Merge pull request #5 from kubuntu-team/feature/Prepare_Oracular_24-10

Feature: News and Front page update for 24-10 Release

content/en/_index.md

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 title: "Kubuntu"
-description: "24.04 LTS Noble Numbat"
+description: "24.10 Oracular Oriole"
 theme_version: '2.8.2'
 cascade:
   featured_image: '/images/Kubuntu_canopee_banner.png'

content/en/news/24-10_Oracular_Oriole_released.md

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+---
+date: 2024-10-04T11:00:59-04:00
+description: "A New Era with Plasma 6"
+featured_image: "/images/news/Oracular_Desktop.png"
+tags: ["Kubuntu","Community","Download", "LTS"]
+title: "Announcing Kubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole"
+---
+The Kubuntu team is proud to announce the release of Kubuntu 24.10, codenamed Oracular Oriole. This release marks a major
+leap forward for the Kubuntu experience, bringing you the cutting-edge KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment, a suite of 
+updated KDE applications, and a slew of improvements that make this the most modern, smooth, and feature-rich Kubuntu yet.
+
+## KDE Plasma 6: Elevate Your Desktop Experience
+
+The highlight of Kubuntu 24.10 is undoubtedly KDE Plasma 6, the latest and greatest version of the popular desktop environment.
+Plasma 6 represents a huge leap in both performance and visual polish, featuring a revamped user interface, improved 
+Wayland support, and a more streamlined system settings experience. Plasma 6 brings you the smooth animations, refined 
+widgets, and overall responsiveness that make your daily tasks feel effortless.
+
+With Plasma 6, expect not only an incredible new look but also enhanced efficiency. The reworked system settings and new
+design language will guide you to your desired configurations with ease, and the overall environment feels faster, 
+more cohesive, and more intuitive than ever.
+
+## KDE Apps: All the Tools You Need, Refreshed and Ready
+
+Alongside the Plasma 6 desktop, Kubuntu 24.10 comes packed with the latest KDE Applications. You'll find new versions of
+favorites like Kdenlive, Okular, Dolphin, and Gwenview, all featuring new features and stability improvements. Whether 
+you're editing a video, managing files, or reading a PDF, these updated tools ensure you have the best possible experience.
+
+## What's New in Oracular Oriole
+
+ - **Wayland by Default:** Kubuntu 24.10 has made Wayland the default session, offering a glimpse into the future of display servers. This means smoother graphics, better touch support, and a more modern architecture.
+
+ - **Kernel 6.5:** Under the hood, Oracular Oriole ships with Linux Kernel 6.5, ensuring support for the latest hardware and a more responsive system.
+
+ - **Updated Software Stack:** The software stack has been refreshed with updates across the board, including development tools, media applications, and the latest versions of Qt.
+
+## A Kubuntu for Today and Tomorrow
+
+Kubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole aims to bring the best of open source technologies together for a desktop that's not only 
+attractive but also powerful, fast, and simple to use. Whether you're a long-time Kubuntu fan or trying it for the first
+time, Oracular Oriole is the perfect blend of innovation and stability.
+
+We're thrilled for you to experience the newest iteration of Kubuntu and all the great features it has to offer. 
+
+[Download Kubuntu](./download) 24.10 today and see where the next generation of Plasma can take you!
+
+## Get Involved
+
+Want to contribute to Kubuntu? We invite you to join our community. Report issues, give feedback, or just say hi. 
+Every bit helps keep Kubuntu awesome.
+
+[Download Kubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole Now](./download)
+
+**Enjoy the Journey with Kubuntu 24.10!**
+
+We can't wait to hear what you think of Oracular Oriole. Join [our community](./community), share your experience, and 
+be part of the exciting journey forward!