Ubuntu Kylin 2404 is integrated with the 6.8.0 kernel. It also has upgraded some desktop environment components to UKUI4.0 with many new features. The basic library, subsystem, and core software have also been upgraded to improve overall system stability and compatibility, It will bringing a better experience to user!
New Features
Kernel 6.8.0
Ubuntu Kylin 24.04 includes the new 6.8 Linux kernel that brings many new features.
Improved networking buffers for better caching efficiency
Driver fixes for the Steam Controller
Better color management for the Steam Deck
A guest-first memory feature for KVM
A change to the Intel P-State CPU frequency scaling driver
The ability to prevent direct writes to block devices
Improved sys call entry performance for the IBM Z architecture
Fixes to mitigate AMD RFI interference on Ryzen 7000 and 8000 laptops
Optimizations for NUMA balancing and Deadline Scheduler
Improvements to the WMI bus driver
Improvements for several Android devices
UKUI 4.0 desktop environment
Ubuntu Kylin 2404 is equipped with UKUI 4.0 desktop environment, which focuses on aesthetics and ease of use, and provides a wide range of personalized settings options. User can easily create a fitted desktop layout according to their preferences, making their work more convenient.
Peony
The newly self-developed file manager, Peony, boasts a visually appealing UI interface alongside convenient features, including file search, module view control, file sorting, disk mounting and formatting capabilities.
ukui-control-center
ukui-control-center not only has changed in UI style, but also has enriched many convenient system setting, such as user settings, display settings, sound settings, power settings, theme settings, language settings, application settings, etc.
Thanks to Simon Quigley, Jeremy Bich, Mauro, sil2100, fossfreedom and others who involving in the work of Ubuntu Kylin, the success of Ubuntu Kylin 24.04 would the result of our joint efforts.
