KARMIC KOALA UBUNTU 9.10

Open source community comes up with a new look and feel for linux users with the release of karmic koala beta version. Though the final stable version Ubuntu 9.10 is still to be released (29th oct,2009), you can have a look at some of the modified and new features in karmic koala beta release and add to the happening feature development of karmic by reporting bugs here.

http://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs

STILL USING UBUNTU 9.04

To upgrade on Desktop system type

update-manager -d

on command box. Upgarde manager will show you the new available distribution release 9.10, which you can then choose to upgrade and follow on-screen instructions

WHAT'S NEW

BOOT PROCESS:

Increased boot-performance as it uses "UPSTART" as a replacement for "init" daemon. They have also worked for improving the overall look and feel of booting the system.

UBUNTU SOFTWARE CENTER:

The Ubuntu Software Center is a graphical utility for package management in Ubuntu. it will replace the "Add/Remove Application" and make it even easier to use.

GNOME:

Ubuntu 9.10 includes Gnome 2.28 desktop environment with latest features.It has replaced pidgin internet messenger with Empathy ,which uses telepathy for protocol support. Gdm 2.28 login manager has been used for a more integrated and managed login experience.

There are many other features included in this new version,so just go for it and check out the new karmic koala.