The New Ubuntu, Named Intrepid Ibex is going to be released in October 2008.. the countdown has begun.. the new features include : -
GNOME 2.24
Ubuntu brings you the newest GNOME 2.24 desktop environment with tons of bug-fixes and new features
X.Org 7.4
X.Org 7.4, the latest stable version of X.Org, is available in this version of ubuntu. This release have a better support for new input devices like keyboard, mouse.. and this version of X also include a better support for troubleshooting your X server related problems...
Linux kernel 2.6.27
Ubuntu 8.10 Beta includes Linux kernel 2.6.27, a significant release with better hardware support and numerous bug-fixes. and a better support for webcams..
Guest session
Imagine that your friend comes to your place to check his e-mail. In this situation, you might not want to give him full privileges.. so you can switch to the guest user to give him what he want and restrict him from accessing your private files..Samba 3.2
A lot of new features have been added in Samba 3.2 amongst them:
- clustered file server support
- encrypted network transport
- ipv6 support
- better integration with the latest version of Microsoft Windows™ clients and servers.
Totem BBC plugin
Totem is the default media player of GNOME. Ubuntu 8.10 Beta features a new plug-in for the Totem movie player that fetches free digital content from the BBC channel.
