Ubuntu 15.04's new features and changes

We're not far from the final release of Ubuntu 15.04. So it's a good time to take a peek at the changes and new features in Canonical's latest version of Ubuntu. Unfortunately, Ubuntu 15.04 might be somewhat underwhelming for those expecting tons of new features. There are some important changes, but most of them won't be apparent to desktop users.

Silviu Stahie reports for Softpedia:

Ubuntu 15.04 is not an exciting release, but that it's only a surface impression. The truth is that it's an important upgrade because some very important changes have been made, including the adoption of systemd. Users will notice that not too many visual changes have been implemented in Ubuntu 15.04, but that was to be expected. The team is transitioning to a new Unity version that is still not ready for general use, so it's easy to understand why Ubuntu 15.04 is not all that different from Ubuntu 14.10. 1. Changes galore, but most of them under the hood. 2. Systemd replaces Upstart. 3. The Linux kernel has been upgraded to 3.19.3. 4. Unity and Compiz get minor upgrades. 5. Locally Integrated Menus are now default. 6. A new wallpaper has been implemented. 7. All the major apps have been upgraded. More at Softpedia

You can check out some of the new features and changes in Ubuntu 15.04 in this YouTube video:

Ubuntu redditors chimed in with their thoughts in a thread about Ubuntu 15.04: