Ubuntu 9.04 has been released: "The Ubuntu team is happy to bring you the latest and greatest software the Open Source community has to offer. This is their latest result, the Ubuntu 9.04 release, which brings a host of excellent new features. New features: Ubuntu 9.04 RC includes the latest GNOME 2.26 desktop environment with a number of great new features, including Brasero 2.26.0, an all-in-one CD burning application and the default disc burning utility in Nautilus, and improved handling of multiple monitors; X.Org server 1.6; Wacom tablet hotplugging; new style for notifications and notification preferences; significantly improved boot performance; Linux kernel 2.6.28; optional ext4 files system support...." Read the release announcement, release notes and feature overview for further information.
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 01:01 AM
I hoped they would include 2.6.29, but 9.04 is still on 28. I'm always too lazy to make the extra effort and install it myself. 29 is just too new. Well it's only 6 months until 9.10... 
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 08:22 AM
Not a bad distro for Linux beginners due to the size of their forum, but man, is that one bloated OS!! 
Always thought updating to a new version every 6 months was rediculous. After using Ubuntu 5.04 up through 6.04/10, I couldn't take that anymore.
Zenwalk or Blag are MUCH better and lighter.
Always thought updating to a new version every 6 months was rediculous. After using Ubuntu 5.04 up through 6.04/10, I couldn't take that anymore.
Zenwalk or Blag are MUCH better and lighter.
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 08:57 AM
PCLinuxOS was & is the best for me. 
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 11:42 PM
QUOTE (cork1958 @ Apr 24 2009, 08:22) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Always thought updating to a new version every 6 months was rediculous. After using Ubuntu 5.04 up through 6.04/10, I couldn't take that anymore.
Just because there is an update, doesn't mean you have to install it. That's what the long term support versions are there for.
New distro upgrade every 6 months is part of what made Ubuntu this great. They can react faster to changes or desires of the community... Ugly changes don't stick forever...
Also, 6 months really are long in the Linux world. Just look at changes between kernel sub versions. Thousands of changes happen.
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Posted 26 April 2009 - 04:29 AM
Last I checked, the upgrade process from one release version to the next is seamless anyway; just mount the new ISO once every 6 months, and enjoy the new wallpaper.
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Posted 26 April 2009 - 12:36 PM
Or as with Debian, you just click "update" and it updates the packages. A few minutes later, you're on the next version of the OS.
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Posted 27 April 2009 - 05:28 PM
Yes, works like a dream.
Just imagine the same would be possible on windows. Just pressing upgrade and your Vista is now 7.
Just imagine the same would be possible on windows. Just pressing upgrade and your Vista is now 7.
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Posted 03 May 2009 - 10:24 PM
Sorry, I hoped 904 will work great for exchange..., but already few days I tried to add Evolution to my exchange, worthless.....
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Posted 03 May 2009 - 10:33 PM
QUOTE (zapjb @ Apr 24 2009, 07:57) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
PCLinuxOS was & is the best for me.
I will download now - let's see - what it is??? ver.2009.1
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Posted 08 May 2009 - 02:55 PM
QUOTE (alex @ May 3 2009, 16:33) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (zapjb @ Apr 24 2009, 07:57) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
PCLinuxOS was & is the best for me.
I will download now - let's see - what it is??? ver.2009.1
Correct. And PCLOS has a very friendly forum for New Friends.
For PCLOS specific questions. Enjoy.
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