Ubuntu 11.10 a.k.a Oneiric Ocelot has just been released. This highly anticipated release brings the latest open source applications along with some great improvements to the Unity interface. In case you’ve been dying to find out what’s so great about the Ocelot, read on as we give you a quick overview of everything that’s new in 11.10.
Unity’s interface, which we criticized in our earlier post, has undergone a lot of improvements. New effects, better search, and improved file sorting are all part of the Ocelot desktop. Also, the new Alt-Tab switcher makes sure that you multitask in style.
Here’s a nice video giving you an overview of what’s new in Ubuntu 11.10
List of Updated Applications (compared to Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal ) :
Applications that are no longer a part of the default desktop
- Evolution
- PiTiVi
- Synaptic Package Manager
- Computer Janitor
New Applications in Ubuntu 11.10
- Deja Dup
- Thunderbird
- LightDM
Changes To Unity
- New Alt-Tab Switcher
- New Dash Button
- Improved file sorting with Lenses
- Unified Power Menu
- Unified Messaging Menu
To download Ubuntu, head over to this page. Also, if you’re on a fast connection, make sure you download using bittorrent.
Image Credits : Oneiric Ocelot 11.10 via CC
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