Seven improvements to Ubuntu11.10

According to foreign media reports, last week, Canonical released the first test version of Ubuntu11.10 "OneiricOcelot", and plans to release the second test version on April 10, September 22, and then release the official version on April 10, October 13. The following are the improvements and new features of Ubuntu11.10: 1. Smaller DVD images Ubuntu11.10 are reduced to GB for easier management, including all language packs and Inkscape, GIMP, PiTiVi

According to foreign media reports, last week, Canonical released the first test version of Ubuntu 11.10 "Oneiric Ocelot", and plans to release the second test version on April 9, September 22, and then release the official version on April 9, October 13.

The following are the improvements and new features of Ubuntu 11.10:

1. Smaller DVD images

The Ubuntu 11.10 DVD image is reduced to GB for ease of management, including all language packs and applications such as Inkscape, GIMP, PiTiVi, and LibreOffice. Applications that are not included in the DVD image are still archived, and traditional CD images will be provided to users.

2. Ubuntu Core

The new features included in Ubuntu 11.10 include a series of images named Ubuntu Core, including the basic components of the software, suitable for customized Ubuntu desktops and products.

3. Improved 32-bit compatibility

Currently, Ubuntu 11.10 "Oneiric Ocelot" provides "multiarch" support for installing 32-bit libraries and application packages on 64-bit systems. Therefore, the AMD64 computer can install the specified 32-bit software, this includes Skype and Flash without additional compatibility software support.

4. User Interface Improvement

Ubuntu 11.10 "Oneiric Ocelot" contains the new Compiz and Unity versions, providing users with new alt + tab switching and better starters and panel performance. Currently, Places has been renamed as Lenses, which integrates multiple sources and advanced filtering options, such as rating and range. At the same time, the Banshee music player is installed in Ubuntu 11.10 by default.

5. New applications and default

Oneiric Ocelot contains Thunderbird as the default mail client, Dé j à Dup as the default backup tool, and Gwibber as the Weibo client. By default, LightDM is a new logon interface, and The GNOME desktop environment is upgraded to the latest version 3.1.5. The final version will adopt GNOME 3.2. At the same time, the Ubuntu Software Center allows users to search for top-level applications through a dedicated view.

6. New kernel and architecture

Ubuntu 11.10 includes a new kernel based on Linux kernel v3.0.3. At the same time, the GNU tool chain is now based on the GCC 4.6 for i386, AMD64, and ARM OMAP3/OMAP4 architectures.

7. Lubuntu

It is worth mentioning that Lubuntu, a lightweight LXDE desktop-based Ubuntu variant, is now part of the Ubuntu family. At the same time, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, Mythbuntu, and Ubuntu Studio have also been added to the Ubuntu 11.10 test version.