Ubuntu8.04 official version will be released on September 10, April 24

After a long period of careful testing, the Ubuntu team confirmed the final release date of the Ubuntu April 24 open-source operating system. The 8.04 official version of the Ubuntu open-source operating system will be easier to deploy and use. Now we can download the final test version of Ubuntu8.04, which was released on April 9, March 20. The officially released version of Ubuntu8.04, codenamed HardyHeron, will include the following features: 1. add Wubi for Linux for the first time

After a long period of careful testing, the Ubuntu 8.04 open-source operating system has determined the final release date, January 1, April 24. The 8.04 official version of the Ubuntu open-source operating system will be easier to deploy and use.

Now we can download the final test version of Ubuntu March 20, which was released on April 9, 8.04. It is expected that the official release of Ubuntu 8.04, codenamed "Hard Heron", will include the following features:

1. the first time we added the Wubi installation feature for the Linux operating system, we have already introduced this feature to you. The biggest advantage of this feature is to allow users to install uBuntu 8.04 on Windows operating systems, independent hard disk partitions are not required. Ubuntu does not affect any Windows operating system settings. You can uninstall the uBuntu system just as you Uninstall any Windows application.

2. KVM virtualization technology is now integrated into Ubuntu 8.04. with administrator privileges, users can easily create and manage virtual machines.

3. Inkscape 0.46 allows Ubuntu to support the PDF format.

4. Added some applets such as the world clock function.

5. Replace the Serpentine recording software with the Brasero CD/DVD recording software.

6. Use a more easily configured firewall program, ufw

7. Additional memory protection to defend against root kits and other malicious attack codes.

In addition, after the release of Ubuntu 8.04, the 18-month-old Ubuntu 6.10 operating system will be stopped, but Ubuntu 7.04 and 7.10 will still be available for technical support.