Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope hops onto the scene

The latest greatest version of Ubuntu has arrived.

Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope . Get it here. Test your computer to see if its compatible with Jaunty by downloading the desktop CD and selecting "try Ubuntu without changing your computer at all" during the boot process.

Thinking about doing a release party?  See if there is a release party in your area or schedule your own at  JauntyReleaseParties

Jaunty has been happily hopping around inside my Dell Vostro 1500 laptop since the Alpha 5 version came out in February.  I have experience a rock solid operating system that fully supports my hardware. Boot time is much quicker than version 8:10 and the overall look and feel is much more polished.

A complete list of changes in Jaunty can be found at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JauntyJackalope/TechnicalOverview

The new notification system is a welcomed addition that improves the overall look and feel. Check out the  example below.

http://www.markshuttleworth.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/jaunty904_notifications_example1_web_092.swf

So don't waste any time, click the Ubuntu laptop above and download the latest greatest version of Ubuntu since...well umm since the last version.

Check out the following links for more Ubuntu related info and maybe even shop for a new coffee mug.

The official Ubuntu store  http://shop.ubuntu.com/

Ubuntu Support page http://www.ubuntu.com/support

Ubuntu for your netbooks http://www.canonical.com/projects/ubuntu/unr

The PDF Edition of Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference is available entirely free of charge.  http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/download_main.html

Lifehacker first look at Ubuntu 9.04 http://lifehacker.com/5224586/first-look-at-ubuntu-904-jaunty-jackalope

The H has a nice review at http://www.h-online.com/open/Ubuntu-9-04-on-the-test-bench--/features/113143