Ubuntu 7.10 and the Ubuntu Open Week
The release of Ubuntu 7.10 (aka Gutsy Gibbon) is now only a few days away. It’s due to be released on the 18th October, but if you just can’t wait you can now download the Release Candidate to take a look. Some of the new features include:
Desktop
- Compiz Fusion 3-D desktop effects
- Automatic printer configuration
- Automated Firefox plugin installation
Server
- AppArmor provides an added layer of protection against undiscovered security vulnerabilities
- Pre-configured installation options for Mail Server, Print Server, Database Server, and File Server in addition to the existing LAMP and DNS options
Don’t forget to check out issue #5 of the Full Circle Magazine for more details on using Ubuntu 7.10.
To mark the release of version 7.10, the Ubuntu community is holding an Ubuntu Open Week between 22nd - 27th October. This will be include a number of online workshops to find out more on using Ubuntu desktop and server. Visit the Ubuntu Open Week community page for a timetable of events.
Posted by Jon 
13.Oct.07
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