, CEO of Canonical. “We bring together thousands of contributors and the technology companies to make Ubuntu 20.04 LTS the standard reference platform for secure cloud and edge compute.”

    Ubuntu has reached the top of independent rankings of enterprise Linux security. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS applies Kernel Self Protection measures, assures control flow integrity and adds stack-clash protection for systemic forward-looking enterprise security.

    Ubuntu 20.04 LTS also includes Secure Boot to protect against low level attacks and rootkits, often employed by Advanced Persistent Threat groups, and limits attack proliferation or ‘blast radius’ with strict snap confinement of key exposed applications on the desktop and server such as the local Kubernetes package MicroK8s. To mitigate social engineering attacks, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS introduces Fast ID Online (FIDO) for universal multi-factor and passwordless authentication.

  • VIDEO: New Features in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS “Focal Fossa”

    Here is our video showing the new features of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS "Focal Fossa" that will get official updates from Canonical until April 2025. In a nutshell, the major features of this new release include a new dark theme mode, boots faster, packages Linux 5.4, applies GNOME 3.36, supports fractional scaling, and improved UI.

  • What’s New in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS “Focal Fossa”

    Canonical released Ubuntu 20.04 LTS on April 23, 2020. This Long Term Support release includes a shiny new desktop theme and dark mode. Under the hood, you’ll find an upgraded Linux kernel and a new way of installing applications.

  • Canonical launches Ubuntu 20.04 LTS ‘Focal Fossa'

    Canonical has announced the availability of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS ‘Focal Fossa’. According to the firm, this update has a particular emphasis on security and performance. The new update uses the GNOME 3.36 desktop environment which includes a new lock screen, and there’s also an option to switch to dark mode in the Appearance tab in the settings.

  • Welcome to life in the Fossa lane: Ubuntu 20.04 let out of the cage and Shuttleworth claims Canonical now 'commercially self sustaining'

    Canonical has unleashed Ubuntu 20.04, the first LTS (Long term support) release since 18.04, Bionic Beaver, two years ago, and its CEO and Ubuntu desktop chief have spoken a bit about what's under the lid.

    Ubuntu 20.04 will be supported until April 2025, for the Desktop, Server and Ubuntu Core editions, and other flavours for three years. Businesses can also get Extended Security Maintenance for 10 years of support. It is built on Linux 5.4, which is also a long-term support release.

    In a press briefing attended by The Reg, Canonical founder and CEO Mark Shuttleworth stated that: “This has been a very big year for Ubuntu and for Canonical, it is the year where Ubuntu became commercially self-sustaining.”

    He also added in response to a question: “We’re well past the point where Ubuntu itself and all the supporting systems and infrastructure are dependent on me. If I were to meet my maker tomorrow, Ubuntu continues in the very capable hands of the team in Canonical, and the community.”

  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS released

    The latest version of Ubuntu Linux is out today, and it’s a long term support release, which means that it’ll receive 5 years of official support from Canonical.

    Ubuntu 20.04 LTS will be supported through April, 2025. As such, there’s more of a focus on stability and performance than flashy new features — especially if you’re comparing the OS to the most recent version that came out just six months ago.

  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Released – What’s New?

    Ubuntu 18.04 “Bionic Beaver” was released nearly exactly two years ago, and that means it’s time for another LTS (Long Term Support) release with Canonical officially releasing Ubuntu 20.04 “Focal Fossa” today.

    There are a few changes to the graphical user interface, Amazon Icon is now gone, a recent Linux 5.4 kernel is used by default with Wireguard VPN backport, and snap becomes a first citizen in Ubuntu 20.04. This is also the first version of Ubuntu that does not provide 32-bit x86 images.

  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) Is Now Available for Download, This Is What’s New

    Canonical released today the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) operating system as their 8th LTS (Long-Term Support) release and 32nd Ubuntu release overall.

    Six months in development, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is dubbed as “Focal Fossa” and comes with a 10-year support promise from Canonical, until year 2030. It’s the most advanced Ubuntu Linux release yet, on both desktop and server, brining many of the latest GNU/Linux technologies and latest software.

    One of the biggest new features of the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS release is the latest and greatest GNOME 3.36 desktop environment, which introduces numerous new features and enhancements you can check out in my detailed report here.

    Ubuntu 20.04 LTS also comes with a new graphical boot splash that also integrates with the system BIOS logo. This means the next time you’ll boot your Ubuntu PC after upgrading to Focal Fossa a new logo should be displayed during boot.

    On top of that, the default Yaru theme saw a much-needed refresh during this cycle and it now looks cooler than ever before. There’s even an easier way to switch between Light and Dark themes, from Settings > Appearance.

    But not all the new features of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS are visible. Another big change in the Focal Fossa release is the inclusion of the Linux 5.4 LTS kernel series. Not only this kernel will be supported upstream for the next two years, but it also brings dozens of changes compared to previous kernels.

  • How To Install Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Desktop
  • How To Upgrade Ubuntu 18.04 Or 19.10 To Ubuntu 20.04 LTS?
  • How to Upgrade Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or 19.10 to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS “Focal Fossa”
  • How to Upgrade from Linux Ubuntu 18.04 LTS to 20.04 LTS[Latest]
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More new HowTos for Ubuntu 20.04 Release

Submitted by Roy Schestowitz on Thursday 23rd of April 2020 04:05:09 PM.

What's New In Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa), With Screenshots

Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Thursday 23rd of April 2020 08:22:36 PM.
  • What's New In Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa), With Screenshots

    This article presents the most important changes in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS desktop since the previous version, 19.10 (Eoan Ermine), as well as some changes between Ubuntu 18.04 (the previous LTS version) and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.

    Ubuntu 20.04 LTS ships with GNOME 3.36.1, which features visual improvements, including a reorganized system menu, and updated login and lock screen design, a do not disturb button, as well as significant performance gains.

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Desktop Installation Steps with Screenshots

Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Thursday 23rd of April 2020 08:35:51 PM.
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Desktop Installation Steps with Screenshots

    Canonical has released its stable and latest LTS (Long Term Support) operating system i.e “Ubuntu 20.04” and Code name for Ubuntu 20.04 is “Focal Fossa“. As it is an LTS version so canonical will provide updates and support for next 5 years. In this post we will demonstrate the Installation steps of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS for Laptop or Desktop. Let’s first look into some of the new features that have included in this release.

How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Friday 24th of April 2020 06:48:48 AM.
  • How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

    How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) which was released on April 23, 2020, with a long term support which will be supported for five years. It comes with a lot of new packages and major software upgrades, including the latest versions of Java, Python, Ruby, PHP and many more.

    This release is based on the Linux 5.4 LTS kernel and adds support for new hardware and file systems. The desktop edition comes with GNOME 3.36 and a new default theme called Yaru.

How To Install Ubuntu 20.04 Desktop

Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Friday 24th of April 2020 10:03:47 AM.
  • How To Install Ubuntu 20.04 Desktop

    On Thursday, April 23rd, 2020, Canonical Ltd, the makers of Ubuntu Linux distribution officially released the long-awaited Ubuntu 20.04 version code-named “Focal Fossa”, it is an LTS (Long Term Support) version based on Linux kernel series 5.4, for which maintenance updates will be provided for 5 years until April 2025 and it will reach end-of-life in 2030.

Upgrade Ubuntu 18.04 LTS to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Friday 24th of April 2020 10:41:12 AM.
  • Upgrade Ubuntu 18.04 LTS to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

    How to Upgrade Ubuntu 18.04 LTS to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) has been released on Apr 23, 2020. This version will be supported till 2025. The Ubuntu operating systems provides two types of releases Standard release and Long Term Support (LTS) release. Ubuntu provides support for standard releases for approx 1 year while Long Term Support is useful for approx 5 years.

    A new Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) release is available to upgrade. The Ubuntu desktop users can upgrade to the latest version immediately. But the Ubuntu server users, especially production server recommended to wait for the few months before the upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Set Up OpenVPN Server In 5 Minutes

Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Friday 24th of April 2020 09:14:06 PM.
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Set Up OpenVPN Server In 5 Minutes

    I am a new Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS server system administrator. How can I set up an OpenVPN Server on an Ubuntu Linux version 20.04 LTS server to shield my browsing activity from bad guys on public Wi-Fi, encrypt all traffic while connecting to 4G LTE network, and more?

Ubuntu 20.04 “Focal Fossa” LTS Available To Download

Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Friday 24th of April 2020 09:15:28 PM.
  • Ubuntu 20.04 “Focal Fossa” LTS Available To Download

    The most awaited Linux distribution of the year, Ubuntu 20.04 “Focal Fossa” stable has been made available to download. Ubuntu 20.04 is an LTS release which means it’ll receive maintenance updates for 4 years until April 2025. Ubuntu flavors will be supported for 3 years.

    We recently covered the improvements and new features it’s going to have in this article.

    In brief, Ubuntu 20.04 “LTS” has both visual and core changes. The biggest visual changes include the redesigned Yaru theme that now supports Dark mode.

Some belated coverage and Microsoft boosters on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Submitted by Roy Schestowitz on Saturday 25th of April 2020 01:12:32 AM.
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Launches in the Windows 10 App Store

    Canonical has released the latest version of Ubuntu only a few hours ago, and now this update is also live for Windows 10 users who want to download it from the Microsoft Store.

    Ubuntu 20.04 LTS comes with a long list of improvements, including notable security enhancements like Secure Boot to protect against low level attacks and rootkits.

    Furthermore, this is the first release to come with Fast ID Online, or FIDO, to power universal multi-factor and passworldless authentication in the operating system.

  • Ubuntu 20.04 adds VPN and support for a key Windows 10 feature
  • How to Enable Dark Mode on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

    LUbuntu 20.04 LTS “Focal Fossa” ships with a built-in dark theme. You can activate the dark version of Ubuntu’s standard Yaru theme and get a dark GNOME desktop in just a few clicks. Here’s how.

    First, click the system menu button on the panel at the top-right corner of Ubuntu’s GNOME desktop and select “Settings.”

    You can also click the “Show Applications” button at the bottom-left corner of your screen, search for the “Settings” application, and launch it from there.

  • Canonical Ubuntu Update Stresses Security
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS "Focal Fossa" is here

    The newest version of Ubuntu, one of the most popular Linux distributions, is finally here.

    Ubuntu 20.04, known as “Focal Fossa,” dropped this week with a ton of new features. Built on the Linux 5.4 kernel, there are some major enhancements. Primarily, the integration of WireGuard, a fairly popular VPN, means Ubuntu users will now have a VPN service from the outset. Additionally, the new version of Ubuntu can now read the Z File System (ZFS) and ExFat file systems. The former is an Oracle-based file system, while the latter is typically used in Windows and Microsoft devices.

    There are a few other features of note as well, including a new kernel lockdown mode that divorces the root account from the kernel in some instances. This offers another layer of protection for users by preventing a compromised root account from mucking about in the system kernel without the user’s knowledge (for the most part).

What’s New in Xubuntu 20.04 – Feature Tour

Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Saturday 25th of April 2020 07:39:30 AM.
  • What’s New in Xubuntu 20.04 – Feature Tour

    The popular lightweight Ubuntu derivative – Xubuntu recently released Long Term Support (LTS) Version supported until April 2023. Powered by the Xfce desktop environment, this release based on the solid Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. However, there are lots of Xubuntu specific changes in this release which makes it a great Linux distribution for older hardware PCs, Laptops as well as high-end machines.

Things to know about Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa

Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Tuesday 28th of April 2020 08:54:22 AM.
  • Things to know about Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa

    In this article, we're going to go over some of the features we're most excited about, and cover a lot of the differences between Focal Fossa and Ubuntu's previous LTS release, Bionic Beaver. Read on as we take you through some of the upcoming changes.

    As a Ubuntu user, it's recommended to use the latest Long Term Support release. These releases are tested, stable, and secure iterations of Canonical's beloved Ubuntu operating system. And yes, they are always free. You can upgrade your system with confidence when switching to the newest LTS release.

    Contrast this with Ubuntu's interim releases, which are inherently short-lived and less stable versions of Ubuntu that developers and enterprises can use to test the upcoming features expected in the LTS release of the operating system.

Microsoft 'spam'

Submitted by Roy Schestowitz on Tuesday 28th of April 2020 11:29:13 AM.

25 Things to Do After Installing Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa)

Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Wednesday 29th of April 2020 08:22:00 AM.
  • 25 Things to Do After Installing Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa)

    Canonical finally announced the availability of Ubuntu 20.04, the new release came with many updated packages and programs which is very good for people who are looking for the most updated packages.

    In this article, we’re going to explain some of the key things you need to do after installing Ubuntu 20.04, to get you started with using Focal Fossa.

    First, you may like to view our tutorial about upgrading or installing Ubuntu 20.04 on your machine.

QEMU & libvirt enhancements in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Submitted by Rianne Schestowitz on Wednesday 29th of April 2020 01:46:53 PM.
  • QEMU & libvirt enhancements in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

    Ubuntu is the industry-leading operating system for cloud hosts and guests. Every day millions of Ubuntu instances are launched in private and public clouds around the world. Many launched right on top of Ubuntu itself. Canonical takes pride in offering the latest virtualization stack with each Ubuntu release.

    In Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa), users can find the recently released QEMU version 4.2 and libvirt version 6.0 available on day one. These new versions have brought a number of key updates to the virtualization stack. Here are the most notable ones...

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