Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat

After the release of Ubuntu, 10.04 Lucid Lynx, in April, now on 10 October 2010 is the release of new Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat.

So what is so great about Maverick?


Watch this review on Youtube about Ubuntu 10.10

The changes made and some additions

• The GNOME base platform has been updated to the current 2.32 versions. This particularly includes the new dconf and gsettings API.

• Evolution was updated to the 2.30 version, which operates much faster compared to the version in Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.

• The Sound Indicator has been enhanced to include music player controls.

• The boot process is cleaner and faster.

• New themes, new icons, and new wallpaper bring a dramatically updated look and feel to Ubuntu.

• Shotwell has replaced F-Spot as the default photo manager.

• Gwibber has been updated to support the recent change in Twitter’s authentication system, as well as changing the back end storage to improve performance.

• The Sound Indicator has been enhanced to include music player controls.

• The Ubuntu Software Center has an updated look and feel, including the new “Featured” and “What’s New” views for showcasing applications, an improved package description view, and a “For Purchase” software category has been added. You can also now easily access your package installation history too.

• Ubuntu One: Polished desktop integration with new sign up and sign in process. Tighter integration with Ubuntu SSO. Nautilus enhancements for managing folder sync preferences. Faster file sync speed. Share links to music within the Ubuntu One Music Store.

• The Ubuntu font has been officially released.

Check out more about Ubuntu 10.10 reviews in Ubuntu Wiki, ExtremeTech, Linuxbsdos and DesktopLinux Reviews.


Writers note: I am now still exploring and try the new Ubuntu 10.10. Ubuntu still maintains its easiness of the OS and it is much faster than 10.04. The new style just fine and overall rate is Awesome!. Visit those website to read their reviews about Maverick.

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