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Slimbook Pro2, Kubuntu 18.04 to 22.04 upgrade, changes, fun

Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Apr 26, 2023

I have to say I'm really pleased with the upgrade. Yes, there were some niggles, but Kubuntu 22.04 has infused a lungful of fresh air into my Slimbook Pro2. It's now quieter, cooler and more responsive than before, which is a really nice thing considering we've moved almost five years since. All of my software and games work just as before. Now compare this to some other other operating systems out there. Just sayin'.

Well, if you're pondering should you move off your older Linux, a Kubuntu in particular, in this case, the answer is a wholehearted yes. Plasma 5.24 is just solid gold. Now, I need to see whether I can get a new battery for the Pro2, because the way the software behaves, I see no reason why it cannot live another happy five years without breaking into sweat. But this has been a thoroughly good experiment. Two upgrades, two hours, excellent results. Take care, Tuxers.

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