Ubuntu 24.04., also known as "Noble Numbat," is a Long Term Support (LTS) release of the popular Linux operating system. This version is designed to provide stability, security, and enhanced features for both desktop and server environments..

Ubuntu with GNOME provides a modern, intuitive, and feature-rich desktop environment highly suitable for Azure Virtual Machines. This combination provides a stable, user-friendly, and responsive platform, benefiting both new users and professionals who utilize cloud-based development or productivity tools on modern infrastructure, such as Azure.

Key Features of the GNOME Desktop Experience:

The Activities Overview serves as the central multitasking hub, offering several functionalities:

Live previews of all open windows for quick navigation:

A vertical dash for convenient access to favorite and currently active applications:

A universal search function that efficiently finds applications and files:

Dynamic workspaces for effective organization of desktop space.

A neatly arranged application grid for easy access to installed software.

Connecting to the GNOME Desktop

To access the GNOME desktop environment remotely, use the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) on port 3389.

Disclaimer

This Virtual Machine offering includes software that is distributed under free and open-source licenses. Each software component contained within this Virtual Machine is governed by the terms and conditions of its respective open-source license, which may include, but are not limited to, licenses such as the GNU General Public License (GPL), Apache License, MIT License, or others as applicable.