Last but certainly not least, Ubuntu 20.10 ‘ Groovy Gorilla’ is the first Ubuntu version to include desktop support for both the 4GB and 8GB models of the Raspberry Pi.You can now enjoy high precision touchpad scrolling in the default Xorg session after enabling it via Firefox > Preferences > Use Smooth Scrolling. As is expected, Ubuntu 20.10 ‘ Groovy Gorilla’ ships with the latest versions of its default apps and that is not excluding LibreOffice 7.0.2, which uses a brand new icon theme, Mozilla Firefox, and Thunderbird 73, which features PGP encryption support and a built-in calendar.Still, on the UI, the new Scale-aware sizing of the application grid makes it easier for you to maximize screen space and enjoy higher resolutions, especially on super hi-res screens without leaving out users contained by their small screens e.g.Also, you can choose to display the battery percentage in the Top Bar directly from the Power settings menu.
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This UI update is accompanied by a new System Menu ‘ Restart’ option for easily toggling your laptop’s hotspot to connect with a QR code.
Let’s quickly take a look at Ubuntu Linux 20.10 features. New Features in Ubuntu “Groovy Gorilla” 20.10
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If you’re not running Groovy Gorilla and the fancy name has won you over yet, wait till you see the new features that it’s shipping with as this upgrade comes with a lot of improvements targeted at improving the overall user experience. Also, after Ubuntu 7.10 ‘ Gutsy Gibbon‘, this is the second distro named after an ape. Definitely a hint at how this release should be. Unlike the previous release with a fancier name of Greek origin, ἠώς which translates to a property of “dawn”, Groovy Gorilla is pretty much as it is “ Groovy” is typically used to describe anything fashionable and exciting.
Codenamed Eoan Ermine, Ubuntu 19.10 is the next big step that will usher us to version 20.04 LTS by allowing us to enjoy a variety of options with official support for the next 9 months. The very much anticipated release of Ubuntu’s latest cool project is finally upon us and the dev team made sure not to disappoint.