Canonical released Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole, which brings notable advancements, including an updated kernel, new toolchains, and the GNOME 47 desktop environment, along with significant enhancements in software security. “Oracular Oriole sets a new pace for delivering the latest upstream kernel and toolchains,” said Mark Shuttleworth, CEO of Canonical, “Experimental new security features demonstrate our commitment to continually elevate the Linux desktop experience in conversation with the community for the next 20 years and beyond.” Enhanced security controls Permissions prompting is a feature for privacy- and security-conscious users, offering greater control, management, and transparency over how applications behave on their systems.

Source: Help Net Security