Canonical has released the latest version of its Ubuntu Linux distribution that offers a host of exciting new features designed to improve performance and security. Ubuntu 20.04, also known as Focal Fossa, is based on the Linux 5.4 kernel and this Long Term Support (LTS) release is a major update for desktop, server, and cloud users. Linux 5.4 includes an optional Linux Security Module (LSM) called kernel lockdown mode that prevents the system root account from modifying kernel code in some cases. This makes it much more difficult for compromised root accounts to compromise Linux systems. However, one of the best features of the latest Linux kernel is support for Microsoft's popular exFAT device file system.
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In addition to the new features in Linux 5.4, Canonical's base operating system has also received new features, the most important of which is WireGuard support. WireGuard is a new VPN protocol developed by Jason A. Donenfeld that uses advanced cryptography to improve security and also offers faster speeds than OpenVPN and IPSec. The protocol was added to Ubuntu 20.04 but Donenfeld says it will be compatible with Ubuntu 18.04 as well. Unbuntu 20.04 also added support for the latest version of the Oracle-based Z File System (ZFS) which now includes disk encryption and other performance improvements. In a press release, Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth said he wants the latest version of Ubuntu to be the gold standard platform for secure cloud and edge computing, saying, “Accelerate open source across the world is our mission. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is the new cutting-edge open source platform for the enterprise and entrepreneur. We brought together thousands of contributors and the world's largest technology companies to make Ubuntu 20.04 LTS the gold standard platform for secure cloud and edge computing. "- Also check out our full list of the best VPN services