{"id":80497,"date":"2023-04-17T18:58:12","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T22:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/?p=80497"},"modified":"2023-09-28T17:16:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T21:16:35","slug":"how-to-upgrade-ubuntu-22-04-to-ubuntu-23-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-upgrade-ubuntu-22-04-to-ubuntu-23-04","title":{"rendered":"How to Upgrade from Ubuntu 22.04 to Ubuntu 23.04"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Ubuntu 23.04, codenamed Lunar Lobster, is the next major update for Ubuntu, and was officially released on April 20, 2023. Unlike Ubuntu 22.04, this is a short-term release that will be supported for nine months until January 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest release ships with new features and updates tailored to improve user experience and enhance the efficiency of the operating system. Let\u2019s have a look at new capabilities introduced in Ubuntu 23.04.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Features in Ubuntu 23.04<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ubuntu 23.04 comes loaded with the following new features and enhancements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GNOME 44<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a significant improvement included in Ubuntu 23.04. GNOME 44 brings several changes and tweaks that give Ubuntu a revamped and polished look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you get a new-look wallpaper with a signature Lobster logo to match Ubuntu 23.04 codename \u201cLunar Lobster.\u201d Its Adwaita-based Yaru theme has also been redesigned with a new array of beautiful wallpapers and a fresh set of icons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nautilus file manager is also enhanced. The most conspicuous change is the ability to expand folders in the list view which allows you to view the directory’s contents. This feature can be enabled from the\u201d’Preferences\u201d section of the file manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cQuick Settings<\/strong>\u201d menu has a modern and refreshed look. It is split into two sections with an individual section expanding to display a sub-menu when clicked on. Each section displays information such as network name, power consumption, night light status, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cBluetooth Quick settings<\/strong>\u201d button has a designated menu that displays connected devices. It also provides the option of connecting and disconnecting devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the GNOME 44 release notes<\/a> for a comprehensive list of all the features and enhancements that come with GNOME 44.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Flutter-based Installer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ubuntu 23.04 introduces a new Flutter-based installer, replacing the default Ubiquity installer. Flutter is an open source and cross-platform UI framework developed by Google. It is used for developing rich UIs for applications for multiple platforms with a single codebase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The installer adds a fresh redesigned look with additional options to customize the user experience. For example, there\u2019s an option to select light or dark mode and a separate screen for partitioning the hard drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Kernel Version<\/strong>: 6.2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ubuntu 23.04 comes with Kernel 6.2 which includes numerous performance and security enhancements. Notable improvements are support for Apple M-series chipset and Intel Arc Graphics by default. In addition, Mesa 23.0 graphics are included for an improved gaming experience as well as Intel\u2019s On Demand drivers for Intel Xeon CPUs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Software Versions and Utilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ubuntu 23.04 ships with newer software versions in its core set of applications. You get the following applications out of the box:<\/p>\n\n\n\n