Ubuntu 9.10 BETA

Okay, so we're less than a month away from the new release of Ubuntu and I'm feeling pretty good about it. I've been testing it out for about a month now and the new features are amazing. Each release just gets better. They've fixed up the ext4 filesystem and it is now the default. Also, they're trying to move away from the "Add/Remove Software" system in favor of their new "Ubuntu Software Store". No, this does not mean you have to pay for it now, it's just a new way of presenting the software available and currently installed. The boot time is very impressive, it's still very very stable, and it's getting even more user-friendly. The warnings sound far less threatening but still get the point across. Also, they've added eye candy, notice how it's the last thing I say, because honestly it's so stable and all around impressive you won't be that concerned with the new glossy icons and menus. So, the leader of the Linux distributions is fighting hard for their spot in the computer world.

What I want to know is what do you all think? I'm looking more for other people who may have tested it, or atleast looked at the developer's forum discussing this release and sharing your thoughts. I'd rather not hear from the people who just want to say "I wouldn't know because I use Mac or Windows." because frankly, that's annoying.

So my Linux friends, what have you been thinking?

Tags: ext4, linux, ubuntu

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Permalink Reply by Hikaru Ichijyo on October 3, 2009 at 9:48pm: i download ubuntu 9.04... need download the 9.10 beta.. it will work better; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by miketony on October 3, 2009 at 10:28pm: I have not yet partitioned my MacBook. However, I did install 9.04 on my Pc with awesome results. I am planning to get an external hard drive and wait on the 9.10 CD. It only took a couple weeks to get the 9.04 disk via snail mail. Till then, good luck with your Beta!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Bits Byte on October 3, 2009 at 10:30pm: It's on my desktop right now which is my primary computer, and it's all around awesome.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Hikaru Ichijyo on October 4, 2009 at 2:58am: ubuntu 9.10 is in the beta stage and its not stable yet....
i had read it in wikipedia.. and its karmic koala
Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala), is scheduled to be released on 29 October 2009. It will become Canonical's eleventh release of the distribution and will likely be supported until April 2011; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Bits Byte on October 4, 2009 at 10:37am: That's how Ubuntu works. I said it's in BETA, which is generally known as unstable, doesn't mean it doesn't work, just means they haven't tested it out entirely.; ▶ Reply to This