Ubuntu 6.10 “Edgy Eft” is the latest release from the ever increasingly popular Ubuntu Linux. Ubuntu is known for simplicity, stability, and style. We are proud to bring you Ubuntu Linux 6.10 “Edgy Eft” as this month’s Linux Magazine DVD.
Why Ubuntu?
Throughout Ubuntu, you’ll fi nd corporate style and effi ciency interwoven with the stability and substance of Debian. The goal of Ubuntu is to produce an easy-to-use system with regular and predictable updates. Debian GNU/ Linux forms the core of the Ubuntu distribution. But rather than basing Ubuntu on the last major Debian release, the Ubuntu team strives to deliver
a more up-to-date Debian than even Debian is delivering. Every six months, Ubuntu “freezes” a snapshot of the Debian
development archive and works independently toward a fi nal release. Edgy Eft comes with a live boot option. You can boot this DVD to try out Ubuntu without disturbing the contents of your hard drive. This version of Ubuntu includes many new features for the desktop, including the Tomboy note taking application, the F-Spot photo manager, and the Orca scriptable screenreader.
This release also comes with new versions of core components such as Gnome 2.16, Evolution 2.8.0, Firefox 2.0,
and OpenOffi ce 2.0.4. Organize your music and videos with the Rhythmbox media player, and manage your applications with the Synaptic package manger. You’ll also fi nd faster boot, better wireless support, and improved bug reporting.
Components
Ubuntu fi lters the vast collection of software available through Debian and other Linux sources. Ubuntu technical support is targeted to the applications that are used most often. This system lets Ubuntu provide thorough support in the core areas and still give users
access to the full range of Debianbacked applications. In all, Ubuntu supports over 1,000 applications, and up to 10,000 Debian apps are available in the Ubuntu Universe repository.
Try Ubuntu
In the world of Ubuntu, practical has never meant plain. Ubuntu takes great pride in its graphics as well as its
engineering. If you are looking for a simple and intuitive Linux distribution
that is practical yet pleasing to the eye, try this month’s Linux Magazine Ubuntu 6.10 “Edgy Eft” DVD.
Help & Support
Ubuntu offers a variety of support options. See the Ubuntu Support page
www. ubuntu. com/ support for more on these support options. See http://
www. ubuntuforums. org/ for a summary of Ubuntu web forums. Ubuntu
also supports IRC chat channels http:// www. ubuntu. com/ community/ irc.
