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diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Mon/ubuntubeta.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Mon/ubuntubeta.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cb1f77c --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Mon/ubuntubeta.txt @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +There's no denying that Ubuntu is fast become *the* distro for Linux switchers and today sees the [release of the first beta for Ubuntu 7][1]. The final version of Ubuntu 7 won't be out for almost a month, but this preview release contains most of the improvements slated for the April release. + +Standout new features include a Windows migration assistant and much improved wireless networking support. + +The Windows migration assistant allows users to import bookmarks, desktop wallpapers, instant messaging contacts and more when installing the operating system alongside Windows on a dual-boot machine. + +The new plug-and-play network sharing utilizes [Avahi][2] to automatically discover and join wireless networks for music sharing, printer services and more. + +Other new features listed on the Ubuntu site include: + +* A <b>disk usage analyzer</b> that shows you where your hard drive space is being used (why doesn't every OS include this feature?). +* <b>Much improved codec support</b>: When attempting to play media files, Ubuntu's new codec wizards will try to install the necessary codecs automatically. +* New improved help center. +* One-click 3D desktop effects + +Improvements have also been made to the [Edubuntu][3] distro, a server and thin client version targeted at education customers, including a new printing architecture, dubbed Jetpipe and improved documentation with tips and best practices for educators. + +KDE fans can check out Kubuntu which swaps Ubuntu's Gnome desktop for the KDE version. The Kunubtu beta features nearly the same enhancements with the exception of the one-click 3D desktop effects, which are thus far limited to Ubuntu. + +Free DVD disc images of the new beta can be found [here for Ubuntu][5], [here for Kubuntu][4] and [here for Xubuntu][6]. + +[1]: http://www.ubuntu.com/news/Ubuntu704Beta "Ubuntu 7.04 BETA" +[2]: http://avahi.org/ "Avahi" +[3]: http://www.edubuntu.org/ "Edubuntu" +[4]: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/feisty/beta/ "Kubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) Beta" +[5]: http://releases.ubuntu.com/feisty/ "Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) Beta" +[6]: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/feisty/beta/ "Xubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) Beta"
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