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Unveiling Ubuntu 24.10: Warty Warthog Easter Eggs & New Features

The Digital Artisan

Aug 16, 2024 — 1 min read

Ubuntu 24.10 harks back to its roots with retro surprises

Ubuntu 24.10, set to release in October, rings in the 20th anniversary of Ubuntu with distinctive retro features celebrating its beginnings. Among the Easter eggs is a throwback to the first-ever Ubuntu release, Ubuntu 4.10 'Warty Warthog', with a 'warty brown' accent colour to jazz up user systems.

Sneak Peek into GNOME 47 Desktop & Ubuntu 24.10 features

Adding to Ubuntu's attraction, the GNOME 47 desktop in the latest Ubuntu 24.10 release features new elements including accent colour support. While Ubuntu instated its accent colour implementation previously in 2022, the integration of upstream GNOME's accent colour support brings with it a variation in colour palette. In addition to the signature Yaru orange, a new 'warty brown' accent colour graces Ubuntu 24.10, which users can apply to UI elements ranging from toggles and switches to Yaru icons and folders.

Embracing Retro: Startup Sound & Nostalgia galore

Ubuntu developers add 'support for a startup sound' in GNOME Shell 47, resuscitating the original 'warty startup sound' from Ubuntu's infancy. This blast from the past will be included in the Yaru sound pack, offering a touch of nostalgia for early adopters of Ubuntu software. For those unacquainted with the startup chime of yore, it's a long, ethereal, contemplative progression unlike the short, punchy rhythm many Ubuntu users are familiar with today.

Expect more surprises

With the 20th anniversary release kicking off with such uniquely retro features, there's speculation about additional odes to the past making their way into Ubuntu 24.10. We're looking forward to spotting fun surprises - whether it's recreated wallpapers from the 'Warty' era or learning about new features inspired by Ubuntu's colourful history.

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