The latest version of the widely-popular, easy-to-use Linux Distribution - Ubuntu was released today. Version 7.04, code-named Feisty Fawn includes (but not limited to) new tools for Windows migrations, wizard for installing codecs not originally included with Ubuntu; and an improved network manager [Release notes]. Ubuntu 7.04 is free, open-source and runs on multiple platforms.
The different desktop environment flavors of Ubuntu (Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and Edubuntu) have also been updated to the 7.04 release.
I have played with Ubunutu with a dual-boot on my laptop. Since I love my iMac, I rarely use Linux or Windows. However, Ubuntu is one of the best distros I have played around with and I went through a phase where I tried them all.
I have only had two issues with Ubuntu.
- Getting the BroadComm wireless card to work correctly. - I was able to resolve this fairly quickly with a visit to the excellent Ubuntu forums.
- Getting the laptop to support an external LCD’s resolution in a dual-monitor set-up. I didn’t really need this, so I never fixed it.
The community support behind Ubuntu is amazing and the users are extremely loyal to the distrobution.
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