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The Ultimate Linux Distribution: Ubuntu

I've now been using Ubuntu for about 2 years. I'm certainly happy with it and would never consider going back to Windows or paying the premium for an essentially equivalent OS (Mac OS X). I, like many users, have come to appreciate Ubuntu as not only a solid replacement OS for Windows or Mac, but for what it truly is: The Ultimate Linux Distribution. That's a big claim. How can I say such a thing? Aren't all Linux distros essentially built on the same foundation? Well, yes, they are. But then again, all cars run on four wheels. What sets Ubuntu apart isn't the fact that it's Linux or even that it's Debian-based, it's the people behind the effort. Ubuntu's core team, Canonical, is doing something no other Linux distro has been able to do. It's giving guidance on and meeting the expectations of the average user. And it's doing it at a rate that's significantly outpacing all of its competitors. Ubuntu has been the #1 distribution on D...

What's New in Ubuntu 10.04

Wondering what you'll get with that shiny new system when you switch in 20 days to Ubuntu 10.04? Besides the guaranteed stability that comes with a long-term support release (LTS), here's a rundown taken from Ubuntu's website of the new features added in 10.04: New features since Ubuntu 9.10 These features are showcased for your attention. Please test them and report any bugs you find: http://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs GNOME Ubuntu 10.04 Beta 2 includes the latest GNOME desktop environment with a number of great new features. Mozilla Firefox Default search engine has been changed to Yahoo! The default Home Page will use either Google or Yahoo! depending on user setting. Linux kernel 2.6.32 Ubuntu 10.04 Beta 2 includes the 2.6.32-16.25 kernel based on 2.6.32.9. KDE SC 4.4 Kubuntu 10.04 Beta 2 features the new KDE SC 4.4. For more information about new features in Kubuntu, see the Kubuntu technical overview . HAL removal This beta sports full re...