--- title: Best Ubuntu posts of 2023 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted Ubuntu posts of 2023, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/ubuntu/best-of/2023 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/ubuntu/best-of/2023 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best Ubuntu posts of 2023 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted Ubuntu posts of 2023, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of Ubuntu — 2023 1. 1 [](/posts/ubuntu-23-04-lunar-lobster-best-new-features-bulhnshhg "Ubuntu 23.04 ‘Lunar Lobster’: Best New Features") Article omg! ubuntu! · 4y Ubuntu 23.04 ‘Lunar Lobster’: Best New Features Ubuntu 23.04 'Lunar Lobster' has been released with new features, including a new installer and GNOME 44\. It also includes visual changes, updated software and utilities, and uses Linux kernel 6.2. 90 10 2. 2 [](/posts/first-version-of-vanilla-os-is-available-to-download-b-ioi0jyl "First Version of Vanilla OS is Available to Download") Article Community Picks · 4y First Version of Vanilla OS is Available to Download Vanilla OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution with a ton of major difference. It takes a bold new approach to desktop OS thanks to an immutable file system. It uses its own package manager and subsystem called apx. This is described as a wrapper around multiple package managers to install packages and run commands inside a managed container. 75 16 3. 3 [](/posts/learning-the-basics-of-docker-ghoxt-wjb "Learning the Basics of Docker") Article Faun · 4y Learning the Basics of Docker Docker allows you to build, run, deploy, update, and manage servers for your cloud environment. It is an essential part of the continuous deployment process, allowing you to package programs (apps, binaries, libraries) into containers. For this tutorial, we will be going over some of the basic Docker commands to deploy a custom image. 33 4. 4 [](/posts/10-best-fonts-for-linux-terminal-tvz5rwkys "10 Best Fonts for Linux Terminal") Article It's Foss · 3y 10 Best Fonts for Linux Terminal The perfect font is crucial for many things, whether you are a programmer, system administrator, or a Linux user fond of the terminal. We have picked some of the best fonts fit for coding, offering good readability and look-for terminals. Here are the best Linux terminal emulators you can get. 31 1 5. 5 [](/posts/zorin-os-17-beta-includes-new-spatial-desktop-features-zpoee43co "Zorin OS 17 Beta Includes New ‘Spatial Desktop’ Features") Article omg! ubuntu! · 3y Zorin OS 17 Beta Includes New ‘Spatial Desktop’ Features Zorin OS 17 Beta is now available for testing, featuring improved performance, a horizontal workspace switcher, interactive screenshot tool, enhanced Zorin Menu, and spatial desktop features. It is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and uses GNOME 43\. Users can download the beta version from the project website. 29 1 6. 6 [](/posts/elementary-os-7-released-this-is-what-s-new-eqyqigyuz "elementary OS 7 Released, This is What’s New") Article omg! ubuntu! · 4y elementary OS 7 Released, This is What’s New elementary OS 7 ‘Horus’ is now available to download. The release rides atop a refreshed Ubuntu 22.04 LTS software stack, and utilises a new(er) Linux kernel to ensure distro works as best it can. In OS 7 it’s smarter as it automatically switches to a left-handed mouse layout. 30 7. 7 [](/posts/nginx-reverse-proxy-on-an-ubuntu-server-h9y62ldmm "Nginx Reverse Proxy on an Ubuntu server") Article AWS Tip · 3y Nginx Reverse Proxy on an Ubuntu server Learn how to set up an Nginx reverse proxy on an Ubuntu server to expose an application server to the internet without using a specific port. 28 8. 8 [](/posts/ubuntu-23-04-is-now-available-to-download-u60uxnpji "Ubuntu 23.04 is Now Available to Download") Article omg! ubuntu! · 3y Ubuntu 23.04 is Now Available to Download Ubuntu 23.04 is the latest short-term release of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. It runs on the latest Linux kernel 6.2 release, ships Mesa 23.0 graphics drivers (with in-distro access to proprietary NVIDIA drivers for those who need them) 28 9. 9 [](/posts/nginx-reverse-proxy-on-an-ubuntu-server-ynrhb9e1x "Nginx Reverse Proxy on an Ubuntu server") Article AWS in Plain English · 3y Nginx Reverse Proxy on an Ubuntu server Learn how to reverse proxy a Jenkins server with Nginx on an Ubuntu server. Nginx is open-source software for web serving, reverse proxying, caching, load balancing, and more. A reverse proxy acts as an intermediary between a client and a server, accepting requests from clients and forwarding them to the appropriate server. 21 10. 10 [](/posts/intel-s-new-open-source-font-is-pretty-decent-5wucqfq2l "Intel’s New Open Source Font is Pretty Decent") Article omg! ubuntu! · 3y Intel’s New Open Source Font is Pretty Decent Intel One Mono is free to download and use but free to edit, and free to redistribute. Intel One Mono supports over 200 languages using Latin script, and is provided in four weights (Light, Regular, Medium, and Bold) with matching italics. 20 2 11. 11 [](/posts/ubuntu-devs-working-on-new-140mib-mini-iso-installer-2tngieenj "Ubuntu Devs Working on New 140MiB ‘Mini’ ISO Installer") Article omg! ubuntu! · 4y Ubuntu Devs Working on New 140MiB ‘Mini’ ISO Installer Ubuntu plans to release a new minimal ISO as part of the upcoming Ubuntu 23.04 release. The ISO will be small and customizable, allowing users to select and install different Ubuntu images. The project is led by Dan Bungert, the maintainer of Subiquity. The mini ISO is expected to be around 140MiB in size and officially supported and tested by Canonical. 20 1 12. 12 [](/posts/8-best-window-managers-for-linux-v-vz8nw3 "8 Best Window Managers for Linux") Article It's Foss · 4y 8 Best Window Managers for Linux A window manager should be helpful if you dabble with multiple active windows on your system and want to make the most out of the available screen space. With a window manager, you can improve not only the productivity but the look and feel of your desktop. Some window managers provide you with room for endless customizability. 15 1 13. 13 [](/posts/lightweight-linux-distributions-for-older-pcs-wyub2falf "Lightweight Linux Distributions For Older PCs") Article freeCodeCamp · 3y Lightweight Linux Distributions For Older PCs There are lightweight Linux distributions designed to breathe new life into older hardware. These streamlined OS options are designed to run well on older and lower-spec hardware. Here are some lightweight Linux distros we'll discuss in this article: Puppy Linux, Bodhi Linux and AntiX. 14 3 14. 14 [](/posts/firefox-113-finally-makes-picture-in-picture-mode-useful-ahzwamyng "Firefox 113 Finally Makes Picture-in-Picture Mode Useful") Article omg! ubuntu! · 3y Firefox 113 Finally Makes Picture-in-Picture Mode Useful Firefox 113 Finally Makes Picture-in-Picture Mode Useful - OMG! Ubuntu A new version of Mozilla Firefox is rolling out across Windows, macOS and, more importantly to us, Linux. Firefox 113 is an interesting update that enhances the browser’s capabilities in a number of areas. 14 2 15. 15 [](/posts/docker-on-mac-a-lightweight-option-with-multipass-hncpkroep "Docker on Mac – a lightweight option with Multipass") Article Ubuntu · 3y Docker on Mac – a lightweight option with Multipass Multipass is designed to be lightweight, flexible, and efficient. It can run in the background unnoticed, available whenever you might need it. It has deep host integration, which is a game changer for an application like Docker. You can mount local files with a single command, giving you access to docker files and source code. 13 16. 16 [](/posts/ubuntu-wants-you-to-test-its-steam-snap-ekz9xqwub "Ubuntu Wants You to Test its Steam Snap") Article omg! ubuntu! · 4y Ubuntu Wants You to Test its Steam Snap Ubuntu is asking gamers to test its Steam snap and provide game reports for their favorite games. 13 17. 17 [](/posts/full-stack-devops-environment-setup-bash-script-for-ubuntu-and-macos-arnj79dv2 "Full Stack DevOps Environment Setup Bash Script for Ubuntu and MacOS") Article AWS Tip · 4y Full Stack DevOps Environment Setup Bash Script for Ubuntu and MacOS The Bash Script is designed to make it easy to set up a development environment or infrastructure for a variety of tasks related to DevOps and infrastructure management. It automates the installation and configuration of commonly used tools, such as Terraform, Ansible, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and the AWS CLI. 13 3 18. 18 [](/posts/containerization-using-docker--d1sq2gy6n "“Containerization Using Docker”") Article Medium · 3y “Containerization Using Docker” ‘Containerization Using Docker’ is a comprehensive introduction to Docker containerization. If you’re new to Docker or just looking to refresh your knowledge, this blog post serves as a comprehensive Introduction to Docker. ‘Docker’ allows a developer to package up an application with all of the parts it needs, such as libraries and other dependencies. 12 19. 19 [](/posts/i-think-ubuntu-23-10-is-making-a-mistake--gybojpnfb "I Think Ubuntu 23.10 is Making a Mistake…") Article omg! ubuntu! · 3y I Think Ubuntu 23.10 is Making a Mistake… Current daily builds of Ubuntu 23.10 instead ship a minimal platform pre-populated with just a handful of apps. These cover only the most basic of basic computing needs. As an idea, it's not without merit, but in practice, I think it's a potential misstep. 12 4 20. 20 [](/posts/my-experience-with-linux-os-hfh032xly "My Experience with Linux OS") Article Community Picks · 4y My Experience with Linux OS The author shares their experience with Linux OS, including their journey from using Xubuntu on a VM to trying Zorin OS and eventually settling with Ubuntu. They also mention battery drainage issues and recommend Linux Mint and Ubuntu as stable choices for new users. 12 7 21. 21 [](/posts/14-rust-tools-for-linux-terminal-dwellers-ttjylwmtc "14 Rust Tools for Linux Terminal Dwellers") Article It's Foss · 4y 14 Rust Tools for Linux Terminal Dwellers Exa is a great alternative to the most common ls command. Bat is a worthy alternative to cat, where we can output the content of a file to the terminal. Starship Prompt allows you to change the look of your shell prompt the way you want with a vast amount of configuration options. 12 22. 22 [](/posts/how-to-install-php-8-3-on-ubuntu-22-04-k2x58rjdl "How to Install PHP 8.3 on Ubuntu 22.04") Article Community Picks · 3y How to Install PHP 8.3 on Ubuntu 22.04 Learn how to install PHP 8.3 on Ubuntu 22.04 and explore its new features and extensions. 11 23. 23 [](/posts/8bitdo-s-retro-mechanical-keyboard-hits-all-the-right-buttons-cuimyev2h "8BitDo’s Retro Mechanical Keyboard Hits All The Right Buttons") Article omg! ubuntu! · 3y 8BitDo’s Retro Mechanical Keyboard Hits All The Right Buttons 8BitDo's Retro Mechanical Keyboard hits All The Right Buttons - OMG! Ubuntu I’ve never been tempted to use a mechanical keyboard. 11 24. 24 [](/posts/all-snap-ubuntu-desktop-coming-next-year-jdzgi9f9c "All-Snap Ubuntu Desktop Coming Next Year") Article omg! ubuntu! · 3y All-Snap Ubuntu Desktop Coming Next Year All-Snap Ubuntu Desktop Coming Next Year - OMG! Ubuntu An all-snap Ubuntu desktop is coming. The next long-term support release of Ubuntu will be available to download in two versions: a classic, deb-based version and, for the first time, as an immutable, snap-based build too. 11 6 25. 25 [](/posts/how-to-setup-a-windows-machine-for-machine-learning-deep-learning-using-an-nvidia-graphics-card-cud-sy3uj8cdx "How to Setup a Windows Machine for Machine Learning/Deep Learning Using an Nvidia Graphics Card (CUDA)") Article freeCodeCamp · 3y How to Setup a Windows Machine for Machine Learning/Deep Learning Using an Nvidia Graphics Card (CUDA) How to set up a Windows Machine for Machine Learning/Deep Learning using an Nvidia Graphics Card (CUDA) If you can afford a good Nvidia graphics card, then you can easily use your graphics card for this type of intensive work. 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