Version 10.04 of Ubuntu is nearing the horizon! Besides this version being an LTS (long term support) edition, there are many new features to get excited about. Here are just a few of the new features from the Ubuntu website:
Improved support for nVidia proprietary graphics drivers
- Three different NVIDIA proprietary drivers are currently available: nvidia-current (190.53), nvidia-173, and nvidia-96. Thanks to a new alternatives system, it is now possible to install all three of these packages at the same time (although it is only possible to have one configured for use at a time).
Social from the Start
- We now feature built-in integration with Twitter, identi.ca, Facebook, and other social networks with the MeMenu in the panel, which is built upon the Gwibber project, which has a completely new, more reliable backend built on top of desktopcouch. Gwibber now also supports a multi-column view for monitoring multiple feeds simultaneously.
New boot experience
- Multiple changes to look, feel and speed of the boot experience have been included in the Ubuntu 10.04 LTS beta.
New Themes
- The desktop has been beautified with the addition of two brand new themes, Ambiance and Radiance. New wallpaper and icons are also included.
Ubuntu One Music Store
- Millions of songs are available for purchase from your Ubuntu desktop, integrated with the Rhythmbox Music Player and using Ubuntu One cloud storage for backup and easy sync. Watch http://one.ubuntu.com/blog for the public beta launch.
You can read about the rest of the changes for the upcoming release
here.
