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Ubuntu 24.04: This great new Linux distro isn't just fast - it's a fortress


I'm running Canonical's latest release - aka 'Noble Numbat' - and find this distro's performance and security improvements make it an outstanding OS for everyone and every job.

The heart of this release is performance, bolstered by the inclusion of the Linux 6.8 kerne l. Oliver Smith, Ubuntu product manager, says this isn't just an incremental update. Canonical has layered this release with a slate of security upgrades that harden the system against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. The operating system now employs more stringent controls on unprivileged user namespaces -- a common attack vector -- significantly reducing vulnerabilities.

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