{"id":64126,"date":"2020-12-22T18:21:59","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T23:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/?p=64126"},"modified":"2024-01-23T14:16:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T19:16:09","slug":"ubuntu-20-04-lts-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/ubuntu-20-04-lts-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: What&#8217;s New?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ubuntu-20.04-LTS-Whats-New_-1024x538.png\" alt=\"Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Title Image\" class=\"wp-image-64129 skip_lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ubuntu-20.04-LTS-Whats-New_-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ubuntu-20.04-LTS-Whats-New_-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ubuntu-20.04-LTS-Whats-New_-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ubuntu-20.04-LTS-Whats-New_-560x294.png 560w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ubuntu-20.04-LTS-Whats-New_.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever a new version of an existing piece of software is released, it is important to understand how the new software compares to the current version. In the case of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/what-is-linux\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Linux<\/a> operating systems (also known as distros), a new version can mean new features, bug fixes, security updates, and much more. In this article, we will be discussing Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and how it differs from previous versions of Ubuntu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Topics Include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#yaru\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Refreshed Yaru Theme<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gnome\" class=\"rank-math-link\">GNOME 3.36<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#zfs\" class=\"rank-math-link\">ZFS and zsys<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"jumbotron\">\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Bare Metal Servers for Maximum Performance<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Get direct hardware access without virtualization overhead. Bare metal servers deliver the highest performance for demanding applications.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/design.inmotionhosting.com\/assets\/icons\/standard\/check-blue.svg\" alt=\"check mark\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/>Hardware That's Entirely Yours<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/design.inmotionhosting.com\/assets\/icons\/standard\/check-blue.svg\" alt=\"check mark\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/>Raw Server Performance<br>\r\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/design.inmotionhosting.com\/assets\/icons\/standard\/check-blue.svg\" alt=\"check mark\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/>Complete Customization Freedom<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/bare-metal-servers?mktgp=t&irgwc=1&affiliates=5001860&utm_campaign=Jumbotron&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=cta&utm_term=bare-metal-cta1\">Bare Metal Servers<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yaru\">Refreshed Yaru Theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first things you\u2019ll notice about Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is that the popular Yaru theme first seen in Ubuntu 18.10 is now standard for all machines using 20.04 LTS. This theme offers improved UI compared to previous versions while retaining the unique aesthetic associated with Ubuntu-based platforms. This new theme also contains options for \u201cLight\u201d, \u201cDark\u201d, and \u201cStandard\u201d appearance modes, adding another element of customization to the Ubuntu experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gnome\">GNOME 3.36&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Ubuntu 17.10, the default desktop environment for Ubuntu has been the GNOME Shell. This trend continues in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, with GNOME 3.36 being the latest iteration. The new features include visible changes such as a \u201cDo Not Disturb\u201d toggle for notifications, as well as less visible changes such as performance enhancements and bug fixes. New login and lock screens enhance the aesthetics of important system functions, and the system now allows for the quick suspension of applications through the UI. In total, the new GNOME desktop environment will provide better performance and stability for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/software\/ubuntu-server-overview\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Ubuntu installation<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zfs\">ZFS and zsys&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Ubuntu 19.10 offered experimental support for installing onto a ZFS-formatted file system, this feature is now natively included in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. This newer version of ZFS offers hardware-enabled encryption, device removal, and pool trim. In addition to ZFS, Ubuntu 20.04 also includes zsys, which integrates ZFS and Ubuntu, and allows for snapshots to be taken during updates or software installations. These snapshots are then stored and can be used to roll back the computer to a previous state. In summary, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS offers better support for systems with pooled memory than previous versions of Ubuntu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019re familiar with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, check out some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/server\/linux\/understanding-linux-operating-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">other Linux<\/a> distros!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whenever a new version of an existing piece of software is released, it is important to understand how the new software compares to the current version. In the case of Linux operating systems (also known as distros), a new version can mean new features, bug fixes, security updates, and much more. 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