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Upgrade from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS to 24.10

I learned my lesson upgrading from LTS to LTS in Ubuntu on-the-fly. Too many things could break in the jump. The last time i did it, I had to do a clean install instead. So not doing that again. I decided to upgrade my LTS to the next version as soon as it is ready. Hello Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole.  The upgrade process is all graphical and on-the-fly. No data lost. No error message on a supposedly "experimental" ZFS on root system. I've found the ZFS on root quite the resilient operating system even after unscheduled power shutdowns and surges.  With Ubuntu 24.10 I get GNOME 47 and linux kernel 6.11. Since 24.10 was released October 2024, I also get after release patches already. Happy to report that none of my devices were left undetected. Everything's in its right place, to quote Radiohead. 

LG Refrigerator

I bought the LG refrigerator last November 2024 but installment payments on my credit card only started today. Total purchase price is 17,996 for this 7.2 cubic feet model from Abensons.

Canon Pixma MG3070s

I had to search for a linux driver for the device. Luckily, the Canon website has one downloadable for the printer and the scanner.
In order to streamline our free consumer communications offerings, we will be retiring Skype on May 5, 2025 to focus on Microsoft Teams Yup, Microsoft is retiring Skype on May 2025. My Mom just learned how to use this app last year. She now has to learn a new trick.

Tariffs Anyone?

No one wins this. It is dumb.