Ubuntu 8.10 released

Officially released in the autumn release of Ubuntu numbered 8.10 and code-named Intrepid Ibex. Thanks to the developers of the distribution and development of free software in general, a new version called the Dauntless Capricorn (or Alpine, ibex) got both updated and familiar. Stability has yet to appreciate the new features include the following:
The new Network Manager 0.7 can work with 3G / 2,5 G networks (UMTS / WCDMA, GPRS / EDGE, etc.) has improved support for WiFi, you can configure VPN, PPPoE, and also supports static ip and static routes.
“Guest” account - the opportunity to give a stranger to work in Ubuntu without the threat of their own privacy.
Program USB Creator allows you to easily install Ubuntu on a stick.
Utility Cruft Remover allows you to clean the system from the old packages and kernels.
Integration with broadcasting service BBC.
Personal encrypted directory. Allows you to encrypt the information in the directory “Private”. To activate you need to install the package ecryptfs-setup-private.
Superior Jockey can now download the drivers for some printers.
In addition to these key moments, as usual, fresh, yet workable soft: X. Org 7.4 (X-Server 1.5.2), Kernel 2.6.27, GNOME 2.24.1, KDE 4.1.2 and so on. Implemented support for DKMS, which allows you to automatically rebuild the kernel modules when upgrading. Separately, you can note the presence in the repository beta fgrlx support kernel 2.6.27 and xorg server 1.5

via linux.org.ru

29 October 2008 | , , , , developer, development, distribution, release, ubuntu

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