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As Ubuntu 9.10 gets ready for launch, the news from Beta labs is a good one. Filled with positive reviews, this new version of Ubuntu seems to take Linux desktop to a new level. Let’s see what Ubuntu 9.10 codenamed Karmic Koala has to offer.

Boot Time:

While Ubuntu 9.04 set the benchmark to 25 seconds, Ubuntu 9.10 further takes it down to 10 secs. The earlier version lived up to its promise so I strongly feel this one will also. Lesser boot time means you can start working faster on your computer.

New Artwork:

Ubuntu 9.10 will bring along new artwork. The wallpapers released by Canonical for Ubuntu 9.10 are a fresh one which will appeal to a wide audience. Some are light will some are dark which will pretty much favour all. The login screen has also been polished & looks really brilliant. Check out this Softpedia post on Ubuntu 9.10 artwork.

Software Center:

Ubuntu 9.10 will replace ‘Add/Remove’ under application menu with the new & more versatile Software Center. Software Center will make managing softwares on your Ubuntu system a piece of cake. In later version, Software Center is expected to grow radically to replace Synaptic, Update Manager, gdebi & even some parts of computer janitor.

Cloud Computing:

Cloud Computing makes a debut in Ubuntu 9.10. With cloud computing you can work more efficiently as the resources are efficiently managed over different servers over a network. Cloud computing will enable stability at peak times when there is work overload. You can read more about Ubuntu Cloud Computing here.

Kernel Mode Setting:

Taking a cue from Fedora 11, Ubuntu 9.10 RC implemented Kernel Mode Setting. Kernel Mode Setting enables a smooth graphical bootup which doesn’t flicker & boots faster. It will be enabled by default in Ubuntu 9.10.

Ext 4 File System:

Ubuntu 9.10 will now by default install on Ext 4 file system which again improves on disk performance thus making the overall system faster & responsive. Though Ext 4 was available in Ubuntu 9.04 but it will be installed by default under Ubuntu 9.10.

Ubuntu One:

Keeping pace with Cloud Computing, Ubuntu 9.10 introduces Ubuntu One which is basically a vault where you can keep all your documents, softwares, backup etc. Further you can share files with your friends & even synchronise data on your Ubuntu desktop seamlessly with Ubuntu One. It works on cloud computing technology. You can signup for Ubuntu One here.

GRUB 2:

GRUB 2 is now the default bootloader in Ubuntu 9.10 replacing the older Legacy bootloader.

New Intel Video Driver:

Ubuntu 9.10 will ship with a newer Intel driver which will solve the performance issues which plagued Ubuntu 9.04. Kernel Mode Setting will be enabled by default on Intel hardware which will reduce boot-time flickering & also improve suspend/resume speeds.

Empathy Instant Messenger:

Ubuntu 9.10 will ditch Pidgin & include a new instant messenger – Empathy to satisfy all your instant messaging needs.

Kubuntu Netbook Release:

Kubuntu 9.10 will mark the first netbook release. It will feature the latest KDE 4.3.2 desktop, Amarok 2.2, K3B & Openoffice 3.1.1(Integrated with KDE) to name a few. It is optimised to run on netbooks having smaller screens.

It’s now time to wait & watch for the Ubuntu 9.10 which will land on 29^th October 2009. I think I’ll be having fun testing this new Ubuntu release. I’m looking forward to it.

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