Ubuntu 7.10: Gutsy Move
Thursday, 18. October 2007, 12:46:34
Time to take a moment to celebrate free software that works for real people. Today, Ubuntu version 7.10 arrives, and if you've never tried Linux, this may be the moment.I’ve had the beta for 10 days now, downloading updates and fixes every single night, and can report that it’s stable, reliable, visually appealing, intuitive, and efficient (though you’ll definitely need newer, more juiced hardware than my old Gateway 1.3GHz / 640MB RAM machine in order to run the new graphical screen effects).
Most reports I’ve been reading from other beta users confirm my impressions on the overall quality of this release, as well as noting much improved hardware recognition, support for Broadcom modems, better desktop management, mainly through the use of deskbar applets, and faster user-switching. And again, this release incorporates the new GNOME 2.20 desktop environment, OpenOffice.org 2.3, a new release of the GIMP image editor, and new Firefox plugins and Ubuntu-specific add-ons.
If you’re still a Windows user who’s thinking about switching to or trying out Linux, there has never been a better time to do it. This is a mature OS that will give you a painless and safe experience with Linux.
Folks, I've been using Linux and Ubuntu for 2 years now, and I can tell you with confidence: this is the real thing. And I'm not the only one who thinks so.
Ubuntu's about community, freedom from the corporate, and progress that is nurtured by people rather than the marketing avarice of profiteering trolls. Check it out.
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