Ubuntu 8.04 Released
The latest version of the Ubuntu Linux distribution i.e. 8.04 has been released. This version is designated as LTS. LTS stands for "long term support" meaning support will be provided for a much longer period.
There are two versions: the desktop version (supported until 2011) and the Server version (supported until 2013). You can download the desktop version if you want to give it a try, because it is what you will need to perform normal tasks on your computer.
If you didn’t know about the Ubuntu project, here is some information:
Ubuntu is a community developed operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. Whether you use it at home, at school or at work Ubuntu contains all the applications you’ll ever need, from word processing and email applications, to web server software and programming tools.
Ubuntu is and always will be free of charge. You do not pay any licensing fees. You can download, use and share Ubuntu with your friends, family, school or business for absolutely nothing.
We issue a new desktop and server release every six months. That means you’ll always have the the latest and greatest applications that the open source world has to offer.Ubuntu is designed with security in mind. You get free security updates for at least 18 months on the desktop and server. With the Long Term Support (LTS) version you get three years support on the desktop, and five years on the server. There is no extra fee for the LTS version, we make our very best work available to everyone on the same free terms. Upgrades to new versions of Ubuntu are and always will be free of charge.
More information: www.ubuntu.com
You can also order free CDs, but it will take a few weeks before they reach you. Ordering the CDs should be your option only when you don’t have a fast Internet connection. For ordering your free Ubuntu Cds see http://shipit.ubuntu.com
I am downloading the distribution right now to upgrade my Linux partitions. I would recommend using the torrent file to download the distribution. Right now, there will be many people downloading the files, so downloads may not be so fast (even when you choose the nearest mirror). This problem is eliminated with torrents.
Download this version and give it a try. I am sure you will not be disappointed.
NOTE: If you have a computer with low RAM, download the ALTERNATE installation CD. If you have like 256MB of RAM, your installation will be very slow with the conventional live CD. So, download the alternate CD and you should have no problem during the installation process.
