Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Kubuntu 24.10, codenamed "Oracular Oriole," brings a fresh experience to users with its KDE Plasma 5.27 desktop environment, offering a sleek, highly customizable interface. One standout feature is the adaptive panel, which intelligently adjusts its layout based on the size and orientation of the screen, perfect for users who frequently switch between devices or display setups. The improved Wayland support offers smoother performance, especially in multi-monitor setups and for high DPI displays. Additionally, the system settings app has been revamped for better organization, making it easier to access various customization options and fine-tune the desktop environment to suit individual preferences.
Another notable feature in Kubuntu 24.10 is the integration of the latest versions of essential software like KDE Gear 23.08, which enhances daily tasks with improved applications such as Dolphin, Kdenlive, and Okular. These updates make file management, video editing, and document viewing more intuitive and faster. The updated kernel, Linux 6.5, improves hardware compatibility and overall performance, especially on modern processors and GPUs. Oracular Oriole also continues Kubuntu’s tradition of being a great option for both beginners and advanced users, balancing user-friendliness with powerful customization options.
kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-oracular-oriole-24-10-beta-released
Kubuntu 24.10, codenamed "Oracular Oriole," brings a fresh experience to users with its KDE Plasma 5.27 desktop environment, offering a sleek, highly customizable interface. One standout feature is the adaptive panel, which intelligently adjusts its layout based on the size and orientation of the screen, perfect for users who frequently switch between devices or display setups. The improved Wayland support offers smoother performance, especially in multi-monitor setups and for high DPI displays. Additionally, the system settings app has been revamped for better organization, making it easier to access various customization options and fine-tune the desktop environment to suit individual preferences.
Another notable feature in Kubuntu 24.10 is the integration of the latest versions of essential software like KDE Gear 23.08, which enhances daily tasks with improved applications such as Dolphin, Kdenlive, and Okular. These updates make file management, video editing, and document viewing more intuitive and faster. The updated kernel, Linux 6.5, improves hardware compatibility and overall performance, especially on modern processors and GPUs. Oracular Oriole also continues Kubuntu’s tradition of being a great option for both beginners and advanced users, balancing user-friendliness with powerful customization options.
kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-oracular-oriole-24-10-beta-released
