Ubuntu 23.10 Beta Released: Based on Linux 6.5 and GNOME 45
Ubuntu 23.10 Beta Released: Based on Linux 6.5 and GNOME 45
Ubuntu 23.10 Beta Released: Based on Linux 6.5 and GNOME 45
Ubuntu 23.10 “Mantic” beta images are now available for testing ahead of the official release scheduled for October.
The new version uses the latest Linux 6.5 kernel series, which has the latest hardware support and kernel functions. The default desktop uses GNOME 45 components.
Firefox Snap has Wayland enabled by default, a new installer adds support for ZFS installations, TPM-based full disk encryption is being trialled, the GCC 13 compiler is now used to build all packages and the default compiler version, and Lots of other package updates.
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Ubuntu 23.10 also improves PPA management and security. This release also replaces the ISC DHCP client with dhcpcd5.
Unfortunately, Ubuntu 23.10 does not provide any GIMP 3.0 Snapshot. Additionally, Ubuntu has decided to delay the launch of Snap-based CUPS printers.
What makes Ubuntu 23.10 even more important is that it’s the last feature cycle before the important Ubuntu 24.04 long-term support (LTS) release in April.
Ubuntu 23.10 is expected to be officially released on October 12th. Users who want to help test the Ubuntu 23.10 beta can check out the announcement and various download links via the Ubuntu mailing list:
