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| Whats new in Ubuntu 9.10 aka Karmic Koala |
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| Linux / Unix - Ubuntu |
| Sunday, 01 November 2009 12:09 |
 Ubuntu 9.10 includes the Ubuntu Software Center, developed by Michael Vogt, replacing 'Add/Remove' in the Applications menu. This replaces the traditional Synaptic Package manager. This allows for better way to install software for a novice. GNOME Ubuntu 9.10 includes the latest GNOME 2.28 desktop environment with a number of great new features: * Empathy has replaced Pidgin as the default instant messaging client, introducing the Telepathy framework. * The gdm 2.28 login manager by William Jon McCann is a complete rewrite compared to the version in earlier Ubuntu releases, permitting a more integrated login experience. ext4 by default The new "ext4" filesystem is used by default for new installations with Ubuntu 9.10 of course, other filesystems are still available via the manual partitioner. Existing filesystems will not be upgraded. GRUB 2 by default GRUB 2 is the default boot loader for new installations with Ubuntu 9.10 RC, replacing the previous GRUB "Legacy" boot loader. Existing systems will not be upgraded to GRUB 2 at this time, as automatically reinstalling the boot loader is an inherently risky operation. Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud Images Ubuntu 9.10 includes images for common use on Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC) and Amazon's EC2. Ubuntu One Ubuntu 9.10 ships with Ubuntu One by default. Ubuntu One is your personal cloud. You can use it to back up, store, sync and share your data with other Ubuntu One users. Linux kernel 2.6.31 Ubuntu 9.10 includes the 2.6.31-14.48 kernel based on 2.6.31.1. hal deprecation Ubuntu 9.10 underlying technology for power management, laptop hotkeys, and handling of storage devices and cameras maps has moved from "hal" (which is in the process of being deprecated) to "DeviceKit-power", "DeviceKit-disks" and "udev". |
| Last Updated on Sunday, 01 November 2009 20:42 |
