diff --git a/sources/news/20211014 Ubuntu 21.10 is Available Now- Finally Brings the Much Awaited GNOME 40 With Ubuntu Twist.md b/sources/news/20211014 Ubuntu 21.10 is Available Now- Finally Brings the Much Awaited GNOME 40 With Ubuntu Twist.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..bb9eb8a0fc --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/news/20211014 Ubuntu 21.10 is Available Now- Finally Brings the Much Awaited GNOME 40 With Ubuntu Twist.md @@ -0,0 +1,140 @@ +[#]: subject: "Ubuntu 21.10 is Available Now! Finally Brings the Much Awaited GNOME 40 With Ubuntu Twist" +[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-21-10-release/" +[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://news.itsfoss.com/author/ankush/" +[#]: collector: "lujun9972" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +Ubuntu 21.10 is Available Now! Finally Brings the Much Awaited GNOME 40 With Ubuntu Twist +====== + +Ubuntu 21.10 is the last non-LTS release before the next big LTS update. Codenamed, Impish Indri, Ubuntu 21.10 will be supported for **nine months until July 2022**. + +Unless you want to try the latest and greatest features, you should stick to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and wait for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. + +Now that you can download and install Ubuntu 21.10 on your systems, let me highlight a few things about this update. + +### Ubuntu 21.10 “Impish Indri”: What’s New? + +![][1] + +Ubuntu 21.10 comes baked with several significant changes. Some of the most impactful improvements include: + + * New installer + * Addition of GNOME 40 + * Ditching the mixed theme and opting for light/dark theming + * Including Linux Kernel 5.13 + * Inclusion of PulseAudio 15 with Bluetooth LDAC support + * Wayland session with Nvidia proprietary driver + + + +GNOME 40 can be a refreshing change with Ubuntu but you can only tell that after you experience it. To give you a quick idea, here’s what you can expect with all the changes included in this release. + +### Refreshed Installer + +![][2] + +While Ubuntu’s installer was easy to use and newbie-friendly, Canonical wants to take it up a notch by giving the installer a visual and technical overhaul. + +The dev team utilizes Flutter to make the installer consistent across all other Ubuntu flavors and system configurations. + +![][3] + +### GNOME 40 + +![][1] + +Ubuntu’s desktop experience blends in with GNOME 40 without offering any confusing layouts. The dock remains and the horizontal activity overview works seamlessly with that. + +Of course, all the improvements in [GNOME 40][4] like core app updates, workspace changes, and more carry over to Ubuntu 21.10 with a few teaks from Canonical. + +Personally, I didn’t like the workflow with GNOME 40, but you may want to take it up for a spin. + +### Changes in Theme + +![][5] + +I like the improved color scheme that aims to blend in better with Canonical’s branding for Ubuntu. + +However, the mixed (Standard) theme was a bit problematic when it came to being consistent with applications and overall theme selection. + +Going forward with Ubuntu 21.10, you will only notice a dark and light theme while the light being the default choice out-of-the-box. If you’re curious, you can read our [past coverage to know more about this change][6]. + +### Linux Kernel 5.13 + +The addition of Linux Kernel 5.13 adds support for future Intel and AMD chips along with initial Apple M1 support. + +You can explore more about [Linux Kernel 5.13][7] but overall, it should give you way better hardware compatibility. + +### PulseAudio 15 With Bluetooth LDAC Support + +Considering that more Bluetooth headphones now support LDAC, you get to utilize the capability when using Ubuntu 21.10 on your desktop. + +Fret not, if you do not want to try a non-LTS release, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS will include the same improvement. So, you will have to be patient till next year to make use of that. + +In addition to that, PulseAudio 15 brings in a range of improvements, you can refer to its [official changelog to know more about that.][8] + +### Wayland Session with NVIDIA Proprietary Driver + +Now, even if you use the proprietary NVIDIA drivers, you will be able to switch to a Wayland session if you need it. + +### Other Changes in Ubuntu 21.10 + +![][9] + +Ubuntu 21.10 release brings in a host of quality changes to its cloud images, Raspberry Pi support, and security as well. + +Some of those notable changes include: + + * [Including Firefox as a Snap by default][10] + * Package updates to LibreOffice, Thunderbird + * Ubuntu server improvements + * New PHP default to 8.0.8 + + + +If you want to explore all the technical details, you might want to refer to the [official release notes][11]. + +### Download and Upgrade to Ubuntu 21.10 + +You can opt for a fresh installation or [upgrade from Ubuntu][12] 21.04 to Ubuntu 21.10 using the software updater. + +Do note that if you are using Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, it is recommended to wait for the next LTS release, unless you know what you are doing. + +[Download Ubuntu 21.10][13] + +#### Big Tech Websites Get Millions in Revenue, It's FOSS Got You! + +If you like what we do here at It's FOSS, please consider making a donation to support our independent publication. Your support will help us keep publishing content focusing on desktop Linux and open source software. + +I'm not interested + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-21-10-release/ + +作者：[Ankush Das][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjM4NiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc4MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiLz4= +[2]: data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjYwMCIgd2lkdGg9Ijc4MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiLz4= +[3]: data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjU4MSIgd2lkdGg9Ijc4MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiLz4= +[4]: https://news.itsfoss.com/gnome-40-release/ +[5]: data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjU0OCIgd2lkdGg9Ijc4MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiLz4= +[6]: https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-21-10-theme-change/ +[7]: https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-5-13-release/ +[8]: https://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/PulseAudio/Notes/15.0/ +[9]: data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjU1MiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc4MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiLz4= +[10]: https://news.itsfoss.com/ubuntu-firefox-snap-default/ +[11]: https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/impish-indri-release-notes/21951 +[12]: https://itsfoss.com/upgrade-ubuntu-to-newer-version/ +[13]: https://releases.ubuntu.com/21.10/