--- title: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: 20 Major Changes, Improved Experience,... description: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces an enhanced installer, GNOME 46, and security improvements. It provides 5 years of support, with additional support for enterprise... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/ubuntu-24-04-lts-20-major-changes-improved-experience-and-longer-support-elwejwyjc twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: 20 Major Changes, Improved Experience, and Longer Support | daily.dev og:description: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces an enhanced installer, GNOME 46, and security improvements. It provides 5 years of support, with additional support for enterprise... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/ubuntu-24-04-lts-20-major-changes-improved-experience-and-longer-support-elwejwyjc og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/elwejwyjc.png og:image:alt: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: 20 Major Changes, Improved Experience, and Longer Support og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: 20 Major Changes, Improved Experience, and Longer Support **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 10 upvotes · 1 comments ## Summary Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces an enhanced installer, GNOME 46, and security improvements. It provides 5 years of support, with additional support for enterprise customers. The release focuses on improving the developer experience with improvements in the desktop installer and the App Center. ## Content Ubuntu 24.04 LTS has been released, bringing a host of new features and improvements. This latest release provides an enhanced installer, allowing for a simpler and more descriptive installation process. It also includes the latest GNOME desktop environment, GNOME 46, offering a sleek and modern user interface. Additionally, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces gaming improvements, a new Linux kernel, and foundational changes for improved security. In terms of support, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS provides 5 years of support for select apps, including security fixes and kernel upgrades. Enterprise customers can enjoy an additional 2 years of support. The release also includes changes in software, with improvements in areas such as provisioning. The Linux kernel 6.8 powers Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility. Canonical has focused on improving the overall developer experience with this release. The desktop installer has been unified, streamlining the installation process. The App Center has been redesigned, making it easier to discover and install new software. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS also adds support for new programming languages and features several security enhancements for a more robust development environment. Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 LTS incorporates the latest advancements from the Linux ecosystem, making it a release that empowers open-source developers and drives innovation. The release includes improvements in areas such as provisioning, new core apps, consistent networking with Netplan 1.0, comprehensive GPO support with Active Directory, and secure software management. For those upgrading from Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS offers essential improvements and a more polished user experience. The installation process is simpler and more descriptive, ensuring a seamless transition. New wallpapers, upgrades to the GNOME desktop environment, a new software center, and a separate Ubuntu Desktop settings menu are among the notable changes. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS also features a newer Linux kernel version and boasts a longer support lifespan, providing users with peace of mind and an optimized experience. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS has received positive reviews for its big changes and sleek user experience. Visual improvements, a Flutter-based installer, usability enhancements, and updated features like improved notifications, a revamped app center, settings, and Nautilus file manager contribute to the overall snappy and comfortable experience. While there are a few minor issues, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS proves to be a solid and reliable choice. To get the latest version of Ubuntu, download Ubuntu 24.04 LTS now and enjoy the new features and improvements it brings. ## Community discussion Top comments from developers on daily.dev. **@ramseythedevops** · 0 upvotes > the UI is pretty good, I liked it. ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [Don’t just attend KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon, Merge Forward your experience\!](https://daily.dev/posts/don-t-just-attend-kubecon-cloudnativecon-merge-forward-your-experience--l0rpp73x8) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Announcing H2 2026 KCDs](https://daily.dev/posts/announcing-h2-2026-kcds-m96goajm1) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Two months of Open Community Groups](https://daily.dev/posts/two-months-of-open-community-groups-asf52zhbs) · CNCF · 0 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Unveils Schedule for KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Europe 2026](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-unveils-schedule-for-kubecon-cloudnativecon-europe-2026-ikhcoa5cb) · CNCF · 2 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Debuts KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Japan 2026 Schedule](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-debuts-kubecon-cloudnativecon-japan-2026-schedule-xp5pyudub) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments --- Tags: [#general-programming](https://daily.dev/tags/general-programming), [#linux](https://daily.dev/tags/linux), [#ubuntu](https://daily.dev/tags/ubuntu) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/ubuntu-24-04-lts-20-major-changes-improved-experience-and-longer-support-elwejwyjc) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180},"sameAs":["https://twitter.com/dailydotdev","https://github.com/dailydotdev","https://www.linkedin.com/company/daily-dev-ltd"]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://daily.dev/#website","url":"https://daily.dev","name":"daily.dev","publisher":{"@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization"},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://daily.dev/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"TechArticle","headline":"Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: 20 Major Changes, Improved Experience, and Longer Support","url":"https://daily.dev/posts/ubuntu-24-04-lts-20-major-changes-improved-experience-and-longer-support-elwejwyjc","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/posts/ubuntu-24-04-lts-20-major-changes-improved-experience-and-longer-support-elwejwyjc"},"datePublished":"2024-04-24T03:48:55.235Z","dateModified":"2024-04-26T02:31:24.040Z","description":"Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces an enhanced installer, GNOME 46, and security improvements. 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