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LINUX Unplugged

532: We Like Snaps Now

Oct 16, 2023
Canonical's success with snaps, updates in Ubuntu 23.04, GNOME 45 experiences, Mac vs. Windows for workstations, potential Windows runtime for Linux, Nix OS upgrade options, exploring firmware technologies, and a discussion on the Voila app and Linux Fest Northwest.
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  • Ubuntu 2310 offers a clean, smooth, and well-refined desktop experience with new features and improvements.
  • Budgie desktop in Ubuntu 2310 provides a delightful and fast desktop experience with sleek design and intuitive interface.

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Ubuntu 2310 brings a refreshing and refined desktop experience

Ubuntu 2310 offers a clean, smooth, and well-refined desktop experience. The new installer is modern and user-friendly, making the installation process a breeze. The inclusion of GNOME 45 brings a host of new features and improvements, such as the built-in tiling and the revamped quick settings menu. ZFS is back as an option for filesystems on the root partition, and the support for snaps has been polished, making them even more seamless to use. The release is fast, stable, and functional, making it a standout option for desktop Linux users.

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