Ubuntu 11.10 released
Latest version of ubuntu is released today with version 11.10 or also known as codenamed, Oneric Ocelot.With a major update included in this version,its gets a lot of improvements especially to Ubuntu's Unity Shell.
Ubuntu founder,Mark Shuttleworth chose the codename Oneric Ocelot as to reflect the cycle's dual emphasis on daydreams and discipline.
Ubuntu 11.10 had a major changes in desktop experience to the users.The develpoers have been working hard to improve the desktop experience since the ubuntu 11.04.The solid support for a work-alike 2D fallback for the shell is a particularly big step forward, ensuring that users can still get the Unity experience even if their graphics hardware doesn't support compositing.
Included in Oneric Ocelot
- Mozilla's Thunderbird mail client has replaced Evolution as Ubuntu's default e-mail application.
- The GNOME login manager used in previous versions of Ubuntu has been replaced in 11.10 with the more flexible LightDM, skinned with a distinctive Unity-like style.
- The Gwibber social networking client got a major front-end overhaul that improves performance and brings a more native look and feel.
- Ubuntu 11.10 uses version 3.0 of the Linux kernel and many components from GNOME 3.2.
To download the latest version of Ubuntu 11.10 ,please click here.
Sources : ars technice
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