A few days ago Canonical announced the launch of the Ubuntu 19.10 beta version, version that has as code name "Eoan Ermine" and that comes with various changes that improve both the performance and the visual aspect of the layout.
Canonical developers Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine development started at the end of April (following the release schedule) with whichl during that time, changes and improvements to the system were proposed, of which changes accepted were included in this beta version that marks the freezing stage (changes will no longer be included) and in which it is basically a testing period to detect and correct all those critical errors or those that affect the system.
With the release of this beta version of Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine some changes stand out Regarding the system packaging, as well as the components updated to their most recent versions.
Such is the case of the desktop environment which has been updated to Gnome 3.34, with which the news of this version of the environment comes along with this beta of the system, in addition, another component that received an update is LibreOffice 6.3 office suite and Firefox 69 browser.
Regarding the system changes that stand out We can find that Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine arrives with the Linux Kernel 5.3, which within its improvements of this version of the Linux Kernel includes initial support for AMD Navi GPUs (RX 5700), guarantees the Support for Intel Speed Select Technology of Xeon processors and enables 2015 MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboard and touchpad to work, thanks to an Apple SPI driver update. Manufacturers will also appreciate the integration of a CPUFreq driver for Raspberry Pis's Broadcom SoC.
Another novelty that is presented in Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermin beta is la inclusion of the LZ4 algorithm, which will reduce boot time due to faster decompression of data.
In addition to that for those who prefer the use of Nvidia private drivers, this beta version introduces a change to the installer. As natively (and the installation is done with an internet connection, not offline) the user will be offered by default if they want them to be installed also the Nvidia drivers.
Though also for Nvdia users who prefer free Nouveau open drivers continue to be offered by default even proprietary drivers are available as an option for quick installation after installation is complete.
Finally another change that stands out in this beta is that for This new version has stopped distributing packages for the 86-bit x32 architecture.
To run 32-bit applications in a 64-bit environment, compilation and delivery of a separate set of 32-bit packages (from previous branches that are supported, i.e. from Ubuntu 18.04 LTS) will be provided, including the necessary components to continue running outdated programs that remain only in 32-bit form or require 32-bit libraries.
Download Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine Beta
For all those who are interested in being able to try this new beta version of the system should go to their official website and in your download section you can get the image of the system, the link is this.
This picture is available for you to implement on any physical machine, as well as in any other application that allows the creation of virtual machines, such as VirtualBox or Gnome Boxes.
Finally it is important to remember that the release of the stable version of Ubuntu 19.10 is scheduled for October 17.
It is important to mention that they must take into account that it is a beta version, so it is not recommended for daily use and that it is released in order for users to help with the detection of errors.
And that Ubuntu 19.10 is the final version before that Canonical releases Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Since it is a cross-LTS release, Ubuntu 19.10 will receive updates for just nine months until July 2020.