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    Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha for download

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Jayayess1190, May 14, 2009.

  1. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/05/14/ubuntu-9-10-karmic-koala-alpha-is-ready-for-download/

     
    Jayayess1190, May 14, 2009
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  2. Citizen86

    Citizen86 Notebook User Guy

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    Those guys just never stop.

    If they're focusing on netbook systems and such, it'll be interesting to see how many more optimizations they make. 9.04 is already fast booting and pretty speedy all around IMO.
     
    Citizen86, May 14, 2009
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  3. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Geez, they just released 9.04. They really need to slow down I think.
     
    talin, May 14, 2009
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  4. v1k1ng1001

    v1k1ng1001 Notebook Deity

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    Nah, this is good. If you are producing a new release every six months, best to keep at it. I mean you can obtain the alpha but they also allow folks to download the build of the day if they want to really follow development.

    I'm glad to see that they are focusing on netbooks next time around. I've heard not-so-great things about the NBR version of Ubuntu. Beyond some of the performance issues, I think the mistake rests in trying to copy the style of UI that Asus presented with its disastrous version of Xandros. No one wants a half-functioning desktop that looks like a child's toy.

    Better to try preserve as much as possible the standard desktop experience--eeebuntu style---which is what most users want I think. With the failure of Xandros for Asus's eeepc, and Dell's recent promise to offer both windows and Ubuntu versions of netbooks side by side, Ubuntu could really step into the gap here and be the netbook OS. Given what I know--and really, who am I anyway?--I'm really surprised they didn't put more thought into the jaunty NBR.
     
    v1k1ng1001, May 14, 2009
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  5. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    I kind of have to disagree. I haven't used the NBR but I like the UI. It is minimal and works well enough for a netbook. My desktop is big enough for me to waste space, but when you get down to it, you never really use your desktop. If your desktop had apps and only apps on it then you'd get around quicker. But I would probably still default to normal style because I use GnomeDo.
     
    Gintoki, May 14, 2009
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  6. v1k1ng1001

    v1k1ng1001 Notebook Deity

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    I dunno, I use my desktop a lot. Then again, my real desks are both a big mess too. I kind of like having my various projects and files available on the desktop while the apps are all in menus.
     
    v1k1ng1001, May 14, 2009
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    atbnet, May 14, 2009
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