Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa Release features
The word ‘Focal’ means ‘centre point’ or ‘most important part’, while Fossa (as fans of the film Madagascar will know) is a cat-like predator native to the island of Madagascar.
Every LTS release is supported for 5 years on the desktop and server and this one is no exception: Ubuntu 20.04 is supported until 2025.
Colour of folder icons has changed
There is a new dark mode setting in Ubuntu 20.04
All of the goodies offered up in the recent GNOME 3.36 release are present in 20.04. This includes a new ‘do not disturb’ toggle; a visible ‘suspend’ option in the Status Menu; and improved handling of App Folders in the Applications screen:
A summary of new Ubuntu 20.04 features:
- Linux Kernel 5.4
- Faster boot speeds
- OEM logo displayed during boot
- Improved appearance
- Dark theme
- Fractional scaling setting
- Ships with GNOME 3.36
- Redesigned login screen
- New lock screen
- Snap-based Ubuntu Software app
- Improved GNOME Shell performance
- Refined ZFS install support
- Game mode added to the archives