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Canonical has officially launched Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - the latest version of the most popular Linux distribution. You can now upgrade your older Ubuntu to 20.04 easily or download iso and install a fresh copy to try all the new features. This latest LTS version now comes with a build-in Dark Mode. To enable it, go to Settings and check for the Appearance tab. You can now see three Window Colors to choose from - Light, Standard, and Dark . Choose the Dark one and exit the settings. Now, all your Windows will use a darker theme instead of the default lighter look. Even after enabling this Dark Mode, you would still see some areas in the UI using a lighter theme. If you are frustrated by this, check out this excellent article by OMGUbuntu to know how to get a full dark mode on the latest Ubuntu. 

If you have just heard about Ubuntu Linux and want to try it out, chances are you are all confused about a lot of things. This post will explain some of those FAQ - Frequently asked questions often asked about Ubuntu Linux. 1) What partition should i install  Ubuntu Linux  ? Ubuntu Linux uses EXT4 formatted partition. So, you can't directly install it on to your regular NTFS or FAT32 partitions. The mount point the operating system install on to is denoted as '/' ( root partition ). 2) I see two different versions on Ubuntu Download website. Which one should i download and Install ? LTS ( 18.04 currently ) or the other one ( 19.10 currently ) ? Generally, there are two versions of Ubuntu available to download - LTS version and a regular version with latest software and kernel. LTS means long term support - Five Years of updates will be provided. Regular version with latest software comes with Nine Months of support only. However, you can always upgrade it to the n

Ubuntu has been one of the most popular linux distributions ever released and offers a great desktop experience. However, if you find the regular Gnome looks on Ubuntu boring for your Desktop, you should try downloading and installing Elementary OS. The design and looks of this linux distribution ( based on Ubuntu ) is really good. They also have custom build and designed core apps for a consistent design experience.  The latest version of Elementary OS - Elementary OS 5.1 Hera is now out and available for download. ( check here ) What's new in Hera 5.1 ? "A major update on a solid foundation. Featuring a completely redesigned login and lockscreen greeter, a new onboarding experience, new ways to sideload and install apps, major System Settings updates, improved core apps, and desktop refinements." For more info, check out the official blog here.