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Posted by Marius Nestor on Apr 20, 2023,
updated Apr 25, 2023
Dubbed the “Lunar Lobster”, Ubuntu 23.04 is powered by the latest Linux 6.2 kernel series and features the recently released GNOME 44 desktop environment series. These two changes, which bring numerous new features, will make many Ubuntu users upgrade their existing installations.
Another major change in the Ubuntu 23.04 release is a brand-new installed for the Ubuntu Desktop edition, which has been in development for a few years now and it’s written entirely in Google’s Flutter UI SDK. While it preserves the functionality of the old installer, the new one is missing support for new ZFS installations.
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Original post and many others:
> Codenamed “Lunar Lobster”, Kubuntu 23.04 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution.
> Ubuntu MATE 23.04 is the least exciting Ubuntu MATE release ever. The good news is, if you liked Ubuntu MATE 22.10 then it is more of the same; just with better artwork! I entered this development cycle full of energy and enthusiasm off the back of the Ubuntu Summit in Prague, but then I was seriously ill and had a long stay in hospital. I’m recovering well and should be 100% in a couple of months. This setback and also changing jobs a couple of months ago has meant that I’ve not been able to invest the usual time and effort into Ubuntu MATE. I’m happy to say that I’ve been able to deliver another solid release with the help of the Ubuntu community.
> Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster has been released. You can now update or download Ubuntu 23.04. Ubuntu 23.04 Lubar Lobster comes up with some new features and upgrades from existing Ubuntu. Meanwhile, It is not a Long-Term Support version. Ubuntu 23.04 will be supported for 9 months until January 2024.
> However, it is not a Long-Term Support version. So, Ubuntu 23.04, codenamed Lunar Lobster is not everyone.
> If you want the latest and greatest and do not mind upgrading your system within a year, this release is for you. And if you want to stick to one version for a few years, you should continue with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
> This update is the latest short-term release of the Ubuntu Linux operating system and is supported by 9 months of ongoing support, bug fixes, and critical app updates. This might not sound like a long time but Ubuntu 23.10 is released in 6 months time and users of this release will be able to upgrade to it.
> A unified Ubuntu server and desktop installation engine, Subiquity, supports the same autoinstall configuration workflows for both desktops and servers, making life easier for admins. The Ubuntu 23.04 installer has a refreshed user interface with a modern but familiar first-time user experience, along with new enterprise management capabilities.
> Ubuntu 23.04 ‘Lunar Lobster’ has just hit the streets, and it is packed with a plethora of new features and improvements that are sure to delight Ubuntu enthusiasts and Linux users alike. It is an interim release of Ubuntu, but if you are now entering the Ubuntu world, we will briefly explain.
Liliputing and It's FOSS:
> Canonical is releasing the next major update to its popular Ubuntu GNU/Linux distribution today. Ubuntu 23.04, also known by the code name “Lunar Lobster,” introduces a new operating system installer, an updated default desktop environment, updates to many pre-installed applications, and smoother downloads and installation of applications packaged in the snap format.
> With Kubuntu 23.04, you can expect an enhanced KDE experience and several other improvements.
> Let me take you through the highlights of the Kubuntu 23.04 release.
Here are a couple more:
> “This Ubuntu milestone release demonstrates our progress in raising the bar for the enterprise developer desktops, thanks to our best-in-class Linux integration with Active Directory Domain Services and now Azure Active Directory”, said Mark Shuttleworth, CEO of Canonical. “Our expanded investment in Ubuntu gaming means your downtime is just as satisfying”.
> Our focus, as always, has been improving quality, performance and enjoyment for all our users, whether that’s more elegant update handling for snaps, improved UI for installation and quick settings or a more accessible gaming experience.
> Since it’s just out, you may experience some issues, so you might want to wait a bit before upgrading. Please see the release notes for a complete list of changes and known issues.
There will be more:
> Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster is here! Congratulations to all computer users especially Ubuntu community as Canonical releases Lunar Lobster on Thursday, 20 April 2022. This is a regular release with 9-month support that comes with a lot of new technologies. Continuing the surprise of Ubuntu Unity in the previous release Kinetic Kudu, in this release we are surprised by the official introduction of two flavors Cinnamon, the user friendly interface flagship of the famous Linux Mint, and Edubuntu, the revival of the school-oriented operating system. In this article, you will be able to download Ubuntu 23.04 and all official flavors to later install one into your desktop PC, laptop, and server. Happy downloading!
> Ubuntu Desktop 23.04 features a new installer, unifying the Ubuntu server and desktop installation engine, enabling the same autoinstall configuration workflows for both desktops and servers. The UI sports a refreshed user interface with a modern but familiar first-time user experience.
> This release includes GNOME 44, delivering further usability improvements with a focus on new quick settings options for bluetooth device management and dark mode. And desktop snaps now benefit from new refresh functionality for quicker application of updates.
> One of the big user-facing additions is the new installer that they say offers a "streamlined and more intuitive user experience". While it offers up a refresh look the code behind the scenes is the biggest change, since it now shares the code-base with Ubuntu Server so they can give a more consistent experience.
LWN and ZDNet:
> The Ubuntu 23.04 release is out. Headline features include a new installer, GNOME 44, Azure Active Directory authentication, and more.
> Canonical has officially released Ubuntu 23.04, codenamed Lunar Lobster, which is the latest version of its Linux distribution and it boasts improvements for enterprise developer desktops, gaming enhancements, a revamped installer, and an expanded focus on gaming.
> "This Ubuntu milestone release demonstrates our progress in raising the bar for the enterprise developer desktops, thanks to our best-in-class Linux integration with Active Directory (AD) Domain Services and now Azure Active Directory," said Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth.
More from OMG Ubuntu:
> Arriving alongside the Ubuntu 23.04 release are new versions of official community flavours. This time around there's a newbie in the pack: Ubuntu Cinnamon, welcomed into the Ubuntu flavour family back in March after several years as an unofficial Ubuntu remix. In this post I share a concise overview of what new features and changes are present in the most popular Ubuntu flavours, along with downloads links so you can download them to test out yourself.
FOSS Force:
> Ubuntu 23.04 not only brings many new features to the table for enterprise users, it has plenty of features to please its home-user base as well.
Microsoft promotion by Canonical:
> New installer, Active Directory login and gaming performance enhance Ubuntu Desktop for work and play in the latest interim release of Ubuntu.
> Ubuntu Desktop 23.04 is the first and only Linux distribution to enable native user authentication with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
Now Xubuntu:
> The Xubuntu team is happy to announce the immediate release of Xubuntu 23.04.
> Xubuntu 23.04, codenamed Lunar Lobster, is a regular release and will be supported for 9 months, until January 2024.
> Xubuntu 23.04 features the latest Xfce 4.18. Xfce 4.18 delivers a stable desktop environment with a number of performance improvements and new features to enjoy. In particular, the Thunar file manager benefits from a new image preview feature, undo and redo functionality, file highlights, and recursive search. Check out the Xfce 4.18 tour for more details!
> Xubuntu 23.04 also welcomes Xubuntu Minimal as an official subproject. Xubuntu Minimal is a slimmed down version of Xubuntu that only includes the bare essentials: the desktop, a few Xfce components, and the Xubuntu look and feel. Longtime Xubuntu fans may better know this as Xubuntu Core. After nearly eight years of being a supported, but community-built project, we’re happy to finally publish downloads along with the main Xubuntu version. Many thanks to the community for keeping the dream alive all these years!
The Register:
> The latest reincarnation of Canonical's widely used Linux operating system brings with it a number of added features and some refinements ranging from improvements to the standard desktop interface and Snap package manager to some additional enterprise features and Linux kernel 6.2.
Bad sources:
> Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster has been released. You can now update or download Ubuntu 23.04. Ubuntu 23.04 Lubar Lobster comes up with some new features and upgrades from existing Ubuntu. Meanwhile, It is not a Long-Term Support version.
> Ubuntu 23.04 “Lunar Lobster” is released on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Ubuntu 22.10 is at the end of its life in July.
> >Ubuntu 23.04 is now ready for you to download. It comes with some improvements to Azure Active Directory support, a new Steam snap, GNOME 44, and two new flavours: Cinnamon and Edubuntu.
Another derivative:
> After months of clawing our way through development, testing, and bug fixing, the Lubuntu team is thrilled to shell-ebrate another successful release cycle!
Ghacks:
> The new version of Ubuntu will be supported for nine months. Canonical suggests that users who require longer support stay on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, which is supported for 5 years.
Strange site:
> Canonical, the company behind open source operating system (OS) Ubuntu, has a large enterprise customer base – with end users typically using the Linux distribution to run servers, including in the cloud, where Ubuntu has significant market share. Ubuntu desktop adoption in the enterprise? That’s far less common…
More flavours:
> We are pleased to announce the release of Edubuntu 23.04, codenamed “Lunar Lobster”. This has been a project of love for my husband Erich and myself and I am happy to see it back with the people where it belongs once again.
> This release will be supported for nine months (Until January 2025).
> On April 21, 2023, the Ubuntu Kylin team announced the release of Ubuntu Kylin open source operating system version 23.04.
> As a short term support release, Ubuntu Kylin 23.04 comes with Linux 6.2 kernel and Mesa 23.0 graphics driver by default, and is fully upgraded with a series of core system software and base libraries. This version is mainly used to provide a development and testing platform for developers, and you are welcome to download and use it.
> I introduce you Voyager 23.04in final version. A 2 in 1 version with always the same idea, to unify the Gnome and Xfce desktops in a single distributionVoyager, à sélectionner à votre session. Le tout dans un style coloré complètement repensé pour ce duo, Gnome 44 desktop coupled with Xfce 4.18 desktop . With the promise finally realized, to have 2 unified systems Gnome and Xfce, light, fast, modern, fluid, secure and efficient in a hybrid environment for PC and Tablet. The 2 offices are quite distinct and their respective applications are for the most part invisible, for one or the other environment. This version is based on the Linux kernel 6.2 and the Ubuntu distribution “ Lunar Lobster ” with its novelties.Voyager 23.04 a été compressé en zstd au lieu de xv pour plus de rapidité en clé USB. 23.04 is an intermediate release with a 9-month update that prepares the future 5-year LTS – Long-term support – release that will arrive shortly for Gnome and Xfce. With integrated, options grouped in the Box Voyager like Conky Control , Effects , Repair ,Screencast, Switch Ubuntu , Wine development and Steam Gaming and Gnome extensions selected according to PC needs. A Special Gaming type GS profile has been created in xfce. With numerous Themes and Wallpapers and essential software . This release contains Software – Gnome Software, which was preferred over Ubuntu's, to manage Deb, Snap and Flatpack packages together . firefox was installed in deb for better compatibility with gnome extensions and many other new features to discover like Scrcpy to have your smartphone screen on PC. As you can see, the new theme will be much sunnier than the old version for wanting to put color in the spotlight, but you will still have the possibility to change it with its many already integrated themes.
> We are pleased to announce the release of the next version of our distro, the 23.04 release for both the desktop and Raspberry Pi4.
> This is a standard release supported for 9 months packed full of all sorts of new capabilities. If you want a well tested and longer term support then our 22.04.2 LTS version is supported for 3 years.
In Distrowatch:
Cinnamon as an option:
> I am so proud to announce Ubuntu Cinnamon’s first release as an official flavor – 23.04 Lunar Lobster!
> In our previous post, we discussed what will change now that we have reached flavor status. Thank you to everyone who has helped along the way!
> The 23.04 release is Ubuntu Cinnamon’s eighth release (I had to count). Here’s to another eight!
Covered in FOSS Weekly:
> It's all about Ubuntu 23.04 releases. And also about Fedora 38.
A couple more:
> The programmers and team at Canonical responsible for creating the Ubuntu operating system have announced the release of the new Ubuntu 23.04 OS code-named Lunar Lobster.
Mirosofters:
> Canonical today announced the release of its latest flagship Linux distribution, Ubuntu Desktop 23.04, which features a new installer, Azure AD authentication, improved gaming performance, and more.
> “This Ubuntu milestone release demonstrates our progress in raising the bar for the enterprise developer desktops, thanks to our best-in-class Linux integration with Active Directory Domain Services and now Azure Active Directory”, Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth said. “Our expanded investment in Ubuntu gaming means your downtime is just as satisfying”.
A derivative:
> Ubuntu Budgie 23.04 brings in all the goodness of the latest Budgie desktop with several refinements.
Microsoft approved:
> Last week, Canonical announced the release of Ubuntu 23.04. The latest version of its Linux distribution includes improved Azure Active Directory support, a new desktop installer, and other enterprise-focused features.
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