New Stuff I Love About Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex

First off let me say how much I appreciate the Ubuntu community. Whenever you have an operating system, especially a free one, it is a great option to have a living community that is interested in supporting you in the growth process. The community is great in that there are forums, web sites, training cds, etc. all created for learning the Ubuntu system. This is important as users need support when they are moving away from other operating systems….thanks.

The Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex is a full featured mature desktop. Now I am saying this having run a number of Linux distros for years and having used Ubuntu Desktop and server versions extensively for the last 3 years. The Desktop is mature. What I mean is the applications like OpenOffice, Gimp, Firefox, Movie Player…all this stuff is very usable, it has come a long way. Maturity is also a reference to the advancement of the wireless options with the Desktop including now the Network Connections window when also allows me to user Mobile Broadband and create an easier VPN connection or use my DSL.

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