Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 'Jammy Jellyfish' Full Review

The latest long-term supported Ubuntu release is here - Ubuntu 22.04 was released on April 21st. In this video, Jay will give you an in-depth look at this new release, including an overview of the new features, thoughts on the "snapped" version of Firefox, and also why Ubuntu's GNOME implementation this time around can best be described as "FrankenGNOME".

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00:00 - Intro
01:31 - Installation process
02:45 - What new features can you expect in Ubuntu 22.04?
04:46 - Accent color customization
06:27 - Light mode as default (again)
07:36 - Wayland as default
08:55 - Ubuntu 22.04's GNOME implementation ("FrankenGNOME")
13:28 - Snap packages, and Firefox as a Snap

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[azrela]

I don't think the average desktop user cares if it's a "Frankengnome" experience or not, nor do I think anyone should care if it's consistent with other distros' implementation of Gnome. The only thing that really matters is its internal consistency. Does the desktop function properly, is it user friendly, intuitive, and a solid upgrade from the previous LTS. Internal consistency > external consistency for Ubuntu.

[OzzyTheGiant]

As a developer who is highly focused on just getting work done, I personally don't care much for Gnome issues or anything related to the desktop, so long as it runs fine. Snaps are ok, I can't complain much but I will be wary if one does run slow. I think there are too many people focusing too much on graphics/desktop experience (not that it's not important, I do want Ubuntu to look nice) when we should be focusing on making sure that system level packages and the kernel continue to be stable and support a wide variety of hardware.

[timlucas]

Hey Jay. I have been a Linux user for around a year now but I didn't discover your youtube work until about 8 months ago. Since then, I have regularly watched your content and enjoyed all of it. I have learnt more than a few things too! Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your work.

[dan]

Firefox Snap starting slowly isn't the only problem. It also lacks Gnome extension integration so you can't install extensions to customise Gnome any more using Firefox on Ubuntu. Also some Firefox extensions like the KeepassXC extension won't work because of the sandbox.

[jesse]

Very good review Jay! I haven't run Ubuntu in a long time, but this was a great honest review for people thinking about switching to it.

[PinkieBoi]

Very nice! Oddly enough this is the best implementation of Gnome I've seen in a long time and the ease of changing accent colour and (for the first time) frankengnome feels like a decent implementation of GNOME for me specifically. In my 3 years on linux desktop I'm actually very keen to give Ubuntu a try.

[thetapheonix]

If new users are confused by inconsistent gnome it's gnome's fault for failing to take constructive criticism about included features. It's not Ubuntu's fault they need to hack gnome, tho personally I think they should just drop gnome altogether.

[Chrisg]

I for one as someone who has not been a big Ubuntu fan in the past, am really liking this release. I normally run OpenSuse but wanted to give this release a look, and so far I am enjoying it. I've been going through my steam library and everything is running fine, development environments are doing their thing, and I like the feel of it overall. So far no complaints.

[paulthompson]

Jay, I like your channel and what you do, but the arguments that you made for this review are a bit strange. For one thing Ubuntu 22.04 is Ubuntu, it is not a Gnome release. If Ubuntu choose to put a different variety of features then that is their choice. For example, is the distribution a lesser release because gedit than the text editor in Gnome 42 plain vanilla? Or is the Gnome 42 terminal much better than the one released in Ubuntu 22.04? If they choose a set of software to support for a number of years, it is because they have assessed that it is the best set of packages for that support period. As for the snap verses flatpak argument, I am not even going to comment -- both have advantages and disadvantages. Again, if Ubuntu choose to release a number of apps as snaps, it is their prerogative. Yes snaps are slower to load, but trying to look at it from Canonical's perspective, they choose to put it out their so it gets used and then can be refined. If the code just sits in the repository and is unused then it will never advance. Overall, I think your review was a disappointment. A lot of the positive things you talked about Pop_OS as being unique tailoring of a particular Gnome base you lauded as being good, but many of them are not. They are just plain quirky code that is inconsistent with the overall plain vanilla Gnome theme. You didn't refer to Pop_OS as a Franken-Gnome release. Again, It is System76's choice to do that. It is important you review a distro as a holistic solution, not merely as a spray-painted different color of one part of the release, namely the Display Environment. It is an Ubuntu release not a Gnome release, just as much as System76's distro is a Pop_OS release rather than a different coloured Gnome. (For full disclosure on my part, I am not an Ubuntu fanboy, I do not really warm to Gnome. I prefer Plasma, which is also far from consistent.) Anyway, I appreciate your reviews and video tutorials and hope you take my comments in a positive light as I value your work. Cheers and thanks, Paul

[raxelgrande]

Hey LearnLinuxTV, great review but i have some arguments to defend Ubuntu.

Ubuntu's Frankengnome (the package name is ubuntu-desktop for a reason) is actually great, more consistent and arguably better than stock gnome.
1) Most people would customize gnome to a point similar to Frankengnome

2) Most people don't care their calculator is one version behind or what Gnome version they are in, they care that it works.

3) GTK4 and Libadwaita, even through they are on a stable version, lack a lot of important features and refinement. Putting those on an LTS is an awful idea.

4) The new apps are even more lacking in features than the original, so why is it a big deal?

5) They tested very well this release to ensure stability and user experience, for example they added the dynamic triple buffering patch early. That allows the gnome animations to display smoothly on almost all hardware (made gnome work on my laptop).

6) Then, criticize Pop_OS! And Zorin. As their modifications based on Ubuntu's Gnome are actually even a worse Frankenstein, to the point they constantly crash, have tons of UI bugs and cause even more fragmentation.

7) The decision to change Firefox to a snap was because of Mozilla, blame them, not Ubuntu. The Firefox snap is very optimized now, it's almost perfect, thanks to all the people who tested it on 21.10 and complained (Canonical at any time can change Firefox back, or improve snaps and push the updates)
Also, PPAs and Flatpaks exist to change Firefox to a more usable browser.

[bitelogger]

I enjoyed your new intro, also this nice review!

[kevingary]

I have done a lot of distro hopping. but I've always relied on Canonical. I've been using Ubuntu as my daily driver for eighteen years - I appreciate it's dependability, and style - it just seems to work. Thank you Canonical.

[DanielMemetic]

Unfortunately, the "true GNOME experience" leaves much to be desired given that it deliberately leaves out things that most other OS's, DE's, apps and humans still heavily rely on (like the system tray and a glance-able panel/dock). It also contains inconsistencies within itself (Nautilus isn't GTK4, but Text Editor is, for example). Given how many people complain about GNOME's minimalism-to-a-fault I think their "vision" is fighting an uphill battle.

So I think Ubuntu's implementation of GNOME is probably the best there is right now, and the key thing is that their extensions and modifications are supported and optimized by the Ubuntu team making them first class citizens unlike most other extensions out there, solving one big issue people have with having to use extensions to fix GNOME's basic shortcomings.

[caffeine]

Firefox Snap package is actually Mozilla's decision and not Canonical's. In my opinion 22.04 is a great LTS release. If Linux want to "compete" against Windows and Mac this is they way. Bravo.

[Nesboy]

I use Ubuntu in a 14 year old pc with Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q9550 and 8gb ddr2 ram. Coming from 20.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS feels like I upgraded my PC to a modern system. The computer is SUPER FAST, super smooth and very stable (I 've been using it since day 1). I was very skeptical installing 22.04 in the beginning because I was thinking that despite the requirements, the new OS would come heavy on the old pal. I was very surprised even with the installation process which has never been SO fast. I am very happy with the distro and the job Canonical has done. This is definitely my favorite version of Ubuntu and a huge turn towards their old self. Thanks for the video, but I think that you 've been a bit harsh on your judgement.

[elmontelim]

I liked the review

and the beard seems like an upgrade that works well.

[helgeandreasvuolab]

From wiki: The first LTS releases were supported for three years on the desktop and five years on the server; since Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, desktop support for LTS releases was increased to five years as well.[34][35][36] LTS releases get regular point releases with support for new hardware and integration of all the updates published in that series to date.[37]

[DannyMexen]

This is good. Feels good to use Desktop Linux again.

[luisdiassilva]

I follow your videos and like them. I have learned a lot from them, so I ask if and when you plan to do a video on Samba. Thanks and keep up the excellent work.

[ManishSahay]

Mastering Ubuntu Server 22.04 YouTube Playlist. Enough said. :)
Thanks for the review.