nsane.forums Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Every April and October, Ubuntu issues a new release of their operating system, with an interesting code name. Today Ubuntu released their next major version, codenamed "Maverick Meerkat", which just so happened to be released on 10/10/10 at 10:10 UTC. With the new Ubuntu 10.10 release, comes a new font in the typeface family, bringing users Latin, Cyrillic and Greek with the choice of regular, italic, bold and bold italic styles and weights. Not only does this release ship with a new font, but Ubuntu has become the first ever operating system to ship with the new Indian Rupee Sign for their currency. Ubuntu will continue to work on Arabic, Hebrew and Monospace font support in future releases. Ubuntu 10.10 brings an improved installer with a new design, making it easier to use and install updates and drivers. What's new in this release? The GNOME base platform has been updated to version 2.32, which includes dconf and gsettings API. Evolution was updated to version 2.30, which operates much faster than previous versions. F-Spot has now been replaced by Shotwell as the default photo manager. Gwibber has been updated to use Twitters new OAuth, their new authentication system. The sound menu has been enhanced to include music player controls. Ubuntu One has received a big update with improved sign-up and sign-in integration, Nautilus enhancements for managing folder sync preferences, faster file transfer speeds and the ability to share links to music within the Ubuntu One Music Store. New bootup screen. The netbook edition of Ubuntu has a new interface, different from the desktop and server edition. Both the desktop and netbook editions come with the Social From The Start menu, allowing you to access Twitter, Facebook and Identi.ca. You can see and update all your accounts from a single window. Kubuntu 10.10 comes with the latest version of the KDE software. KDE Platform, Workspace and Applications were all updated to 4.5.1. Kubuntu has merged both the Desktop and Netbook images into one image, featuring the Plasma Desktop and Plasma Netbook workspace. Many applications and settings received big updates, you can read more about the updates here. Ubuntu Server Edition has been updated to the next major release of Eucalyptus 2.0. This release comes with numerous bug fixes, improved stability and better user management. Ubuntu 10.10 Server Edition comes with Cloud support on Amazon EC2. Ubuntu 10.10 is available in both 32bit and 64bit edition and available for free from Ubuntu.com. You can also enjoy our forum discussion of Ubuntu 10.10 here. View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuthut Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Using the operating system at the moment.I am liking it alot. Still can't watch Netflix (small price to pay for such a great OS) The installation was very easy and straight forward. I liked the fact that while it was installing the OS in the background, you can set up your personal settings.This version comes with some software via the Ubuntu Software Center that has major kick ass-itude:The one I found most fun to play with is called Mousetrap. It uses your webcam and head movements to control the mouse on your desktop. Designed for the physically handicapped, I found it fun to play with and can see it going far in the future.I'd give this Ubuntu a 10/10 star rating for being the easiest and most user friendly Linux distro to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted October 12, 2010 Administrator Share Posted October 12, 2010 I'd give this Ubuntu a 10/10 star rating for being the easiest and most user friendly Linux distro to date.Agreed. :DBut not everyone knows that Ubuntu has more than 50% of market share (or something like that) within the linux distros. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalor Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Currently using 10.10 x86.The new installer in wonderful, making it even more simple for newbies. The new installer automatically downloads and install updates, as well as gives an option to install the restricted extras you normally have to install through the software center or terminal later. General usage has so far been flawless. The new media players controls in the sound indicator app is a nice addition, though I have a media keyboard and will probably not use it, lol. Ubuntu 10.10 is defiantly a 10.As for your problem with Netflix, unfortunately I believe you will either have to run a virtual OS to use it, or wait for an update to Moonlight that will support it. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuthut Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 [But not everyone knows that Ubuntu has more than 50% of market share (or something like that) within the linux distros. :)I know we are a relative minority on the internet, but do you think they could post some Linux software updates on the home page? Or alternate links for Linux versions of software? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted October 12, 2010 Administrator Share Posted October 12, 2010 [But not everyone knows that Ubuntu has more than 50% of market share (or something like that) within the linux distros. :)I know we are a relative minority on the internet, but do you think they could post some Linux software updates on the home page? Or alternate links for Linux versions of software?You mean frontpage (nsane.down)? We already have the links for linux versions softwares when available (take chrome for an example). :)But I guess that's the most that can be done. :( But lets not forget, Linux has it's own ways to notify people about their updates and it's own Download Center. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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