Ubuntu 11.10 - Oneiric Ocelot Has Been Released

Ubuntu 11.10, code-named "Oneiric Ocelot" has been released. This latest version of Ubuntu improves on the previous release which marked the introduction of a whole new Desktop concept in Unity. In this version of Ubuntu - 11.10, the Desktop shell Unity has been updated to make it even better.



These are the major enhancements introduced in Ubuntu 11.10.

• Unity Desktop shell has been updated and improved upon.
• Introduces specialized "Lenses". These are similar to "Activities" in KDE 4.x.
• "Ubuntu software center" sees improvements in speed, better usability, and search functionality enhancements. It also looks better.
• Thunderbird is made the default email client replacing Evolution.
• A full update to GNOME 3. Brings the latest version of applications. 
• Ubuntu One (Ubuntu's personal cloud) has been even more tightly integrated with the Ubuntu desktop. Ubuntu One provides 5GB of free storage online to every subscriber.
• Dash - the central search driven interface of Ubuntu, now provides instant access to your personal and online music collections through the music lens, which will also search the Ubuntu One Music Store.
• Deja Dup is included as the default backup tool in Ubuntu 11.10.
• Ubuntu 11.10 is now available in 38 languages.

For more detailed information regarding the features in Ubuntu 11.10, read the release notes or see it in pictures.

To sample the Ubuntu 11.10 experience, you can visit the Ubuntu website and explore a web-based demonstration of Ubuntu. This provides an interactive overview of how Ubuntu looks and feels, and gives a convenient way to introduce friends and colleagues to the Ubuntu experience.

You can download Ubuntu 11.10 by visiting the following link.

If you are already using a previous version of Ubuntu (11.04), you will be offered an automatic upgrade to Ubuntu 11.10 via the Update Manager. For older versions of Ubuntu, please read the upgrade documentation.


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