Ubuntu Linux is a complete Desktop Linux operating system, which is free of charge and has community and professional support. The Ubuntu community is built based on the ideas in the Ubuntu Declaration: software should be provided free of charge, and software tools should be available in the form of local languages without sacrificing any functionality, people should have the freedom to customize and change their software, including in any way they think appropriate. Ubuntu is an ancient African word, meaning the love of others. Ubuntu Linux brings this kind of fraternity to the world of software.
Steve langasek has announced the Beta Release of ubuntu 9.04, code name "Jaunty jackalope ":" The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the Beta Release of ubuntu 9.04 desktop and server editions. ubuntu 9.04 desktop edition brings faster boot speeds and a new notification system to your everyday computing experience. ubuntu 9.04 Server Edition makes it easy to experiment with cloud computing using eucalyptus on your own servers, and sports an improved mail server integration Stack Based on Postfix and Dovecot. the Ubuntu 9.04 family of variants, kubuntu, xubuntu, UBUNTU studio, and mythbuntu, also reach Beta status today. "See the release announcement and release notes for a detailed listing of all features and upgrade instructions. download (MD5): ubuntu-9.04-beta-desktop-i386.iso (697 MB, torrent), ubuntu-9.04-beta-desktop-amd64.iso (696 MB, torrent ). the other Ubuntu subprojects have also announced their respective beta releases: kubuntu (download, Release Notes), xubuntu (download, Release Notes), UBUNTU Studio (download) andmythbuntu (download ).