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Download Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx Alpha 1

Eli — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:47:46 +0000

You can now download the Alpha 1 release of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. Keep in mind that it is very much still in the testing phase, and you should not install it onto a production machine. However, downloading and running it on a test machine, and reporting bugs and issues will help with the development of what will become the final version of the Lucid Lynx.

It can be downloaded here.

Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx release schedule

Eli — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:48:49 +0000

Are you, like me, eagerly awaiting the release of Ubuntu’s next Long Term Support Release, Lucid Lynx? If so, then here are some dates to check out.

December 10^th — Alpha 1
January 14^th — Alpha 2
February 25^th — Alpha 3
March 18^th — Beta 1
April 8^th — Beta 2
April 22^nd — Release Candidate
April 29^th — Ubuntu 10.04 LTS

See the full release schedule here.

Using Ubuntu to help bring computers to those in need

Eli — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:10:05 +0000

Computerbank Victoria of West Melbourne, Australia, is a not for profit organization staffed by volunteers, who strive to bring computers to those in need. They’re using Ubuntu 9.04 on the machines they handle. Here is what they do…

“We reuse donated computers and refurbish them with quality free software. These computers are offered to disadvantaged individuals and community groups… We install a free version of Ubuntu Linux operating system on our computers. The system is customised to run efficiently on P4 and faster hardware.” — Computerbank website

They offer these machines at a very low price to the individuals and groups mentioned above, including students. All of the systems include a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

It makes me feel good to see Ubuntu benefiting people who might not otherwise be able to own a computer. What better way to get introduced to desktop computing than with Ubuntu?!? By using Ubuntu, each one of us is contributing to the good that it does.

Ubuntu’s next release: Lucid Lynx

Eli — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:38:09 +0000

Ubuntu 10.04, codenamed Lucid Lynx, will be available in April of 2010. This will be the 12^th Ubuntu release to date, and they’ve got some lofty goals for it. The developers are striving for a lean and fast creature with this next LTS release. Some of what they’re aiming for…

Longer test period
Faster boot times
- 10 second boot times to be exact
Refinements in the areas of…

User Interface
Browsing & Installing software
Hardware support

Increased stability

Of course, like all Long Term Support releases, Lucid Lynx will be supported for 3 years on the desktop, and 5 years on the server platform. If, like me, you need a stable operating system that you can keep using for an extended period of time, then the Lucid Lynx is your next upgrade. And probably the last one you’ll do until April of 2012, that is, if the current release cycle continues as planned.

I’ll definitely be staying tuned to see what’s going on with 10.04 LTS. I’ve been using 8.04 since it was released in ‘08, and I’m looking forward to what they’ve got in store for us with the next LTS.

Have you been waiting for the next Long Term Support release to upgrade?

Welcome to the new site

Eli — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:14:54 +0000

Well, here’s the new site, I hope you like it. This new arrangement will give me more freedom with the site and it’s content.

New Posts

I’ve been taking a break from posting any new material for a while now. However, new posts will be following this move to the new site, so stay tuned! Some of the subjects I’ll cover…

Ubuntu’s next LTS release, 10.04 Lucid Lynx
How tos and tips for Ubuntu 8.04 LTS
Software reviews
Hardware reviews & compatibility notes
And even more

Shuttleworth's thoughts on Windows 7

Eli — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:51:40 +0000

You’ve heard of Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 7. Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Ubuntu, shared his thoughts on the new version of Windows with the UK’s Register.

Here’s an excerpt…

“I’ve kicked the tires on the [Windows 7] beta for a few hours and it was good,” Shuttleworth said. “They’ve put concerted attention on the user experience with the shell.

Read the whole story here.