Ubuntu 21.10
Version of Ubuntu | |
Version | 21.10 |
---|---|
Codename | Impish Indri |
Architecture | amd64, arm64 |
Release date | 14 October 2021 |
Package manager | APT |
Terminal | bash |
Ubuntu 21.10 is a version of Ubuntu which was released to the public on 14 October 2021 under the codename "Impish Indri".[1]
Behind the codename[edit | edit source]
The adjective "impish" means being michevious or being devilish. Indri (also known as a babakoto) is one of the largest living lemurs and is a native to Madagascar.
Changes[edit | edit source]
- GNOME Desktop 40.4 is now the default desktop environment, replacing GNOME 3.38.
- Firefox, along with other applications is now a
snap
application by default. - When the
snapd
package is removed, it automatically reinstalls when the user attempts an upgrade, or while installing a package. - A placeholder Ubuntu logo is used in place of the OEM logo if no OEM logo is found in the firmware.
- The Recycle Bin is now integrated into the Dock, just like in Unity, instead of being a desktop shortcut.
Criticism[edit | edit source]
Following the release of Ubuntu 21.10, the operating system received a heavy amount of backlash. Most notably being the often enforcement and the poor performance of snap
applications.
Bugs[edit | edit source]
The new version of Nouveau, an open-source NVIDIA video driver, does not work with newer NVIDIA cards such as GTX 10 series. Devices with these graphic cards will be unable to boot the system.