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A new Version of Ubuntu has been released: You can now download Ubuntu 17.10, a stable version of Ubuntu’s most popular Ubuntu Linux operating system.

As one might expect, Ubuntu 17.10 has big changes ahead of the next long term support release (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, April 2018), taking advantage of many new technologies.

There was a new video about 17.10 released abroad, but the Great Wall has been upgraded and cannot be climbed for the time being.

Only the first text introduction:

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Ubuntu is the most popular Linux desktop operating system in the world, and with its latest short-term support release, it’s clear Canonical wants to keep a firm grip on the theme.

Ubuntu 17.10 “Artful Aardvark” is a fresh start for an Ubuntu release.

Here’s what “Artful Aardvark” has done for Ubuntu over the years with just a few tweaks, and with that comes a big change, ready for the new era.

Artful is the first release of Ubuntu, with the GNOME Shell desktop installed by default.

Summary: Ubuntu 17.10 is a major upgrade to the Linux-based operating system. It uses a new desktop shell, new display server technology, and major user interface and user experience changes.

For a short-term release, Ubuntu 17.10 will receive bug fixes, security patches and select application updates for 9 months.

Ubuntu 17.10 starts from a new desktop

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This is the first release of Ubuntu to use GNOME Shell as the default desktop.

“HUD, global menu and other Unity features are no longer included”

By removing Unity, Ubuntu has fallen behind in most of its native usability efforts.

Innovations such as HUD, global menus, sound menus, Notify-OSD, and many other beloved Unity desktop features are no longer included. Some of them have similar alternatives (for example, sound controllers, notification systems), while others do not (for example, HUD).

It is now a custom version of GNOME Shell, ostensibly close to the Unity desktop layout (but not a similar alternative).

The Ubuntu 17.10 desktop uses a two-panel layout: a full-height vertical base sits on the left side of the screen, while the top panel is stripped away.

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This layout will be familiar if you’ve been using GnOMe-shell before. Top panel, side Dock, top center calendar applet/message tray, top right application indicator and for managing network, volume, Bluetooth and user sessions.

Ubuntu Dock

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The new Ubuntu Dock is both a task manager and an application launcher. Displays ICONS for opening and running software Windows (represented by dots) and “stationary” initiators for your favorite applications.

The Dock is also global; Displays ICONS/applications from all workspaces, regardless of which one you are actually viewing.

Ubuntu Dock and Top translucent, both add some nice visual effects. When a window touches any element, the “dynamic Transparency” function is activated to darken the base and top colors, making the panel TAB content clearer in the foreground.

Activities and workspaces

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The main “desktop” area is still a usable space for ICONS, folders, and files (the regular version of GNOME Shell disables this feature, leading some to fear that Ubuntu will do the same).

There is no truly global application menu, and most applications place a small menu of application names in a small menu at the top. These application menus can contain at least a separate Exit button and can select as many options as possible.

You can manage running applications from the Ubuntu Dock, or you can use the Active screen.

Just press the Super/Windows key (or click the “Active” TAB at the top of the Ubuntu Dock) to trigger the window. The open window is highlighted. Hover over the window to see the title of the window and display a quick close button, or click a thumbnail to go to the application.

The active screen will show Windows for all running applications, even in a minimal way.

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Workspaces are a common feature in most modern desktop operating systems, including Windows 10.

Click the Activity TAB in the top left corner to enter the Window management view. On the right, you’ll see a dash with two desktops. You can easily move Windows between workspaces by clicking on the window and moving it to the workspace you want to place.

application

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Click on the icon at the bottom of the Ubuntu Dock to see “Apps” on the screen. You can see more installed software at a glance than the screenshots provided with Unity Dash.

Applications are arranged alphabetically and can be scrolled.

You can launch the application by clicking on it, selecting it using the keyboard arrow keys and then pressing Enter, or by touching (if you are using a touch screen).

appearance

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Ubuntu 17.10 still uses the Ambiance GTK theme and the Ubuntu Mono Dark icon set (derived from the Humanity icon theme).

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Ubuntu 17.10 also offers a custom GNOME Shell theme that uses an Ambiance palette to adjust the top bar, pop-up menus, and conversation dialogs.

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When using some applications, you may notice that some buttons are green. This is not a bug, but rather a “suggested” action for a (rather strange) theme.

Lock screen

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GNOME Display Manager 3 (GDM3) takes over login and lock screen tasks from LightDM and Unity Greeter.

The lock screen takes some getting used to because it requires you to press a key to display an input prompt.

However, you can display discreet notifications from the application of your choice, which is a good choice.

Wayland is the default display server

In another major change, Ubuntu 17.10 uses Wayland as its default display server for new installations and upgrades.

“You won’t notice any major differences using Wayland, switching from a traditional Xorg display server to Wayland is a big change, but you won’t notice any major differences when using Wayland.

The technology is maturing, Wayland is on some hardware; When trying to run older applications or play high-resolution games; Or an error occurs when you attach certain types of input devices or displays

Don’t panic when this happens: Ubuntu 17.10 also includes X.org sessions by default.

To use Xorg instead of Wayland, you must first log in, click the COG menu on the login screen, and then select the “Ubuntu on Xorg” session. Then log in normally.

New Settings application

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The older Ubuntu system setup application function is somewhat inconsistent with the GNOME control Center branch. Ubuntu 17.10 includes a new version of the latter.

A new sidebar centered design debuted in this release. The various Settings panels included in the application have also been reconfigured to follow a similar layout and pattern.

New and updated applications

There are also the following new versions of the application, which are not covered here.

Download Ubuntu 17.10

Create a USB boot disk, then boot and install it on your computer.

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