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Revision as of 02:17, 29 September 2009
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Ubuntu
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Ubuntu is the most popular desktop linux distribution. Last polled it has around 8 million active users. Canonical issues a new desktop and server release every six months. It has several variants based on it the two most popular being Kubuntu which uses the KDE desktop and Xubuntu uses the XFCE desktop.
Help Installing and configuring Ubuntu:
How to install Ubuntu: (pictures) https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GraphicalInstall
How to install Ubuntu: (video) http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/MoS2007/09_Installing_Ubuntu_Part_1
How to dual boot Ubuntu and Windows XP: http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/2009/09/02/Ubuntu_Dual_Boot_Install
If you're looking for a complete overview The Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference book has been released for free as a downloadable 2MB PDF (or you can buy the printed book from Amazon for USD$10): http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/download.html.
The Ubuntu Pocket Guide covers everything from what linux is to how to secure your system using encryption.
Release Highlights
Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
More info: None yet
Annoucement: http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1916
Forum Thread: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=814003
Release Schedule: http://wiki.ubuntu.com/LucidLynxSchedule
Ubuntu 9.10
Ubuntu 9.10 will be released in October 2009, it is currently in Alpha status.
Features:
- GRUB 2 by default: Grub is the boot loader which determines which OS the computer should boot into.
- Linux kernel 2.6.31: (Driver updates, speed updates, for the whole system etc)
- Software Store: An all in one place to update and install programs.
- ext4 set to install by default: 'ext4' would be the linux equivalent of windows 'NTFS' partition type.
- Faster boot time: Ubuntu should boot in <25 seconds on a standard computer.
More info: http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/karmic/alpha6
Annoucement: http://www.mail-archive.com/ubuntu-devel-announce@lists.ubuntu.com/msg00304.html
Forum Thread: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=757806
Karmic Release Schedule: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KarmicReleaseSchedule
Ubuntu 9.04
Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop Edition delivers a range of feature enhancements to improve the user experience. Shorter boot speeds, some as short as 25 seconds, ensure faster access to a full computing environment on most desktop, laptop and netbook models.
Enhanced suspend-and-resume features also give users more time between charges along with immediate access after hibernation. Intelligent switching between Wi-Fi and 3G environments has been broadened to support more wireless devices and 3G cards, resulting in a smoother experience for most users.
Review: http://lifehacker.com/5224586/first-look-at-ubuntu-904-jaunty-jackalope
Screenshots: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-9-04-Released-109987.shtml
Technical Overview: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/releasenotes/904overview
Forum Thread http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=712221
Download: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
Ubuntu 8.10
 Ubuntu 8.10 codename Intrepid Ibex. |
Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop Edition delivers the features you need for an increasingly mobile digital life, including 3G wireless support and guest sessions that lets users temporarily share computers without compromising security.
Ubuntu 8.10 ships with the Linux 2.6.27 kernel, X.Org 7.4, and GNOME 2.24. Among the general improvements in the Intrepid Ibex release include a much-improved BulletProofX, NetworkManager improvements, and much more.
Review: http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=ubuntu_810&num=1
Screenshots: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubuntu-8-10-Release-Candidate-Screenshot-Tour-96353.shtml
Technical Overview: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IntrepidIbex/TechnicalOverview
Download: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
Forum Thread http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=692386
Ubuntu 8.04.3 LTS
The Ubuntu team is proud to announce the release of Ubuntu 8.04.3 LTS, the third maintenance update to Ubuntu's 8.04 LTS release. This release includes updated server, desktop, and alternate installation CDs for the i386 and amd64 architectures.
In all, 80 updates have been integrated, and updated installation media has been provided so that fewer updates will need to be downloaded after installation. These include security updates and corrections for other high-impact bugs, with a focus on maintaining stability and compatibility with Ubuntu 8.04 LTS.
Release Notes: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/releasenotes/804
Download: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
Forum Thread http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=656851