What's new in Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron released - install or upgrade
Ubuntu is an variant of linux (more specifically based on debian linux). Linux is a complete operating system, free, open-source, that can do for you anything that you from your computer for free.
The new version of ubuntu 8.04 hardy heron is released, If you are a Windows user, now it is easier than ever to try it: Wubi allows users to install and uninstall Ubuntu like any other Windows application. It does not require a dedicated partition, nor does it affect the existing bootloader, yet users can experience a dual-boot setup almost identical to a full installation.
If finally the Windows users decide to make a normal install of ubuntu : umenu : a simple launcher that lets the user install Ubuntu from Windows using Wubi, install Ubuntu to a partition without having to make their CD-ROM the first boot device.
What are the most important new feutures:
Xorg 7.3 better autoconfiguration and new Screen Resolution utility to dynamically configure the resolution, refresh rate, and rotation of a second monitor. This resolves problems that laptop users had to connect to a projector or external monitor.
GNOME 2.22 ufw - easily configurable firewall, Memory Protection, bugfixes and improvements, policy kit, pulse audio, Brasero CD/DVD burning application, world clock, KVM, ActiveDirectory integration, iSCSI support.
Linux kernel 2.6.24
Give it a try Download it from http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
If you want to upgrade from older version just go to your update manager, check for updates, and upgrade.
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