The last version of the Open Source and Free Operating System “Ubuntu” will be released on October 18th under the name of “Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon”.
Let see the new features and the principal changes:
New Desktop!: GNOME 2.20
The latest version of the famous Open Source Desktop GNOME with lots of new features and improvements.
New Desktop 3D Effects!: Compiz Fusion
Now, Compiz Fusion is enabled by deffault and will bring 3D desktop visual effects that improve the usability and visual appeal of the system. Include the 3D Cube Desktop and rotation, interactive zoom, fire and water effect, and a lot more.
New Gadgets!: Desktop Search
The “Deskbar Applet” is now included by default too. It allows quick access to your common actions, including opening web bookmarks and searches, sending messages to your contacts, and more
New Utilities!: Fast user switching
Now it is possible to easily switch between user sessions without the inconvenience of entering your username or password numerous times, a time-saver on computers shared by multiple users.
New Commodities!: Firefox Plugins Installer & Fully automatic printer installation
The internet browser Mozilla Firefox now comes with an improved plugin finder wizard that allows users to search and install packaged plugins easily, bringing users a richer web-browsing experience with the integrated security support of the rest of the Ubuntu system.
Printers are not a problem anymore. They’re now automatically configured by merely plugging them in and turning them on. Printer setup cannot get any easier!
And a lot of new improvements!:
NTFS Writing: Write on your MS Windows partitions.
Power Consumption: Reduce the power consumption and the noise of your fans and help to save the world!
Encrypted Hard Disk: Protect the data of your PC or Laptop by encrypting everything inside.
And lots of more!
Since October 18th ready to download on www.ubuntu.com
If you can’t download it, you can request free CDs and you’ll receive it at your home by free!
