Ubuntu 20.04 Release Date: In this article, we will check out all the upcoming updates related to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS code named Focal Fossa.

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Ubuntu 20.04 Release Date:

The Official Ubuntu 20.04 Release is going to be on April 23, 2020 Team Canonical

Ubuntu 20.04 Release Schedule:

We have mentioned only the dates in this table. We will soon update the local release time of Ubuntu 20.04 in various countries very soon in a separate article.

Date Release Schedule March 30, 2020 Beta Freeze April 02, 2020 Beta Mandatory April 09, 2020 Kernel Freeze April 16, 2020 Final Freeze & Release Candidate April 23, 2020 Final Release of Ubuntu 20.04

As we can see from the above table, We can expect the Release Candidate of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS by the 16th of April 2020 which is hardly 5 to 6 days from now and it is just 12 to 13 days from the Final Stable Release of Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa.

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Updated Features:

Faster Boot Time: The Algorithms for Linux Kernel and initramfs has been changed to lz4 which helps to shorten the boot time.

Flicker-less Booting Experience: Ubuntu 20.04 will now show the computer’s OEM(Original Equipment Manufacturer) logo and hence you can have a flicker-less booting experience just like you get in Windows 10.

Dedicated Dark Mode: Ubuntu comes with a dedicated dark mode setting that is available in the Appearance tab of the system settings. You don’t need Gnome Tweak Tool or anything to set up dark mode or dark theme in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa.

UI Improvements: As far as now, Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine is the most advanced Ubuntu in all the ways. However, with Ubuntu 20.04, the User Interface has been taken to the next level.

Fractional Scaling: The option can be enabled on Ubuntu 20.04 on the Display Settings which is a newly added feature.

Other than the above-listed features, a lot more like Gnome 3.36, Improvised ZFS(Zettabyte File System) support, Snap-based Ubuntu Software, and more have been added to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa.

Ubuntu 20.04: Code name Focal Fossa- Terminology behind its Code name:

If we decode the code name of 20.04 LTS, then

Focal : Denotes the center or the important part.

: Denotes the center or the important part. Fossa: A large nocturnal reddish-brown catlike mammal of the civet family, found in the rainforests of Madagascar.

Download Ubuntu 20.04 Beta ISO file:

Before getting into this section, it is wise to wait for the final stable release of Ubuntu 20.04. However, if you are still eager to check this out then you can download the latest Beta ISO file from their official website and you can run it on your VM.

Once Ubuntu 20.04 Final Release is released, then you can download the corresponding ISO file from its official link.

Essential Linux Apps for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS:

Equip your Ubuntu 20.04 with all the essential and best applications available for Ubuntu. We have a dedicated article listing all the essential applications for Ubuntu. Kindly refer to that.

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