Ubuntu Linux 8.10's five best features
I've been running Ubuntu 8.10, aka "Intrepid Ibex," on a Gateway GT5622 and on a Lenovo R61 ThinkPad. On these PCs, Ubuntu 8.10 ran without any hiccups, so I could focus on the features.
Number one on my list is the new Ubuntu's support for 3G wireless devices and its improved Wi-Fi support. Until Mobile WiMax becomes as universal as cellular I expect I'll find myself needing a high-speed network with no alternative except 3G.
Next up, while not a GNOME desktop fan, I do like the latest Ubuntu's combination of GNOME 2.24 desktop and the X.Org 7.4 windows manager. They provide a smooth ride and I especially liked Nautilus, the GNOME file manager's tab support.
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