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diff --git a/published/lucidbetareview.txt b/published/lucidbetareview.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 98cc795..0000000 --- a/published/lucidbetareview.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,35 +0,0 @@ -Canonical is gearing up for another Ubuntu Linux release. This round, Ubuntu 10.04, dubbed Lucid Lynx, is just entering the beta stage, but already looks to be taking the popular distro to an entirely new -- and very consumer-oriented -- level. - -Between Canonical's web-based syncing service Ubuntu One (unveiled last year), the coming U1 music store and the new "Me Menu," Lucid Lynx is looking less like the stoic Linux desktops of yesteryear and more like a like, well, what everyday consumers want in an operating system. - -Linux nerds would no doubt argue that what Canonical does is nothing that can't be done on your own -- have fun building your integrated music store -- but for the rest of us, Ubuntu 10.04 looks to be a huge leap for Linux. Ubuntu does what people want right out of the box -- connecting to their social network, providing an easy-to-use backup system and a way to purchase music. - -We installed the Lucid Lynx beta one and everything just worked right out of the box -- all our hardware was supported, including our NVidia graphics card, and even our iPhone showed up in Nautilus thanks to the latest version of <a href="">libgpod</a>. - -Beyond the outstanding hardware support, Lucid Lynx is already -- even as a beta -- by far the most fun we've had with Linux in a long time. - -The most noticeable change for seasoned users is the revamped GNOME desktop, complete with two new themes and several redesigned widgets, as well as the very nice new social networking tool, Gwibber. - -Gwibber sees <a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/02/24/lucid_lynx_shuttleworth/">Ubuntu keeping up with the times</a>, offering users a way to quickly get up and running with all their favorite social networks -- Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Flickr and more. - -Gwibber is one on the better social network apps on any platform and it's nice to see it already installed in Ubuntu (sadly, Gwibber lacks OAuth support at the moment, so you'll need to hand over the username and password for most accounts). - -Long-time Linux users will also notice two new themes, one of which will replace the venerable Human theme as the Ubuntu default. - -Yes, as Canonical promised back in 2007, the brown look is on its way out, destined to be replaced by either "Radiance" or "Ambiance," which mix muted purples and oranges to a achieve a somewhat more professional look with either a light or dark skin respectively. For now the orangish icons from the Human theme remain largely unchanged. - -The new look is part of Ubuntu's larger rebranding plan, which also changes the Ubuntu logo, splash screen and other elements. The change has been in the works since it was first mentioned in 2007 and, while alternate themes have shipped with Ubuntu, this is the first time Human won't be installed by default. - -Also coming in Ubuntu 10.04 is Canonical's stab at an online music store. The Ubuntu One Music Store will be <a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/03/03/ubuntu_music_store/">bundled into Lucid Lynx</a>, offering a way to purchase music (DRM-free) directly through Rhythmbox, Ubuntu's default music player. At the moment the store is in beta testing to select users, but should be generally available by the time Lucid Lynx ships. - -Interestingly, Canonical seems to have opted to use mp3 over the open (and very popular with Linux users) Ogg Vorbis file format for its music store. The decision to use mp3 no doubt has something to do with the fact that Ubuntu's music store will be built through 7Digital, which also offers its mp3s for sale through the Spotify music service. 7digital offers Spotify users the option to download FLAC files in some cases, but so far no word if the FLAC support will be extended to the Ubuntu One music Store. - -Also a bit disappointing is the three download limit -- accidentally delete your files three times and you're out of luck. The good news is that you can of course sync your music through Ubuntu One (or Dropbox if you like) so even if you lose the files on your local machine your backups can replace it without the need for an extra download. - -For now the music store is only available for Rhythmbox, though Canonical says that eventually it will also be available as a plug-in for Banshee, Amarok, and "a few other" Linux music applications. - -While music and themes are the big news in the Lucid Lynx beta, there's also a host of smaller improvements -- a revamped session tool, some redesigned GNOME widgets and the usual complement of GNOME software updates. - -Firefox, OpenOffice and Evolution have all been updated to latest version (Mozilla's Thunderbird 3 is also now in the repositories for those that prefer it to Evolution). The most obvious change may well be in Firefox where Canonical has given Google the boot and opted to use Yahoo as the default search provider. Naturally a trip to the search bar can change that to whichever provider you'd like. - -Lucid Lynx is looking like the best Ubuntu release yet and the beta is well worth a test drive. Be aware though that it is a beta; we experienced some application crashes and the system failed to boot once. If the beta testing phase goes as planned the bugs will be ironed out and the final release available at the end of April 2010.
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