Curso completo de informática basica, SISTEMAS OPERATIVOS | EVOLUCION DE UBUNTU parte II [video 16]

Ubuntu Release History Overview

Ubuntu 13.10 - Saucy Salamander

• Released on October 17, 2013, introducing smart search in the system dashboard.

• Added voice recognition functionality via Boxford and improved contact management features.

• Introduced a new toolbar for word searching in editors and replaced Xorg with Mir as the default graphical server.

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - Trusty Tahr

• Launched on April 17, 2014, featuring session history recovery and user name retrieval in indicator menus.

• Removed Ubuntu One and One Music services; enhanced system configuration options to allow audio volume increase to 100%.

Ubuntu 14.10 - Utopic Unicorn

• Released on October 23, 2014, aimed at developers focusing on mobile development with the inclusion of developer tools.

• Featured support for Intel's latest CPUs and improvements for NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards.

Ubuntu 15.04 - Vivid Vervet

• Launched on April 23, 2015; adopted Upstart replacement for booting improvements.

• Included Linux kernel version 3.19 and GTK+ version 3.14 along with integrated window menus.

Ubuntu Server Enhancements in Version 15.10 - Wily Werewolf

• Focused on cloud technology enhancements including OpenStack updates and better driver support for AMD graphics cards.

Unity Improvements in Ubuntu Versions

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS - Xenial Xerus

• Released on April 21, 2016; allowed moving Unity bar to the bottom of the screen with ten new wallpapers added.

Ubuntu Desktop Updates

Version Changes

• Updated software center units while removing Brasero disk burner; optimized HDPI panel support.

Kernel Updates

Version Changes

• Included Linux kernel version upgrades alongside improved performance for AMD graphics cards.

Transition from Unity to GNOME

Last Unity Release: Ubuntu 17.04 - Zesty Zapus

• Launched on April 13, 2017; marked as the last release featuring Unity desktop environment.

Return to GNOME: Ubuntu Releases Post Unity

Notable Features

• The introduction of Wayland display server protocol began with this transition back to GNOME desktop environments.

Major Features of Recent Releases

Introduction of Snap Packages: Ubuntu Bionic Beaver (18.04)

• Released on April 26,2018; first version supporting Snap package manager alongside a similar structure to Unity interface.

Performance Enhancements: Focal Fossa (20.04)

Key Improvements

• Enhanced performance metrics were noted but specific details are not provided within this transcript segment.

Ubuntu Evolution: Key Releases and Features

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - Focal Fossa

• Released in April 2020, this version offers five years of support and includes GNOME 3.36 along with Linux kernel 5.4.

• Notably, it is the first Ubuntu release to include proprietary NVIDIA drivers within the installation ISO.

• Introduces ZFS file system support and improved boot speed; also updates to PulseAudio version 13.0.

Ubuntu 20.10 - Groovy Gorilla

• Launched on December 8, 2020, featuring Active Directory integration in the installer.

• Updates key packages such as OpenJDK, Firefox (version 81), Thunderbird (version 78), and LibreOffice (version 7.0).

• Marks the first full support for Raspberry Pi 4 and enhances kernel integration for easier custom package installations.

Ubuntu 21.04 - Hirsute Hippo

• This version introduces Wayland as the default graphical server alongside a new audio/video server called Bitwire with streaming capabilities.

• Maintains GNOME at version 3.38 with a dark theme option and adds an extension for desktop icon management.

Ubuntu 21.10 - Impish Indri

• Released on October 14, 2021; features Firefox installed as a Snap package by default.

• Implements Linux kernel version 5.13 while maintaining graphical handling defaults.

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Jammy Jellyfish

• Launched on April 21, 2022; this long-term support release will receive updates until April 2027.

• Utilizes Linux kernel version 5.17 and updates Python to version 3.10 and Ruby to version 3.0.

• Enhances stability with security patches and incorporates the latest NVIDIA drivers; introduces automatic update notifications for users of Ubuntu 20.04 without user initiation required.

This concludes our overview of significant developments in the evolution of the Ubuntu operating system up to its latest versions discussed here, setting a foundation for further exploration in basic computing courses ahead!