Ubuntu unveils major updates and features in 2024 release

In 2024, Ubuntu introduced significant updates, including the long-term support release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and the follow-up Ubuntu 24.10. Canonical focused on enhancing user experience and supporting new technologies, particularly RISC-V processors. Key changes include faster installation through a new provisioning feature, support for HEIC image files, and a shift to shipping the latest Linux kernel versions. Gaming performance improved with increased virtual memory limits, and GNOME updates brought various enhancements to the desktop environment. Ubuntu also celebrated its 20th anniversary with nostalgic features and made Wayland the default for NVIDIA GPUs. A new Security Center app was introduced, and users can now install DEB packages through the App Center, restoring a long-standing feature.