Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” Enters Public Beta Testing with Linux 6.11, GNOME 47
With only three weeks left before Ubuntu 24.10 hits the streets in a stable form, the beta is here to give us a glimpse of what to expect from the final version. Ubuntu 24.10 has the just-released GNOME 47 desktop environment by default and is powered by the latest and greatest Linux 6.11 kernel series.
Some of the highlights of Ubuntu 24.10 include an updated desktop installer with support for local file paths for autoinstall import, improved and optimized Power Profiles Manager to support better newer hardware features, especially for AMD processors, and updated support for fingerprint devices.
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Ubuntu Linux 24.10 Oracular Oriole Beta released for testing
Canonical has announced the availability of the Beta release for Ubuntu 24.10, codenamed "Oracular Oriole." This release includes Ubuntu Desktop, Server, and Cloud products, as well as various official flavors. The final version is expected to be released on October 10, 2024.
Ubuntu 24.10 Beta includes updated core packages, including the Linux 6.11 kernel. The Beta is considered stable enough for general testing, though users may encounter bugs, and feedback is encouraged to improve the final release.
The Subiquity server installer has also been updated, offering a faster installation experience for server users. Users that are interested in testing the Beta can download images using the links below.
Ubuntu 24.10 Beta is Now Available to Download - OMG! Ubuntu
Developers and non-developers alike can download the beta to try the new features in Ubuntu 24.10, check compatibility, and flag any issue for fixing before the stable release takes flight next month.
“The Beta images are known to be reasonably free of showstopper image build or installer bugs, while representing a very recent snapshot of 24.10 that should be representative [the final release]”, says Canonical’s Utkarsh Gupta.
This is the only beta release planned, though a release candidate will follow in few weeks time. If you install this beta you can upgrade to the final release by installing updates daily.
Chances are know all that, so skip on down to the download section to grab the (larger ever) ISO for Intel/AMD, or ARM64 if your a Pi-fiend.
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Ubuntu 24.10 Beta launches for testing ahead of October 10 release - Neowin
The Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole" Beta has just been released for the community to try out before it is launched fully next month on October 10. The Beta period will give users a chance to try out the new version and test the things they care about to see if anything is broken. These issues can be sent to Canonical, who will hopefully fix the problem by launch.
Some of the big changes in this upgrade include GNOME 47, which came out recently, and a selection of new wallpapers, including those marking the 20th anniversary of Ubuntu; you can check out the wallpapers here.
While the Beta version of Ubuntu Desktop (non-x86) is probably what most people will be drawn to, there are Betas now available for all the different spins of Ubuntu too including Ubuntu Server, Ubuntu Cloud, Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, UbuntuKylin, Ubuntu Studio, and Xubuntu. The Betas for Ubuntu Cinnamon, Ubuntu MATE, and Ubuntu Unity still aren't ready but could be available by Monday.
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Ubuntu Studio: Ubuntu Studio 24.10 Beta Released
The Ubuntu Studio team is pleased to announce the beta release of Ubuntu Studio 24.10, codenamed “Oracular Oriole”.
While this beta is reasonably free of any showstopper installer bugs, you will find some bugs within. This image is, however, mostly representative of what you will find when Ubuntu Studio 24.10 is released on October 10, 2024.
The Ubuntu Studio 24.10 image (ISO) exceeds 4 GB and cannot be downloaded to some file systems such as FAT32 and may not be readable when burned to a DVD. For this reason, we recommend downloading to a compatible file system. When creating a boot medium, we recommend creating a bootable USB stick with the ISO image or burning to a Dual-Layer DVD.
Images can be obtained from this link: https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/24.10/beta/
Full updated information, including Upgrade Instructions, are available in the Release Notes.
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Ubuntu Handbook ☛ Ubuntu 24.10 Beta is Out! See What’s New in the Release
The Beta release of Ubuntu 24.10, code-name Oracular Oriole, is out last night on Sep 20. This is a short-term release with 9 months support. It so far features GNU/Linux Kernel 6.11 and GNOME 47 desktop.
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Ubuntu Fridge ☛ The Fridge: Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) Beta released
The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the Beta release of the Ubuntu 24.10 Desktop, Server, and Cloud products.
Ubuntu 24.10, codenamed “Oracular Oriole”, continues Ubuntu’s proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use GNU/Linux distribution. The team has been hard at work through this cycle, introducing new features and fixing bugs.
This Beta release includes images from not only the Ubuntu Desktop, Server, and Cloud products, but also the Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu Cinnamon, UbuntuKylin, Ubuntu MATE, Ubuntu Studio, Ubuntu Unity, and Xubuntu flavours.
The Beta images are known to be reasonably free of showstopper image build or installer bugs, while representing a very recent snapshot of 24.10 that should be representative of the features intended to ship with the final release expected on October 10th, 2024.
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Kubuntu Oracular Oriole (24.10) Beta released | Kubuntu
The beta of Kubuntu Oracular Oriole (to become 24.10 in October) has now been released, and is available for download.
This milestone features images for Kubuntu and other Ubuntu flavours.
Pre-releases of Kubuntu Mantic Minotaur are not recommended for:
Anyone needing a stable system Regular users who are not aware of pre-release issues Anyone in a production environment with data or workflows that need to be reliable
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First Look at Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) Beta
Powered by the latest and greatest Linux kernel 6.11 (more on that here), Canonical has unveiled the beta release of the upcoming Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole), slated for release on October 10, allowing users to try out what will largely resonate in the final stable version.
It brings many updates, new features, and performance enhancements designed to improve user experience across the board. Here they are.
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Ubuntu 24.10 beta comes with GNOME 47 and more
Expected to arrive in the first half of October, Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole" will bring several new features, but it will also sport a few celebratory touches here and there. The reason for this is the 20th anniversary of the first Ubuntu release, namely 4.10 "Warty Warthog," which was unleashed in October 2004. Until the anniversary and new release arrive, those interested in testing Ubuntu 24.10 can grab the beta that was released at the end of last week.
Since Ubuntu 21.40 integrates GNOME 47, it also packs a few updated GNOME apps. Thanks to the native accent colors in GNOME 47, Ubuntu users will gain visual consistency across all core apps, as well as third-party pieces of code. The Nautilus file manager gets a visual overhaul, including an info button for searches across non-indexed folders and remote shares, which usually take much longer. This info button shows the progress of the ongoing process. The Disk Usage Analyzer also gets a revamped interface. The under-the-hood changes include Sysprof, a new default system utility for discovering performance issues, and more.
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Ubuntu 24.10 hits beta
The beta version of Ubuntu 24.10 has just come out, with GNOME 47 as its default desktop and some fun retro touches.
It's an interim release that will only get updates until next August, so it's mainly for enthusiasts; if you go for it, you're committing to the next couple of interim releases. After Oracular, you will need to upgrade to 25.04 and then 25.10 before the next LTS, 26.04 in April 2026.
We gave the beta a quick spin in VirtualBox. We gave it 4 GB of RAM, 25 GB of disk, and two CPU cores, in which it performed well – although it's a good idea to bump the VM's VRAM to 128 MB. If you have a decade-or-so-old PC lying around, it won't run Windows 11. As the end of Windows 10's life approaches, Oracular could be a good option for a test run.