Ubuntu8.10 is released soon

Ubuntu has released Ubuntu8.10 (IntrepidIbex) RC on Friday (August 24) in Beijing time. The main new features are: * The latest version of the GNOME2.24-GNOME desktop environment, including enhanced versions of programs such as Nautilus File Manager and FileRoller supported by more archival formats. * X. Org7.4-provides better support for hot swapping of Input hardware devices. * Lin

Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) RC has been released on Friday (August 24) in Beijing time. The main new features include:

* GNOME 2.24-the latest version of GNOME desktop environment, including enhanced versions of Nautilus File Manager with tab browsing support and File Roller supported by more archival formats.
* X. Org 7.4-provides better support for hot swapping of Input hardware devices.
* Linux kernel 2.6.27-better hardware support.
* Encryption of private directories makes personal data more secure.
* Customer session support.
* Network Manager 0.7.
* "Last successful boot" Restore menu.
* DKMS allows you to automatically recompile the kernel driver.
* Samba 3.2.
* PAM authorization framework.
* Totem BBC plug-in.

The official Ubuntu 8.10 version will be officially released on Thursday (30), and will be available for free download. The desktop and server versions can be downloaded from the official website. This version focuses on portability and connectivity. It allows users to store the entire system to a USB flash drive. Currently, its network manager also supports 3G wireless network device connection. The media players include Totem Movie Player and Rhythmbox, And the iPlayer2.0 version containing the BBC will be released next summer.

In addition, it also includes the Guest Sessioning function, which allows one user to lock his account and another user to log on without affecting the programs and data run by the previous user.