Horny for Ubuntu 8.10: first look at Intrepid Ibex
The first alpha release of Ubuntu 8.10, codenamed Intrepid Ibex, was made available on Saturday. This preliminary Intrepid prerelease includes updated packages, a new version of the Linux kernel, and an experimental new visual style.
Ubuntu adheres to a time-based release cycle and puts out a new major release every six months. Development of a new version begins soon after each major release. The first stage of the Ubuntu development cycle, which is now complete for Intrepid, is planning the roadmap and merging in updated packages from upstream Debain.
A close look at the roadmap and blueprints reveals a modest but promising assortment of planned features for Ubuntu 8.10. In addition to subnotebook improvements, Ubuntu 8.10 will get an assortment of other new features and notable application upgrades, including OpenOffice.org 3 and improved KDE integration for Firefox. Another big change that is going on right now is a visual overhaul, which will bring a new look to Ubuntu. A major theme change was originally planned for 8.04, but it was deferred for various reasons until now. The new style will use dark colors with bright orange highlights. Work on this has already started and a very rough first attempt is visible in alpha 1.
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