How to Upgrade to Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS
A new version of Pop!_OS is out and it packs some delectable goodies like scheduled updates, better multi-monitor workspace switching, and a tweak that ensures the app or game in focus gets the best performance possible. But you don’t need to download a new .iso and plunge headfirst into a fresh install. You can upgrade to Pop OS 22.04 from 21.10. And in this post I walk you (well, me) through the process… Upgrading to Pop!_OS 22.04 First things first: before you go any further you should backup any important files, settings, dot files, and so on. While the upgrade 
#HowTo #PopOs #System76
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/how-to-upgrade-to-pop-os-22-04-lts
Pop!_OS 22.04 Released, This is What’s New
We look at Pop OS 22.04 LTS, the latest release of the Pop OS from System76 based on Ubuntu 22.04. Check out its new features and find where to download.
#Download #News #Distros #PopOs #Ubuntu22_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/pop-os-22-04-lts-features-download
Ubuntu 22.10 Codename Revealed – And It’s a Kookily Killer Choice
The codename of the next Ubuntu version has been revealed. Ubuntu 22.10 is the “Kinetic Kudu” — a kingly combination with which to crown the next short-term release of this colossally popular desktop Linux distro (yes, I’m running out of K words already). ‘Kinetic’ suggests there’ll be some real energy to the next release But what does it mean? Kinetic is a kooky if fitting choice. The word itself means “relating to or resulting from motion”. Given that 221.10 is the first post-LTS release it feels like a knowing adjective. Why? Cos Ubuntu desktop has some real gas in its
#Dev #News #Codename #KineticKudu #Ubuntu22_10
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/ubuntu-22-10-codename-is-kinetic-kudu
How to Install Firefox as a .deb on Ubuntu 22.04 (Sorry, Snap!)
In this guide I detail how to install Mozilla Firefox as a .deb package on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and not as a Snap app. Ubuntu’s latest version includes Firefox as a Snap app by default. This Snap package is the only version of Firefox available ‘out of the box’. If you run apt install firefox on Ubuntu 22.04 it doesn’t install a .deb version but a transition package that will install the Firefox Snap. Which isn’t ideal if you don’t want to use the Firefox Snap package. Don’t get me wrong Snap apps have their pluses, but also a few
#Apps #HowTo #News #Firefox #SnapApps
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/how-to-install-firefox-deb-apt-ubuntu-22-04
Ubuntu Brings Back Its Iconic Developer Summit
Ubuntu is reviving an in-person event at which developers and distro enthusiasts can get together to plan, hack on, and find ways to help improve the project. The new “Ubuntu Summit” is going to be held this autumn in an as-yet unannounced location. Canonical is heavily investing in its community outreach of late, with a swathe of new hires and a “reboot” of its online engagement initiatives. Now things are stepping up a gear. The new Ubuntu Summit sounds like it will channel the vibe of the original Ubuntu Developer Summit, the twice-yearly fixture that was, to be totally frickin’
#Community #News #Canonical #Conference #Ubuntu #UbuntuDeveloper #Uds
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/ubuntu-summit-returns-in-autumn-2022
Ubuntu Founder Explains Why It Won’t Support Flatpak
Ubuntu's founder pours cold water on the question of Ubuntu desktop supporting Flatpak, the fast-growing and popular open source packaging format.
#News #Flatpak #MarkShuttleworth #Snaps
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/ubuntu-wont-support-flatpak-anytime-soon
Installed Ubuntu 22.04? Do These Things Next!
We share things you can do after installing Ubuntu 22.04 to make your experience even better, such as using GNOME extensions and adding Flatpak support.
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/installed-ubuntu-22-04-do-these-things-next
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is Now Available to Download
Ahoy, folks — Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is now available to download from the Ubuntu website. Ubuntu 22.04 is front-loaded with a wealth of improvements including a new horizontal workspace switcher and app launcher, new UI accent colours, RDP support out-of-the-box, and Linux kernel 5.15. As the latest long-term support release this version of Ubuntu (which is codenamed “Jammy Jellyfish”) is backed by at least 5 years of ongoing support, security patches, bug fixes, and select app updates. Which is pretty rad. If you read this site regularly you’ll have a good idea about what Ubuntu 22.04 LTS offers (so I
#Download #News #JammyJellyfish #Ubuntu22_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/ubuntu-22-04-lts-is-now-available-to-download
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: Screenshot Tour
Keen to see a bit more of the upcoming Ubuntu 22.04 release? I’ve put together a screenshot tour to illustrate some of the best new features and improvements. Shameless plug: if you prefer moving images check out the Ubuntu 22.04 video I uploaded to YouTube. You can upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04 from 20.04 or 21.10 before release day, but if you’re on an older release you’ll need to upgrade to whatever version is in-between you and one of those. A reminder: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS users will not be notified/prompted to upgrade to 22.04 until July, which is when the first
#Feature #ScreenshotTour #Ubuntu22_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/ubuntu-22-04-lts-screenshot-tour
Ubuntu 22.04: What’s New? [Video]
The Ubuntu 22.04 release carries a colossal crop of cumulative changes and improvements added in the previous three releases — but what are the most notable? That’s the question I answer in my Ubuntu 22.04: What’s New video. Yes, I’m back with a breathy, bi-annual bulldoze through the biggest and best embellishments on offer. As Jammy is a long-term support release — fun fact: > 90% of all Ubuntu users use an LTS release — there’s a lot to cover with features carried over from 20.10, 21.04, and 21.10, plus the newly new stuff that debuts in 22.04! In 5
#Video #JammyJellyfish #ReleaseVideo #Ubuntu22_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/ubuntu-22-04-video-jammy-jellyfish
Amberol is Fab No-Frills Audio Player for GNOME Desktops
Looking for a simple, focused, no-frills music player that fits in beautifully on the modern GNOME desktop? Check out Amberol. “Amberol aspires to be as small, unintrusive, and simple as possible. It does not manage your music collection; it does not let you manage playlists, smart or otherwise; it does not let you edit the metadata for your songs; it does not show you lyrics for your songs, or the Wikipedia page for your bands,” states Amberol’s Gitlab page. That’s to say all this audio player does is play music and …Well, that’s pretty much it! You do get a
#Apps #News #Amberol #FlathubApps #Gtk4 #MusicPlayers #Rust
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/amberol-simple-gtk-music-player
Upgrading from Ubuntu 20.04? Look Out for These Features in 22.04
Ubuntu 22.04 is just a few weeks from release, and those who upgrade from the previous long-term support (LTS) release will find that much has changed — more so than they might first think. In addition to all the (many) new features introduced as part of Ubuntu 22.04, LTS users will finally get to benefit from the cumulative changes shipped in Ubuntu 20.10, 21.04 and 21.10. And to help bring LTS to LTS upgraders up to speed I’ve put together the following guide. In it, I detail 20 new features, changes, and improvements to look out for in Ubuntu 22.04
#Feature #List #LtsToLts #Ubuntu22_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/ubuntu-22-04-lts-20-key-changes
Dash to Panel Adds GNOME 42 Support
The Dash to Panel GNOME extension now supports GNOME 42 and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. The extension combines top bar and dock into one unified panel.
#News #AppUpdates #DashToPanel #Gnome42 #GnomeExtensions
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/dash-to-panel-now-supports-gnome-42
Firefox 99 Released with GTK Overlay Scrollbar Support, Fixes
A new month, a new release of Mozilla Firefox — though as we’ve come to expect from its expedited release schedule, the changes are relatively minor. What’s new? Well, a lots of folks, including Mozilla are hyped about Firefox 99’s support for GTK overlay scrollbars. These slimmer page sliders hide when not in use but appear on scroll and increase in size when you interact with them. Thing is they aren’t enabled by default in the stable version, just the beta and nightly builds. So to enjoy GTK overlay scrollbars in Firefox 99 on your system you need to dive
#Apps #News #AppUpdates #Firefox #Mozilla #Overlayscrollbars
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/mozilla-firefox-99-features-gtk-overlay-scrollbars
How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04 from an Earlier Version
Do you want to upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04 from an earlier version? Well, in this post I show you how — and spoiler alert: it’s really not that difficult! This guide is written for those who want to make the jump from the incumbent LTS to the upcoming LTS, as well as those who want to upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04 from Ubuntu 21.10 (reminder: support for that release ends in a few months). Awesomely, you do not need to download an .iso from a server someplace, fuss around with flashing it to a USB, and put your precious files at
#HowTo #Ubuntu22_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/how-to-upgrade-to-ubuntu-22-04-lts
Ubuntu 22.04 Beta Released, Available to Download
We’re a few weeks away from the final Ubuntu 22.04 release but first things first: a beta! Yes, the Ubuntu 22.04 beta is now available to download. Its arrival gives developers and non-developers alike the chance to jump in and try the “Jammy Jellyfish” ahead of its planned stable release on April 21, 2022. Although not usually recommended, you can install this Ubuntu 22.04 beta as your main OS and upgrade to the final, finished version (when it arrives). How? Just install all updates pushed out to the release from now until release, and you’ll have it — easy! We’ll
#Download #News #Beta #Ubuntu22_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/03/ubuntu-22-04-beta-is-now-available-download
Ubuntu 22.04’s Snap-Only Software Store is a Bug, Not a Feature
I’ve seen a few folks mention that Ubuntu 22.04 no longer lets search for, browse, or install .deb packages from the Ubuntu repo using the Ubuntu Software app. Technically they’re not wrong as, at the time I write this, it doesn’t let you do that. But don’t panic: this is a bug. While some may want a Snap-only experience in Ubuntu, it’s a bit too early to roll with one — not to mention a controversial decision not suited to an LTS release! Developers have spent the past five months working hard to fill the Jammy archive with updated apps,
#Dev #Bugs #SnapStore #Ubuntu22_04Lts
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/03/ubuntu-22-04s-snap-only-software-store-is-a-bug-not-a-feature
‘App Icons Taskbar’ Puts Running Apps in GNOME Shell’s Top Bar
Want a single-panel setup on GNOME Shell but don’t want to use something like Dash to Panel? If so, a new option is now available for you to try. ‘App Icons Taskbar’ hit the GNOME Extensions website this week. As the name tells you, this is a simple add-on that adds icons for running apps and favourites to the Top Bar (which is what the GNOME Shell panel stripped across the top of the screen is called). Right-clicking on an app icon lets you access the respective app’s context menu, and if you hover over a running app icon you
#Download #GnomeExtensions
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/03/app-icons-taskbar-gnome-extension
An Early Look at New Features in Thunderbird 102
A stack of new features are winging their way to Thunderbird, the premiere open source desktop email client. You can’t try them yet, but they will debut later this year as part of the Thunderbird 102 release. This update will be the next major release of the suite following last Augusts’s (rather sizeable) Thunderbird 91 release (minor releases have been issued since then). In a Twitter thread — communication form du jour these days — the Thunderbird team showcase a bunch of features coming to Thunderbird 102. These include a new spaces toolbar, a brand new address book, and initial
#Apps #Dev #News #EmailClient #Matrix #Thunderbird
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/03/thunderbird-102-new-features
‘Extension Manager’ GNOME App Adds New Features, New Icon
An update to Extension Manager, a GTK app for managing, installing, and configuring GNOME extensions on GNOME Shell is rolling out via Flathub.
#News #AppUpdates #FlathubApps #GnomeExtensions #GtkApps
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/03/extension-manager-gnome-shell-new-icon
