{"id":17047,"date":"2024-05-20T21:16:44","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T21:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/?p=17047"},"modified":"2024-05-20T21:16:46","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T21:16:46","slug":"get-started-with-ubuntu-24-04-beginner-friendly-installation-tweaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/2024\/05\/20\/get-started-with-ubuntu-24-04-beginner-friendly-installation-tweaks\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Started with Ubuntu 24.04: Beginner-Friendly Installation &amp; Tweaks."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Ubuntu 24.04 LTS<\/strong>, codename&nbsp;<strong>Noble Numbat<\/strong>, was released on&nbsp;<strong>April 25, 2024<\/strong>, and is now available for download from the official Ubuntu website and its mirrors. This release will receive official security and maintenance updates for five years, until&nbsp;<strong>April 2029<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some key points about&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu 24.04 LTS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Release date: April 25, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Codename: Noble Numbat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support period: 5 years (until April 2029)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download from:\u00a0https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\/desktop\u00a0or official mirrors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>\u00a0has long been recognized as one of the most popular and\u00a0widely used Linux distributions\u00a0among desktop users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it has experienced fluctuations in its popularity, particularly during the period when it introduced significant changes to its desktop experience with the user interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A key feature of this new\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>\u00a0release is that it comes out at the same time (or almost the same time) as other popular versions like\u00a0<strong>Kubuntu<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Lubuntu<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Xubuntu<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu Studio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gives users more options for\u00a0desktop environments, all with official support. The support period can differ (usually 3 years for non-LTS and 5 years for LTS versions), but releasing them together makes it easier for both individuals and companies to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ubuntu 24.04 Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some noticeable changes in&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu 24.04<\/strong>&nbsp;(<strong>Noble Numbat<\/strong>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modern Desktop<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Ubuntu 24.04 utilizes GNOME 46, offering a refined interface, improved multitasking, and better performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revamped Installer<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The installer boasts a fresh look, improved accessibility, and even supports easier deployment for businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upgraded App Center<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The App Center features a new Flutter-based interface for smoother navigation, clearer categories, and user ratings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Security<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 As an LTS release, Ubuntu 24.04 prioritizes stability with the latest Linux kernel 6.8 for improved security and hardware compatibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Window Tiling Assistant<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 GNOME 46 introduces advanced window tiling, allowing efficient snapping of windows to various screen sections, including corners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Granular Update Control<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Separate stability and cutting-edge updates offer users more control over what gets installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year 2038 Fix (ARM)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The year 2038 issue is addressed on ARM architecture, ensuring accurate timekeeping for future users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimal Default Installation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The default Ubuntu Desktop installation is now minimal, with options to add applications like LibreOffice or Thunderbird.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ubuntu has one of the most simple and straightforward installers among all Linux distributions which makes the job of installing the system on hardware very easy even for a beginner or an uninitiated Linux or Windows user with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">System Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the minimum system requirements for installing&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu 24.04<\/strong>&nbsp;Desktop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 2 GHz dual-core processor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 GB of RAM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25 GB of free hard drive space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This tutorial will cover fresh installation of&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu 24.04<\/strong>&nbsp;and with a basic walk through and a few system tweaks and applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Installing Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong>&nbsp;Download the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/download\/desktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ubuntu ISO image<\/a>&nbsp;from the Ubuntu website, and then use a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/create-bootable-ubuntu-usb-disk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USB Linux Installer<\/a>&nbsp;to burn the ISO to a USB stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong>&nbsp;After creating a bootable&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu USB<\/strong>&nbsp;drive, restart your computer and go into the&nbsp;<strong>BIOS<\/strong>&nbsp;or boot menu by pressing the designated key (usually&nbsp;<code>F2<\/code>,&nbsp;<code>F12<\/code>, or&nbsp;<code>Del<\/code>) during startup. Choose the USB drive as the boot device and press&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong>&nbsp;The&nbsp;<strong>USB<\/strong>&nbsp;content is loaded into your&nbsp;<strong>RAM<\/strong>&nbsp;memory until it reaches the installation screen where you will be given the option to \u201c<strong>Try Ubuntu<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>Install Ubuntu<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56220\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Install-Ubuntu-24.04.png\" alt=\"Install Ubuntu 24.04\" class=\"wp-image-56220\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Install Ubuntu 24.04<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong>&nbsp;The next step asks you to test&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>&nbsp;before installing it, choose \u201c<strong>Try Ubuntu<\/strong>\u201c, which allows you to use Ubuntu from the USB drive without making any changes to your computer\u2019s hard drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56221\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Try-Ubuntu-or-Install-Ubuntu.webp\" alt=\"Try Ubuntu or Install Ubuntu\" class=\"wp-image-56221\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Try Ubuntu or Install Ubuntu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong>&nbsp;If you\u2019re ready to install&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>, select \u201c<strong>Install Ubuntu<\/strong>\u201d and follow the on-screen instructions to select your language, and keyboard layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56222\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Choose-Keyboard-Layout.webp\" alt=\"Choose Keyboard Layout\" class=\"wp-image-56222\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Choose Keyboard Layout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong>&nbsp;Next, choose \u201c<strong>Normal installation<\/strong>\u201d to install the full Ubuntu desktop with office software, games, and media players. You will also have the option to download updates and third-party software during the installation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56223\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Ubuntu-Installation-Type.webp\" alt=\"Choose Ubuntu Installation Type\" class=\"wp-image-56223\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Choose Ubuntu Installation Type<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong>&nbsp;Ubuntu will prompt you to choose how you want to partition your disk. You can select \u201c<strong>Erase disk and install Ubuntu<\/strong>\u201d to use the entire disk or choose \u201c<strong>Something else<\/strong>\u201d for manual partitioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to partitioning, it\u2019s recommended to select the \u201c<strong>Erase disk and install Ubuntu<\/strong>\u201d option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56224\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Partition-Your-Disk.webp\" alt=\"Partition Your Disk\" class=\"wp-image-56224\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Partition Your Disk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8.<\/strong>&nbsp;After your disk has been sliced hit on&nbsp;<strong>Install Now<\/strong>&nbsp;button. In the next stage choose your Location from the map \u2013 Location will have an impact on your system time also so be advised to choose your true location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56226\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Choose-Timezone.webp\" alt=\"Choose Timezone\" class=\"wp-image-56226\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Choose Timezone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9.<\/strong>&nbsp;Next, enter your name, desired username, password, and computer name to create a user account for Ubuntu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56227\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Create-User-Account.webp\" alt=\"Create User Account\" class=\"wp-image-56227\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Create User Account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10.<\/strong>&nbsp;Review your settings and click \u201c<strong>Continue<\/strong>\u201d to begin the installation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56229\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Ubuntu-24.04-Installation.webp\" alt=\"Ubuntu 24.04 Installation\" class=\"wp-image-56229\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ubuntu 24.04 Installation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The installer now starts copying system files to your hard drive while it presents you with some information about your brand new&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu LTS<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>5<\/strong>&nbsp;years support system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the installer finishes his job click on&nbsp;<strong>Restart Now<\/strong>&nbsp;prompt and press&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong>&nbsp;after a few seconds for your system to reboot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56231\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Ubuntu-24.04-Installation-Finishes.webp\" alt=\"Ubuntu 24.04 Installation Finishes\" class=\"wp-image-56231\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ubuntu 24.04 Installation Finishes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations!!\u00a0<strong>Ubuntu 24.04<\/strong>\u00a0is now installed on your machine and is ready for daily usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: System Update and Basic Software<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After first logging into your new system is time to review your software sources to ensure you have all necessary repositories enabled, including&nbsp;<strong>main<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>universe<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>restricted<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>multiverse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check for Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open \u201c<strong>Software &amp; Updates<\/strong>\u201d from the applications menu, go to the \u201c<strong>Ubuntu Software<\/strong>\u201d tab, and ensure that all the checkboxes for the Ubuntu repositories are checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also check the \u201c<strong>Source Code<\/strong>\u201d option if you want access to source packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56233\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Confirm-Ubuntu-Software-Repositories.webp\" alt=\"Confirm Ubuntu Software Repositories\" class=\"wp-image-56233\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Confirm Ubuntu Software Repositories<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After making any changes to the software sources, click \u201c<strong>Close<\/strong>\u201d and then \u201c<strong>Reload<\/strong>\u201d to update the software repositories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56234\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Update-Software-Repositories.webp\" alt=\"Update Software Repositories\" class=\"wp-image-56234\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Update Software Repositories<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, open a terminal and issue the following commands to keep your system secure and protected against potential vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>sudo apt-get update<br>sudo apt-get upgrade<\/strong><br><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Install Basic Software<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For basic user usage, type \u201c<strong>Ubuntu Software<\/strong>\u201d in the search bar, press&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong>&nbsp;to open it, and browse through the search results to find the software you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56235\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Ubuntu-Software.webp\" alt=\"Ubuntu Software\" class=\"wp-image-56235\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ubuntu Software<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enable \u2018Minimize on Click<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer to minimize windows by clicking on the app icon, you can enable this feature using a simple command in the terminal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.dash-to-dock click-action 'minimize'<\/strong><br><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Install GNOME Tweaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GNOME Tweaks<\/strong>&nbsp;is a powerful tool that allows for extensive customization options such as changing themes, fonts, window behavior, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can install&nbsp;<strong>GNOME Tweaks<\/strong>&nbsp;through the&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu Software<\/strong>&nbsp;app and access it from the applications grid by searching for \u201c<strong>tweaks<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56237\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Gnome-Tweaks.webp\" alt=\"Gnome Tweaks\" class=\"wp-image-56237\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gnome Tweaks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enable Night Light<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might want to turn on the \u201c<strong>night light<\/strong>\u201d setting in&nbsp;<strong>GNOME<\/strong>, which helps to lower the amount of blue light that comes from your screen. This can be good for your sleep. You can find this setting in the \u201c<strong>Screen Display<\/strong>\u201d part of your&nbsp;<strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_56238\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Enable-Night-Light.webp\" alt=\"Enable Night Light on Ubuntu\" class=\"wp-image-56238\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enable Night Light on Ubuntu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Customize Desktop Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ubuntu offers different desktop environments like&nbsp;<strong>GNOME<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>KDE<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Xfce<\/strong>. You can install and switch between these environments based on your preferences using terminal commands as shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Install KDE on Ubuntu<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>sudo apt install kubuntu-desktop<\/strong><br><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Install Xfce on Ubuntu<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>sudo apt install xubuntu-desktop<\/strong><br><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install Snap Packages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might want to try\u00a0installing Snap packages, a new way of packaging software for Linux. It lets you get lots of different software applications and tools easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>sudo apt install snapd<\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s all for basic&nbsp;<strong>Ubuntu<\/strong>&nbsp;installation and minimal software required for average users to browse the Internet, instant messaging, listen to music, watch movies, YouTube clips, or write documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/ubuntu-24-04-installation-guide\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tecmint.com\/ubuntu-24-04-installation-guide\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, codename&nbsp;Noble Numbat, was released on&nbsp;April 25, 2024, and is now available for download from the official Ubuntu website and its mirrors. This release will receive official security and maintenance updates for five years, until&nbsp;April 2029. 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