After the release of six times the Alpha version, Beta once, and RC (Release Candidate) one time, Canonical, Ubuntu Linux's official developer, via Mark Shuttleworth announced the official final version of Ubuntu 9:10 which has the codename Karmic Koala and is available starting today at various mirror sites around the world to download. In this latest version, Ubuntu, the most popular Linux distributions, presents a variety of improvements, fixes, updates, and new features.

Ubuntu is the African language that means 'for humanity', a Debian Linux-based operating system that was first developed by Mark Shuttleworth, who is now the CEO of Canonical, the company official Ubuntu Linux developers. Ubuntu popularity as the operating system that is easy and free, has many inviting a lot of praise from various circles. Its presence as an 'oasis' in the desert.

Now, after struggling and working hard, the Ubuntu developers world kicked back a Linux / open source to bring Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala). Ubuntu 9:10 is the 11th edition of the Ubuntu operating system and will be supported by Canonical for 18 months. So for eighteen months, Canonical will continue to provide a variety of fixes, updates, and upgrades for this version. 9:10 Ubuntu is available for two platforms computers, desktops and servers.

Various fixes, upgrades, application updates and new features presented to more indulgent and satisfying users in their computing activities with Ubuntu. Some of the features presented, among others:

• Gnome 2.28.1

The use Gnome as the default desktop environment of Ubuntu has been done since the first time Ubuntu is present, because it is lighter, easy, and effective. Ubuntu 9:10 and now uses the latest version of Gnome.

• Linux Kernel 2.6.31.1

This version of the kernel was chosen, because it has supported a wide range of the latest computer hardware. Plus support for the EXT4 filesystem format.

• New artwork

Graphical display of themes, wallpapers, and screensavers, now more beautiful and lovely with the image that has the 'art'

• Improved boot times

9:10 boot time of Ubuntu has become better and faster dibandingka previous Ubuntu versions.

• Ubuntu One

With this feature, users can store and share their files online. Feature can also be synced with Tomboy notes and Evolution contacts.

• Ubuntu Software Center

This feature replaces the Add / Remove. This feature is expected management application more user friendly and effective. This feature offers a description and screenshot programs existing applications, so you can choose the program that is needed.

In addition, applications for everyday computing activities are still in the Karmic Koala, such as OpenOffice.org Suite 3.1.1, GIMP 2.6.7, Brasero 2.28.1 (CD / DVD burning application), xsane 0.996 (scan, copy and fax images), Totem 2.28.1 (DVD-Video, DivX, XviD, WMV, MOV player), and interesting games, and many more can you get in the package is an open source operating system and free it.
Ubuntu Netbook Remix

In addition to presenting 9:10 Ubuntu desktop and server editions, Canonical also released simultaneously Ubuntu operating system designed specifically for use on netbooks,, Ubuntu 9.10 Netbook Remix.

Like the desktop and server editions, Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9:10 also presented with a variety of improvements, fixes, updates, and new features compared to previous versions.

According Cannnical, this version will be more easily installed on any netbook models. In addition, Cannonucal also further improve the features for internet access and office applications, since these two features most used by netbook users.

Ubuntu Netbook Remix was first present in April and use Ubuntu 9.04 as base its development, while at the 9:10 version uses Ubuntu as its base.

As for the display, Ubuntu Netbook Remix version is more simple and in accordance with the specifications of netbooks in general, so it will not charge the netbook.

Select the appropriate requirements
For Linux users are more familiar with KDE (K Desktop Environment), Canonical also provides Ubuntu with KDE as its default desktop environment, namely Kubuntu 9.10.

Just as with the issue of the Ubuntu 9.10 Ubuntu also has a wide range of application packages that are not much different from Ubuntu 9.10 desktop environment only difference between her and the default application from the desktop environment.

Besides Ubuntu and Kubuntu, Canonical also provides various editions that can be selected by the user in accordance with the needs and requirements of the computing activities of daily users, among others:

9:10 Edubuntu - Ubuntu operating system is appropriate for your day-to-day or doing activities related to education aktvitas;

9:10 Xubuntu - Ubuntu using XFCE as the desktop environment. XFCE is a lightweight desktop environment and small size, making it suitable for older computers.

Ubuntu Studio 9:10 - multimedia-based Ubuntu operating system.

With these variations, Canonical Ubuntu 9:10 sebagais expect the use of the operating system increased and it becomes choice for computer users in general and Linux in particular users. (YDN)

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Well it's obvious is not it? if not for more details please visit Ubuntu Linux. You can also directly download the Ubuntu installer from there or order a CD for free. But if you do not want to do it, do not worry .. because you can still see how where the look of the Karmic Koala, we present the following video Karmoc Koala Ubuntu 9:10.