Upgrade Ubuntu from Feisty to Gutsy
Ubuntu Gutsy is the next major release of the most popular Linux distro, due for release in October. Like all Linux distributions you can upgrade to the beta version anytime you want, as long as you don't mind encountering a few bumps in the road.
Features:
Built-in support for cool graphics effects. (compiz-fusion)
Display configuration utility that supports multiple monitors.
Built-in desktop search.
Better printing support, along with a PDF printer.
Fast User Switching, similar to Windows.
New Gnome and Xorg, with an easier theme tool.
Lots of new stuff under the hood.
NOTE: Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy) is still in beta mode as of this writing. Please backup all files or consider not upgrading, because there will likely be problems.
Upgrade:
Use the Alt+F2 key combination to bring up the Run Application dialog, where you'll want to enter the following command:
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