Ubuntu 8.10 To Be Released Today

      by Wyatt Walter

Ubuntu 8.10 is scheduled for release later today. The new version builds on previous releases with a few new features. Probably the most notable on the server side of things is the new virtual machine builder that now comes with the JeOS (Just enough Operating System) which was also just introduced last year. Ubuntu is bragging that virtual machines can be installed and booted within 5 minutes using the new JeOS virtual machine builder. JeOS acts as a kind of hypervisor as it’s just a stripped down version of the OS as the name implies, perfect for running other guest operating systems on top of it. Other features and improvements include better RAID controller support, support for encrypted home directories, simplified firewall management, and full support for the Apache Tomcat/OpenJDK platform.

On the desktop side, we see, of course, a newer version of the Gnome Desktop Environment, claiming better support for multi-monitor setups. They have added a new “guest session” feature which allows a “guest” user to login and have a limited set of applications and directories to use. Support was added to allow the OS to be installed and booted off a flash drive. Ubuntu has also made it simpler for connecting to 3G wireless networks using 3G modems, a cable or Bluetooth connection to a wireless phone.

The release will be available at Ubuntu.com.

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