Today sees the release of the latest version of Canonical's popular Linux distribution Ubuntu, with version 8.10. The ninth release so far, it signals the debut of native 3G support in the standard installation, along with a refined default theme, a guest account (similar to the kind seen in Windows and Mac OS X), and Dynamic Kernel Module Support, meaning that newer versions of the Linux kernel can be used immediately without having to wait for third-party modules to be updated.
Ubuntu 8.10 Server Edition was also released today, bringing with it better support for virtualization, and per-user directory encryption.
Link: Release Notes
Ubuntu 8.10 Server Edition was also released today, bringing with it better support for virtualization, and per-user directory encryption.
Link: Release Notes
Serious? Now that's handy!
Looks like I gotta get me some of this. Only it'll take a week or two before the DVD ISO is out
Screenshots:
http://ubuntu-8-1.blogspot.com/2008/10/ubu...-wallpaper.html
Screenshots:
http://ubuntu-8-1.blogspot.com/2008/10/ubu...-wallpaper.html
that's not what it looks. I tried yesterday with the RC version. It looks way better
Screenshots:
http://ubuntu-8-1.blogspot.com/2008/10/ubu...-wallpaper.html
that's not what it looks. I tried yesterday with the RC version. It looks way better
Screenshots = alpha 1 they're very outdated dude....
EDIT: Done that. Now I'll just have to wait few weeks.
Last edited by KavazovAngel on 30 Oct 2008 - 23:01
Are you planning on going the same way as Wikipedia? Or are you happy where you are?
BTW, I pre-ordered a disk several days ago.
Irrelevant. Money has noting to do with it.
If only Ubuntu would come with some way to change the themes...
Maybe in 9.04?
Is that more often than the every 6 months they used to do?
Wasn't it version 6.10 that had the long term support? Is that time frame up yet? Have they done, or are they going to do, another long term support version?
There is 8.04 LTS version which came out in April 2008
It has Firefox 3.03 final. Give it a try before you turn your nose down at it.
Welcome to the wonderful world of OSS.
These things never happen with Windows.
Funnily enough Windows won't connect to my mobile phone via Bluetooth, but Ubuntu does it out of the box with no issues. Compatibility issues are a minefield with any OS, Linux or otherwise.
by the way, did you file a bug report about the mouse problem with ubuntu? they are generally quick to answer (even if they wont fix it right away).
By saying that, I hope you don't mean anything else than a clean install, because if it isn't you're just asking for trouble.
Tried an update first - machine crashed half-way through and wouldn't reboot, so yes, then I did a clean install!
My MS Wireless Laser BT mouse worked perfectly with the previous 5 releases of Ubuntu; that's why I'm so "upset" about 8.10
Really weird. I tried using Mac Keyboard/Mouse (both wired and wireless, from a Mac Store)in my laptop and they worked just fine. At first the salespersons were macfaggy over it, acting quite snobbish... then they were in awe.
lolz..don't mind. Linux Fan boys are poor. Can they have a mobile with Bluetooth feature?
Even remotely as frequently? Not even close.
hahaha well said Faisal
I suppose that you actually believe that money can buy true happiness as well? [rollseyes]
Yes. it has Bluetooth.
Go here and find out for yourself. It is perfectly clear that you are speaking from ignorance and not from knowing anything. I own a copy of Vista and I like Ubuntu better for many reasons and not because it is free.
http://www.ubuntu.com/
Now, that's funny....
Why? Because it's completely true?
Hell, I could even use *you* to prove my point.
Hardly. I've used Microsoft products for the last 25 years and I know what I'm talking about. Linux is much more stable.
That's funny as well. Have you even tried the new version of Ubuntu yet?
That has a lot to do with people demanding free software.
Last edited by Foub on 03 Nov 2008 - 23:28
And you like paying for something when you can get something better for free or that just because it cost a lot that that automatically means that it is better? Well, if you believe all of that than I have a nice bridge to sell you in Brooklyn NY....
The upgrade from 8.04 to 8.10 went off without a hitch. I am using ndiswrapper with a broadcom wireless card. I was afraid might have to switch back from the bcm43 driver after the upgrade but all of my previous configurations were left intact.
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