From 79fafe2f44f5e31522dd93013950474342bfdfb0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: luxagraf Date: Sat, 4 May 2019 15:48:55 -0500 Subject: archived all the stuff from freelancing for wired --- .../Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Mon/ubuntubeta.txt | 27 ---------------------- 1 file changed, 27 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Mon/ubuntubeta.txt (limited to 'published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Mon/ubuntubeta.txt') diff --git a/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Mon/ubuntubeta.txt b/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Mon/ubuntubeta.txt deleted file mode 100644 index cb1f77c..0000000 --- a/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/03.26.07/Mon/ubuntubeta.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,27 +0,0 @@ -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 disk usage analyzer that shows you where your hard drive space is being used (why doesn't every OS include this feature?). -* Much improved codec support: 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" \ No newline at end of file -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2