Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop Edition

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Publisher: Canonical
Platform: Windows
Format: Box

Enables mobile, flexible computing for a changingdigital world

Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop Edition is designed for the pervasively connected digitallifestyle. With new 3G network support, users can move smoothly from wired andWiFi networks onto 3G cell phone networks while traveling. Ubuntu 8.10 is alsobuilt to be shared - users can start a quick "guest session" on thefly and let someone use their computer to surf the Web or check email, whilemaintaining the security and integrity of their own data. And if that personreally enjoys their brief session as an Ubuntu guest, they can put Ubuntu on anyUSB key and take it home to install on their own computer rather than having toburn a CD.

As a bonus, all Ubuntu 8.10 users will be able to enjoy programming from theBBC, with high quality streamed content available through the default mediaplayers in Ubuntu 8.10. Canonical has worked with the BBC to make sure that muchof the material is available to users in all locations.

3G Support
For constant connectivity public WiFi has limitations. Improvements to thenetwork manager in Ubuntu 8.10 makes it simple to detect and connect to 3Gnetworks and manage connectivity. This connectivity is delivered through aninbuilt 3G modem, through 'dongle' support, through a mobile phone or throughBluetooth. It is a complex environment that Ubuntu 8.10 simplifies through asingle interface and the auto-detection of many of the most popular devices.

Write Ubuntu to and Install from a USB Drive
Ubuntu has been made available to users as an image for CDs and DVDs to date.But CDs and DVDs are slower, less portable and less convenient than USB sticks.Now, a simple application in Ubuntu will allow users to write Ubuntu to a USBdrive, even a modified version of Ubuntu with their data on it, so it can becarried everywhere to plug in and use on any machine.

Guest Sessions
In a world of 'always on' pervasive computing it is more likely that users lendtheir computers to colleagues or friends at conferences, cafes or at parties sothey can check email, etc. Guest sessions allow users to lock down a sessioneasily so a guest can use the full system without interference with programs ordata.

BBC Content
Starting the media players within Ubuntu (Totem Movie Player and Rhythmbox)launches a menu of selected content from the broadcaster that is free to air.This is a mixture of video, radio and podcasts and available in high quality,much of it playable using non-proprietary codecs. Content is constantly updatedvia the corporation's stream and will vary dependent on location, though somecontent will be available for every user.

Latest Gnome 2.24 Desktop Environment
The GNOME desktop environment project features include a new instant messagingclient, a built-in time tracker, improved file management and toolbars plusbetter support for multiple monitor use with the ability to set screenresolution by monitor.

System Requirements:

• This is a double-sided DVD and will work on both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures
• Runs on most PCs including those with Intel, AMD and compatible processors
• Minimum of 256 MB of RAM
• Minimum of 4 GB Hard Disk space
• CD-ROM drive