Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) Netbook Remix released
October 29, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Canonical has today announced the release of Ubuntu 9.10, nicknamed Karmic Koala. The latest version offers a faster boot-up experience, revamped audio framework, better disk encryption, improved 3G connectivity and a redesigned login experience. Ubuntu One, a suite of online services, has also been integrated as standard, enabling backup and syncing of files.
Users can activate the Ubuntu One service by launching it from the Applications menu in the GNOME panel. Firefox 3.5 is also included adding the private browsing mode and support for the HTML 5 video element.
The netbook-specific release, the Ubuntu 9.10 Netbook Remix (UNR) can be downloaded here. UNR integrates with the Empathy instant messaging program for text, voice, video, and file transfers. Average boot times are around the 26 second mark, with the Xorg starting in 15-seconds. Canonical has targeted a 10-second boot time for the next major release (Ubuntu 10.04) in 2010.
October 29th, 2009 7:59 PM
Looks great!! One more new contribution for the Netbooks!!
October 31st, 2009 3:12 PM
Any battery tests with Ubuntu?
October 31st, 2009 10:45 PM
does it play all media files out-of -the-box ?? if not which ones ?