LINUX Unplugged 585: Choosy Moms Choose Ubuntu
Oct 21, 2024
Discover the excitement surrounding the launch of Ubuntu 24.10 and its innovative features like the new Security Center app. The hosts share a personal tale of upgrading a family member's laptop sustainably, contrasting old tech with new. They also dive into dual GPU setups for enhanced performance and explore community engagement in mesh networking. With humorous tidbits on digital clutter and a peek into upcoming Linux events, this discussion is a vibrant mix of tech insights and personal anecdotes.
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Ubuntu's Unique Identity
- Ubuntu 24.10 combines custom touches with GNOME 47.
- This creates a uniquely Ubuntu experience, similar to the Unity era, but now upstream-aligned.
Gaming on Ubuntu 24.10
- Ubuntu 24.10's Steam Snap integration makes gaming setup easy.
- Non-Steam game launchers like Lutris and Heroic might need some tweaking.
Ubuntu Unity Nostalgia
- Brent got sidetracked testing Ubuntu Unity.
- It brought back nostalgic feelings and he recommends trying this flavor for a trip down memory lane.