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Ubuntu 9.04 Releases Today; Jackalopes Run Rampant on Servers, Desktops and Netbooks
OStatic blogs —
... -- very soon -- the final, stable release of Ubuntu 9.04 (the Jaunty Jackalope) will be let loose into the wild.
What's new this time around? How does it all work? And for the wilder types, where locally can you attend a Jaunty Jackalope release party?
The 9.04 release is notable in a few ways. It's the tenth Ubuntu release, the first to support the ARM processor, and it's the first release we've seen an official Ubuntu Netbook Remix image roll out alongside the traditional server and desktop ISOs.
The Jaunty ...
Ubuntu 9.04 Releases Today; Jackalopes Run Rampant on Servers, Desktops and Netbooks [OStatic]
GigaOM Network —
... stable release of Ubuntu 9.04 (the Jaunty Jackalope) will be let loose into the wild.
What's new this time around? How does it all work? And for the wilder types, where locally can you attend a Jaunty Jackalope release party?
The 9.04 release is notable in a few ways. It's the tenth Ubuntu release, the first to support the ARM processor, and it's the first release we've seen an official Ubuntu Netbook Remix image roll out alongside the traditional server and desktop ISOs.
The Jaunty ...
Ubuntu Linux releases version 9.04 - Jaunty Jackalope
Tech Digest —
... update brings substantial improvements on 8.10 - the previous version. There's a new version of GNOME - the desktop - and there's a brand new kernel, so everything should be even more stable than previously. Ubuntu also promises faster boot times, support for the ext4 filesystem which is less likely to be corrupted in the case of a power failure or crash, and support for wacom tablets. It's also the first version of Ubuntu to be designed with netbooks in mind, so there's an official netbook remix available alongside the main version. If you want to give it a shot, head over to ...
Ubuntu 9.04"Jaunty Jackalope" Officially Released
Maximum PC all RSS Feed —
... Also new to the latest version of Ubuntu is a Netbook Remix version. According to Canonical, the Netbook Remix brings even faster boot speeds, a "built-for-purpose interface" that keeps favorite applications and websites a click away, enhanced power-management features, and easier switching between networks. Canonical says it has tested its Netbook Remix version on a range of netbook models, including Acer's Aspire One, Asus' EeePC 1000, and Dell's Mini 9. ...
Netbooks bleed Microsoft profits. It's about to get worse
The Open Road —
... After all, Canonical, which develops Ubuntu, the world's leading consumer-focused, Linux-based desktop operating system, on Monday released a Netbook-optimized Ubuntu distribution, ...
Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackelope" released to the Linux-loving masses
Obsessable News Feed —
... The latest version of the popular Ubuntu Linux operating system became available for download today in three forms: Desktop, Server, and Netbook. As you'd expect from open source software, it's free. You can hit up the official Ubuntu website and download any one of the versions. The netbook version can be loaded onto a USB key for netbooks that don't have optical drives. Improvements announced in the press releases are relatively minor, although CNet notes that the user interface has been smoothed ...
Mac vs. Linux support for Windows users
The Open Road —
... Over the weekend I struggled to get Flash working on my Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook Remix build. I turned to Twitter and Google for support, and was dismayed by the response. ...
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