Ubuntu is my first and last Linux distribution, which I have used for 16 years without discontinuation, since my early PhD days up to today.<p>The only change during the 16 years is that I switched from Ubuntu (with Gnome) to Xubuntu (with Xfce) [1], but I still call it Ubuntu. When people ask me about the difference between the two, I respond "color". I spend 90% of my time on the terminal, and I prefer the gray-blue style of Xfce and its lightness when I use the window system during the other 10%.<p>Before starting Linux, I had a very limited idea about what a computer is and how it works. An anecdote I often relate to my students is that I once copied the icon of an application (Turbo C) from one computer to another, believing that I could use the application on the second computer. Linux has taught me what a computer really is.<p>An "achievement" may be worth mentioning: in the past 16 years, essentially all my work as an applied mathematician has been typed under terminal using Vim, including papers, lecture notes, slides, programs, and particularly my 200-page PhD thesis in Chinese. It was not quite trivial to type Chinese in Vim --- think about it: how to get a Chinese inputting system that can work seamlessly with Vim's key bindings? Fcitx would not work (at least it was the case 13 years ago).<p>[1] Xubuntu 24.04 released! <a href="https://xubuntu.org/news/xubuntu-24-04-released" rel="nofollow">https://xubuntu.org/news/xubuntu-24-04-released</a>
As someone who works across the stack, I've come to really appreciate seeing "LTS" and I think for me it comes from Ubuntu directly growing up as a kid in technology, understanding it means that people are committed to supporting something for the long term.<p>Obviously I know there are business cases for this sort of stuff and whatnot generally, but as a kid first learning what LTS meant, I've always appreciated Ubuntu for this.
Interesting observation, that in 20 years installer iso size grew almost ten times: from 643M CD to current 5.7G image, that won't fit even on single layer DVD (not that someone are still using those).<p>I was also surprised how little difference "default selection" and "extended selection" makes in disk space usage - "extended" is taking up only 1GB more of disk space.
The container image for 24.04 is different from that of 22.04 and 20.04. The 24.04 container includes a "ubuntu" user with a UID of 1000, where the previous containers shipped with only a "root" user. The "ubuntu" user does not have sudo turned on by default.<p>This gave me issues with my vscode devcontainer setup. You can see my work around here <a href="https://github.com/DontShaveTheYak/cf2tf/pull/288/files">https://github.com/DontShaveTheYak/cf2tf/pull/288/files</a>
I'm curious, is bringing goodies of CorpIT and manageability<p>> Ubuntu's Active Directory (AD) Group Policy client, available via Ubuntu Pro, now supports enterprise proxy configuration, privilege management, and remote script execution. It also continues to support AD Group Policy Objects.<p>make a small step towards more adoption of Linux at work?<p>From my perspective, having just those two - "Privilege management and the ability to remove local admin accounts" and "Remote script execution" [0] open the gates to consider Ubuntu for wider adoption by orgs.<p>[0] <a href="https://ubuntu.com/engage/microsoft-active-directory" rel="nofollow">https://ubuntu.com/engage/microsoft-active-directory</a>
Jay from Learn Linux TV [0] had problems. I get a sense it's been rushed out. Might want to hold out for a minor release.<p>[0]: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1KXeTd30KI&t=328s" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1KXeTd30KI&t=328s</a>
Will be installing in a week or two. I'm not a fan of snap, and I know Mint doesn't use it (by default, anyway), but I'm used to Xubuntu and will stick with it for now.<p>Apparently, the upgrade path isn't quite ready yet. If you're installing now, do a fresh install.
Will I finally be able to use a bluetooth headset's high quality audio output and its mic at the same time without significant changes in the terminal?<p>It's getting embarrassing that every other mobile and desktop OS has no problem doing this but not Ubuntu.
I’d like to pick the brains here on HN.<p>I’m looking to do something like autoinstall for my office but is there an easier way have my employees do their own thumb drive (remote users) and get the config they need from me? I’m looking for an MDM Intune like enrollment that’s easier and configured it a certain way. I’m not in a position to use and manage Puppet.
First impressions of 24.04 desktop compared to 22.04 is that it feels more polished. A lot of apps on 22.04 had large windows around them taking up way to much vertical space by default.<p>The foundation is way better than any other OS, so if they just keep improving the UI/UX then it would be a dream to use.
Ah good times. I started out with one of the early ones, maybe 4.04 or something like that. Ubuntu was my first Linux, and then Mint. Unfortunately, for work purposes, I had to switch to MacOS (not a bad OS), but I still miss Linux from time to time, especially reading about that story on the frontpage about people losing access to their Apple IDs. I think I'll give it another shot soon...