10 Reasons to Not Upgrade to Ubuntu 8.10

Before it is even released (at the time of this writing), I have already found a number of reasons why I will not be upgrading my various computers to Ubuntu 8.10.
Rather than highlighting my own experiences with why upgrading to the next version of the popular Linux distribution is a mistake, let’s instead examine those [...]

Ubuntu Education Edition 8.10 Released

The Education team is proud to announce the release of Ubuntu Education Edition 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex).
This release includes both Edubuntu for the Desktop as well as Edubuntu Classroom Server for a thin client network environment.
About Ubuntu Education Edition
The 8.10 release continues the restructuring of Edubuntu as the Ubuntu Education Edition. The education desktop and application [...]

Kubuntu 8.10 Brings KDE 4 to the Masses

Today sees the release of Kubuntu 8.10 featuring the latest KDE 4.1 desktop. The Kubuntu developers have been hard at work, integrating this major new version into a completed desktop. The settings and artwork have been kept close to KDE’s defaults to ensure the best face of our favourite desktop shines through. Desktop effects have [...]

Mythbuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex Is Here!

After a long and tedious process with many new features and bug fixes the Mythbuntu team is proud to introduce Mythbuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex. We would like to thank everyone that contributed in getting our third release out the door
Please see the Release Notes for more information on improvements from the unstable releases this cycle.
Downloads [...]

Ubuntu Linux 8.10’s five best features

Ubuntu, as Linux kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman will tell you, hasn’t done much to date with improving the Linux kernel. On the other hand, as Canonical CEO and top Ubuntu guy Mark Shuttleworth pointed out in a recent press conference, “Ubuntu’s focus has been on high-quality integration.” Based on my work with the Ubuntu 8.10 [...]

10 Essential Applications Included in Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex

The new release of Ubuntu, codenamed Intrepid Ibex, is scheduled for October 30 and pre-orders are available through ShipIt, a wonderful service which allows you request completely free CDs, which usually arrive in one month.
Intrepid comes with pretty much bleeding-edge packages: GNOME 2.24.1, OpenOffice 2.4.1 (OpenOffice 3.0 is now available, but it is not included [...]

Some good Kubuntu wallpapers

After some search in internet I collect some good Kubuntu wallpapers. Of course – there are thousands different wallpapers, but I think these are the best for the Kubuntu.
So here are the best Kubuntu wallpapers (my opinion)

Ubuntu 8.10 released

The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop and Server,
continuing Ubuntu’s tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open
source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution.
Read more about the features of Ubuntu 8.10 in the following press releases:
Desktop edition http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-8.10-desktop
Server edition http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-8.10-server
Ubuntu [...]

15 Beautiful Ubuntu Wallpapers for a Sleeker Intrepid Ibex

The release of Ubuntu 8.10 “Intrepid Ibex” is just moments away. If indeed this latest version of Ubuntu will sport a new theme, then we will certainly be seeing an ultra-fresh default wallpaper. I’ve seen several great-looking wallpapers posted at Ubuntu Wiki that would look good on Intrepid Ibex (see below).
Read and look more at [...]

Ulteo AS “Polaris” alpha now available for download

The new Ulteo Application System “Polaris” is available for download as alpha software. It includes by default recent stable software such as Firefox 3.0 and many others. Download now from our mirrors!
Please report issues and solutions to our bugtracker. There are known bugs listed at Polaris Alpha release notes.