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Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04 Release Notes Rewritten in Plain Eng
fsckin.com — Ubuntu claims to be a “Linux for Human Beings,” and for the most part they actually do a good job of it. One place they fail miserably is in their release notes - they’re just too damn complicated for anyone who doesn’t know what all the different component names stand for. I decided to rewrite the release notes in simple language.
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- Shootfast, on 03/29/2008, -4/+102"We have upgraded to the newest version of the internet" - Classic
- theaceoffire, on 03/29/2008, -1/+16Still, we have to remember that some people are not as use to the terms we use on a daily basis.
Hell, I remember back when I had no clue about anything concerning computers, and the idea of making "partitions" scared the crap out of me...- sinembarg0, on 03/29/2008, -4/+3used to
- Fergy, on 03/29/2008, -5/+2"Hell, I remember back when I had no clue about anything concerning computers"
You have learned a lot since yesterday hm?- theaceoffire, on 03/29/2008, -0/+3Yes!
- arekarek, on 03/29/2008, -8/+2This one would make it Linux for Dumbasses, not Human Beings.
- Zaeboes, on 03/29/2008, -1/+3This group you speak of is quite a majority. This must be their attempt to attract myspace users from windows.
- mateusap, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1you don't talk much to people, do you?
- Zaeboes, on 03/31/2008, -0/+0Not really. Would you like to talk?
- Zaeboes, on 03/29/2008, -0/+7I'm not sure if the article has been altered since you posted your comment, but it doesn't say that. It says, "We have upgraded to the newest version of the award winning internet browser, Firefox."
- init100, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1If you read the first few comments on the page, you'll find out.
- init100, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1If you read the first few comments on the page, you'll find out.
- rpgmaker, on 03/29/2008, -2/+1FTA: "Downloading large files has a new, more informative interface. You can easily see download speeds, percent completed and estimated time to completion."
If we didn't knew already that you were talking about transmission we wouldn't understand. You're underestimating Linux users. If you were trying to make a point with this post you failed. The ubuntu release notes are pretty good, I'm going to down-vote this on ubuntu brainstorm. - greatsage, on 03/30/2008, -0/+0Shootfast is a supercilious dick - who shoots too fast...
Give the guy a break .... jeez... junior diggers out-cooling each other make me blow chunks...
- theaceoffire, on 03/29/2008, -1/+16Still, we have to remember that some people are not as use to the terms we use on a daily basis.
- trogdoor, on 03/29/2008, -9/+115"We have upgraded to the newest version of the internet"
I'm sorry, but I refuse to 'simplify' something to the point of inaccuracy. If you absolutely MUST avoid the word "Browser" then at least do it in a way that is not lying to the user ( Yes, oversimplification is lying, their 'internet' has not been upgraded, period ). For instance possibly "This new release enhances your internet experience". Even though that sounds like Advertising BS at least it's not going to mislead the user into thinking that 'the internet' is something which resides on their computer and can be 'upgraded' via a software update.- estaticd, on 03/29/2008, -4/+35The bit about the newest internet was indeed tounge-in-cheek. Thanks for the suggestions and correcting my "talking down" to everyone - regular readers might "get" the sense of humor, but not everyone else. :)
Here's the new description, it fits better without talking down to anyone:
"We have upgraded to the newest version of the award winning internet browser, Firefox. It looks better and runs faster than before, while still remaining as secure as ever. We think you'll like the improved experience."- scy1192, on 03/29/2008, -8/+1that sounds even worse than before.
- tvanwyk, on 03/31/2008, -0/+1No, it sounds much better than saying "the internet has been upgraded."
I would ditch the "improved experience" crap - sounds like MS marketing shills trying to talk up IE7 or Outlook or something.
- tvanwyk, on 03/31/2008, -0/+1No, it sounds much better than saying "the internet has been upgraded."
- scy1192, on 03/29/2008, -8/+1that sounds even worse than before.
- insllvn, on 03/29/2008, -4/+8There are still a lot of computer users who think the big blue E is the internet. Perhaps you could argue they shouldn't be using GNU/Linux in the first place, but if the goal of a project is mass adoption (Ubuntu's stated goal) they must appeal even to those who don't know what a browser is. While I agree that this is dumbing it down a bit too much, intellectual elitism and tech snobbery will only drive people away and cement Microsoft Windows as synonymous with "the computer."
- HonoredMule, on 03/29/2008, -0/+3I'll settle for a broadness of appeal that doesn't compromise quality of the actual product.
- Commodore13, on 03/29/2008, -0/+3You don't really have a sense of humor do you?
- L0t3k, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1No *****, right? Worse yet, the Digg drones mod him up. What a decent guy, he doesn't come in here and make fun of trogdoor for something that went over his head, he politely changes the text to something that might appease the obnoxious folks on digg.
How about this, if you like the regular release notes, read those. In the meantime, don't bash someone that takes time to contribute something that might be useful. Or put simply, "shut the ***** up".
- L0t3k, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1No *****, right? Worse yet, the Digg drones mod him up. What a decent guy, he doesn't come in here and make fun of trogdoor for something that went over his head, he politely changes the text to something that might appease the obnoxious folks on digg.
- ostracize, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1Next thing you know they'll start asking you to put "the Internet" on a CD so they can install it on their computer.
- stuffradio, on 03/30/2008, -0/+2Downloading: The Internet
Time Remaining: 5 million years...5.1 million years... 5.2 million years
Me: DAMMIT Hurry up!
*Sips coffee*
- stuffradio, on 03/30/2008, -0/+2Downloading: The Internet
- estaticd, on 03/29/2008, -4/+35The bit about the newest internet was indeed tounge-in-cheek. Thanks for the suggestions and correcting my "talking down" to everyone - regular readers might "get" the sense of humor, but not everyone else. :)
- jamesatdigg, on 03/29/2008, -12/+1nice upgrade guide http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-troubleshoot-wire ...
- jamesatdigg, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1correct link http://www.ubuntugeek.com/upgrade-ubuntu-710-gutsy ...
- knight666, on 03/29/2008, -18/+2The man is right when he says:
"I love Ubuntu, but I wouldn't recommend it to my dad."
Well, maybe MY dad could use it, but my mom would have severe problems.
But noone blames you for trying Ubuntu!- specialK16, on 03/29/2008, -0/+6Evidently that's because your dad is male while your mother is female, duh!
- XVampireX, on 03/29/2008, -20/+6that "We have upgraded to the newest version of the internet" is so ***** lame, you're not a nerd, you're a dork.
It's as inaccurate as it comes. You should change it as soon as possible if you don't want people really angry at you, like the ones above and me...- Tonorific, on 03/29/2008, -5/+13Your just jealous that they have a newer internet than you do. With shiny new IP address's.
- Remmy, on 03/29/2008, -24/+1Seriously? This seems like a list more targeted at a child. Honestly, this is one of the reasons I loathe Ubuntu. It's trying to be the AOL of GNU/Linux. You're getting a user base of people who have absolutely no idea what the hell they are doing and when something breaks, they're screwed without the community because they didn't take time to learn how to use their operating system.
- MaverickAlex, on 03/29/2008, -0/+13It doesn't matter what operating system you use, the majority of users are morons. Get used to it.
- djbon2112, on 03/29/2008, -1/+11I don't see why that's bad. I'm ***** sick of this elitist prick attitude among long-time Linux users. If it's simplified to the point that an average user can use it, it's the "AOL of GNU/Linux". How's this: you pricks ***** off, and let the people in the community who actually care about Linux's future do their job: getting new people on the boat.
- adamwho, on 03/29/2008, -0/+3I agree. I work in UNIX for my job and sometimes I get stuck. It is difficult to know everything about ANY operating system. I would be stuck Windows sometimes without online advice.
- adamwho, on 03/29/2008, -0/+3I agree. I work in UNIX for my job and sometimes I get stuck. It is difficult to know everything about ANY operating system. I would be stuck Windows sometimes without online advice.
- EtherGnat, on 03/29/2008, -1/+2My wife is a teacher and has taught computing to K through 4th graders as well as parent computing classes. Between the two groups, the "children" are definitely far better versed in computers.
- dualscreenman, on 03/29/2008, -18/+4Buried for "Latest version of the internet".
- Rhenthalin, on 03/29/2008, -4/+76Real Humans don't bother reading release notes.
- OneLess, on 03/29/2008, -0/+14The ultimate Turing test!
- jbhannah, on 03/29/2008, -0/+6I've always wondered whether I'm human or robot. I guess I know now.
- L0t3k, on 03/30/2008, -0/+2For good reason, they're useless to most people.
Now they actually might read them.
- jabz, on 03/29/2008, -7/+8I think this was a great idea and you did a very job. It`s much easier to understand, for example for my mother. She does not read release notes.
- exaulz, on 03/29/2008, -4/+13Wow, I actually learned a few things from this version of the release notes-- and I'm constantly reading the release notes in the Ubuntu website.
This is a really good idea. I added my vote to the brainstorm. - mrogi, on 03/29/2008, -6/+10Up until I read these new Ubuntu release notes I thought Nautilus was a workout machine for getting in shape.
- zwaldowski, on 03/29/2008, -0/+7I thought it was a fossil.
- gplpark92, on 03/29/2008, -1/+3isn't that an awesome jazz song from the 70s?
- passedoutghost, on 03/30/2008, -0/+2That's odd, I thought it was a badass submarine built specifically for fighting giant squids...
- canthraxp, on 03/29/2008, -2/+13I agree with this guy, the latest version of ubuntu came with some name changes that made it less scary. Like, instead of "install or try ubuntu", it is "Try Ubuntu without doing changes to my computer".
Anyone with brainstorm accounts "digg" the idea up:
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/5580/- zwaldowski, on 03/29/2008, -0/+2I fully agree with making things more plain-text, but there's a difference between making things simple and acting like your intended userbase is retarded.
- JessicaSarahS, on 03/29/2008, -7/+5I just visited to get a better look at the picture :p
- Westford, on 03/29/2008, -7/+0Hardy Heron, eh?
- Westford, on 03/29/2008, -4/+0Here I thought my comment was too general to be specified as "dugg up" or "dugg down" material. Or was it the vagueness of my comment that determined it needed to be buried? Did I sound too Canadian?
- EtherGnat, on 03/29/2008, -0/+7A comment should attempt to add something to the discussion. Repeating two words from the title does not.
- Westford, on 03/29/2008, -4/+0Here I thought my comment was too general to be specified as "dugg up" or "dugg down" material. Or was it the vagueness of my comment that determined it needed to be buried? Did I sound too Canadian?
- CATSCEO, on 03/29/2008, -2/+4Mirror?
- nanousr, on 03/29/2008, -2/+44Full Text:
If you have been using Windows all your life, it’s no secret that switching to Linux is not an easy decision to make. Last September I was fed up with Windows Vista and decided to make the plunge.
It wasn’t easy. I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone. The day where I can recommend that my father use Linux (without the fear of him calling me on a daily basis to fix things) is the day I’ll proclaim the “year of the Linux desktop” has arrived.
I’ve spent hours upon hours trying to get things working, and as time goes on, those problems get easier to solve. One problem that I find runs rampant in the Linux community is over-using jargon, acronyms and sometimes even program names that people just assume you know what they’re talking about. It’s not intentional, but sometimes it’s difficult for me to wade through, even after using it exclusively for near 8 months.
Ubuntu, who has made tremendous progress towards making life in Linux easier has it’s own share of problems. One of those problems is highlighted in their release notes.
Ubuntu claims to be a “Linux for Human Beings,” and for the most part they actually do a good job of it. One place they fail miserably is in their release notes - they’re just too damn complicated for anyone who doesn’t know what all the different component names stand for.
I’ve set out to accomplish the simple task of converting the techno-jargon into readable english that anyone can understand, by using simple language and avoiding program names, acronyms and version numbers.
A fantastic example of getting the “Feature List” documented properly, while not overwhelming the end user is the absolutely gigantic 300+ New Features list for Mac OS X Leopard. I’m not kidding.
Just about every documented feature describes what value the change is for the user. This is what is important! Users don’t care about the latest version of Program X, they want to know what benefits they’ll see from the new version.
I’m targeting Ubuntu here, since it’s what I still use on my desktop. They also have a petition on their user-submitted idea website to stop including such technical information in the release notes so “mere mortals” can understand what is changing in the new versions.
With that out of the way, let’s get started. First, the name of the upcoming release, which is less than a month away is called “Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04 LTS” Even the name needs to be explained for someone who is brand new:
Ubuntu is the name of the distribution.
Hardy Heron is the “Codename” of the release.
8.04 is the version, which designates that it is being released in 2008, in April (the fourth month).
LTS means software and security updates are provided for three years.
Now that we have the name, codename, version, and support defined, let’s go a little further into the rabbit hole.
New Features since the last release:
The latest version of Ubuntu includes upgraded core software which helps to save electricity for some of the newer 64-bit computers and laptops purchased in the last 5 years. This core upgrade also improves performance as well as new support for more hardware like printers, scanners, and other peripherals.
Enjoy a better first-time installation experience with our improved screen settings detection system. If problems arise with display settings, your computer should be able to recover gracefully.
There is a new utility to change your screen size, which is especially useful if you have two monitors. This also means that if you have a laptop and an external display (i.e. projector or 2nd monitor) you’ll be able to change things like screen size, and choose which monitor is your primary output easier in the latest version.
Hurray! The computer and file browser has been updated! This version has new features for pausing large file transfers, and also makes it possible to undo accidental file moves. If you try to send files to a folder you don’t have permissions for, you will be asked for the system password to complete the requested operation, instead of getting a nasty error message.
nautilus-gvfs.jpg
If you attempt to make changes to the computer that would normally require a system password to access, there is a new “Unlock” button on some dialogs to make it easier to understand what needs to be done to change the setting.
beta_polkit.png
The new sound system is fantastic! Now you can play movies, music, and voice chat at the same time without running into problems.
We have upgraded to the newest version of the award winning internet browser, Firefox. It looks better and runs faster than before, while still remaining as secure as ever. We think you’ll like the improved experience.
firefox3-beta4.png
Downloading large files has a new, more informative interface. You can easily see download speeds, percent completed and estimated time to completion.
transmission-gtk.png
The remote control application has been updated. You’ll be happy to know that accessing multiple computers is now easier than ever, and you can automatically find other computers to connect to on the same network.
Burning CDs and DVDs just got a whole lot easier with an easy to use wizard-based program.
brasero.png
Displaying Time and Weather in other time zones is simplified, thanks to our new World Clock program.
intlclock.png
We added in a program for making posters, signs, family tree charts, and everything else that you might think about taking to a print shop. Now we can save those files in a format that your print shop technician can use.
If you have a “Windows-only network” at work, you’ll be able to login to the network easier if you take your computer into the office.
Many additional security issues have been resolved before they ever became a problem in our latest release, thanks to our development team who specializes in finding bugs - before they find you. We also updated our firewall software, just in case.
If you thought you needed help in the past to get Ubuntu on your computer that has Microsoft Windows on it right now, you’ll be happy to hear that we have integrated a new installer that works right in Windows. Just put in the CD and you will automatically see the Ubuntu Setup menu, just type in your desired username and password and press “Install” - it’s that easy to get started.
One more thing.., we made also changed to the way your computer works with hard drives and other memory so that it runs faster. How nice of us!
Need to know more? Check out our detailed release notes. - jabz, on 03/29/2008, -2/+28I don`t know what all the disrespect is good for. There are people out there that are not geeks. For them, linux is still not understandable. It`s a good thing helping them out...I do not want the majority of computer users to be on microsoft. If you can help them migrating...do it! Therefore....good job!
- djbon2112, on 03/29/2008, -1/+6I agree. The elitist attitude by old-time Linux users is starting to piss me off. Linux is not "theirs" anymore, and it's time for them to get off their high horse and realize that Linux's future isn't in geeks who hide in their basements coding 24/7, but in average people who want an alternative to MS.
- Planets, on 03/29/2008, -3/+1As I've been suggesting on the Ubuntu forums for a long time: If you're trying to get Ubuntu to be mainstream, but only a small portion of those users can understand what's going on, the goal is a bit useless. The main problematic areas are the release notes and the dependence on the terminal. We're not using DOS any more, people.
- djbon2112, on 03/29/2008, -0/+5The terminal is a non-issue, it's a good idea to get novice users to understand how to use it. Just because Windows decided to ditch text commands doesn't mean they're a bad idea. You can get more done faster in the terminal.
- scy1192, on 03/29/2008, -1/+2I think the rediculous names are what need fixing the most.
- bagboyrebel, on 03/29/2008, -1/+1those are just code names and are no more ridiculous than names like Longhorn (Windows) or Leopard (MacOS)
- RobotBuddha, on 03/29/2008, -1/+1It doesn't even have to be one or the other. gcc works better now than when I first started using linux about ten years back. The main difference is that programming has gotten better on it. I can target other operating systems more easily, and the api for pretty much everything has improved a hundred times over. The only difference is that I can't base my sense of self worth on what operating system I use. And anyone who was doing that in the first place needed to get out of the habit.
- Planets, on 03/29/2008, -3/+1As I've been suggesting on the Ubuntu forums for a long time: If you're trying to get Ubuntu to be mainstream, but only a small portion of those users can understand what's going on, the goal is a bit useless. The main problematic areas are the release notes and the dependence on the terminal. We're not using DOS any more, people.
- djbon2112, on 03/29/2008, -1/+6I agree. The elitist attitude by old-time Linux users is starting to piss me off. Linux is not "theirs" anymore, and it's time for them to get off their high horse and realize that Linux's future isn't in geeks who hide in their basements coding 24/7, but in average people who want an alternative to MS.
- littleodie914, on 03/29/2008, -2/+7http://www.duggmirror.com
- Tikiman49, on 03/29/2008, -1/+2Site died for me, http://tinyurl.com/2m5qv9 = Google cache
- newdigger, on 03/29/2008, -0/+4Damn, it must have really loved you....
- RandaII, on 03/29/2008, -22/+5***** Ubuntu.
- maybeway36, on 03/29/2008, -4/+13Ubuntu is a collection of computer software and therefore has no sexual organs.
- Amiga500, on 03/30/2008, -3/+1That begs the question.... did Ubuntu copy you, or did you copy Ubuntu?
- mutt, on 03/29/2008, -4/+4It seems like you are just being a dick to start a flame war. Many people don't seem to like Ubuntu because its popular, so they all have to be non-conformists.
In all seriousness, on technical merits alone (comparing linux to linux, not other os) what is wrong with Ubuntu? IMO is doing it right and leading the way. - irisblaze, on 03/29/2008, -6/+2dickless scum!
- scy1192, on 03/29/2008, -4/+2robo-rape
- Spr0k3t, on 04/26/2008, -0/+1Go Speed-Humper! [/robot-chicken]
- maybeway36, on 03/29/2008, -4/+13Ubuntu is a collection of computer software and therefore has no sexual organs.
- HouseCentipede, on 03/29/2008, -10/+2Do wireless cards work yet?
- Raegnar, on 03/29/2008, -0/+3yes
- andrewtheart, on 03/29/2008, -0/+6Most wireless cards have worked for a while. It just depends how much time you're willing to invest. You could probably install a wireless driver not automatically handled by Ubuntu in 10 to 15 minutes or less.
- evilregis, on 03/29/2008, -0/+2You make it sound like none work at all. Some cards require some work. Some require more work. Some work out of the box... like my HP DV9000's wireless, for instance. (7.10 works out of the box. Haven't tried 8.04 yet)
- PrismSub7, on 03/29/2008, -4/+8I always thought 'Plain Eng' was like 'Oh hi guyz, i haz upgraded you internet. Hurray'...
- BMANZZS, on 03/29/2008, -1/+2It's kinda like that: We have upgraded to the newest version of the internet.
- cfuse, on 03/29/2008, -4/+4This is the achilles heel of Linux, the poor documentation written solely for a technically savvy audience. When RTFM doesn't solve your problems what are you supposed to do? Linux users don't help their case by treating anyone who doesn't have instant grasp of advanced topics as lepers either.
This is the reason that Linux will never be on the desktop - people don't like to be made to feel stupid.- voetsjoeba, on 03/29/2008, -2/+1Who the hell needs manuals when there's Google?
- init100, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1"people don't like to be made to feel stupid."
They don't like to be treated as children either. There has to be a balance. The "we have upgraded to a new version of the internet" was a few steps too far in the simplify-too-much direction.
- maybeway36, on 03/29/2008, -2/+8Here's an example of good advertising for an open-source OS:
http://www.pcbsd.org/ - fatas, on 03/29/2008, -3/+2Plain English kills your web server.
Fight the urge Geeks. - DonkeyBeliever, on 03/29/2008, -3/+3Yeah this is garbage, no one but the geeks read the release notes!
- passedoutghost, on 03/30/2008, -0/+0or the very bored/excited. I wouldn't really classify myself as a geek, but ever since i could remember i'd go through all the manuals/documentation of anything i bought. I don't know if it's just me though.
- brivapor, on 03/29/2008, -4/+1sounds like heroin to me
just say no- passedoutghost, on 03/30/2008, -0/+0Looks like you've been using heroin to me if you can't read it properly.
- sumguy231, on 03/29/2008, -2/+3Those release notes are so oversimplified that they're nearly useless, which is almost worse than they were before. I think the notes should be written in clearer, more nontechnical language, but if you're mentioning the inclusion of new programs you should at least mention what they're called so people can find them.
- vvelox, on 03/29/2008, -0/+3Over simplified to the point of being useless?
I would go with over simplified to the point of being insulting.
- vvelox, on 03/29/2008, -0/+3Over simplified to the point of being useless?
- InspectorGadget, on 03/29/2008, -1/+7Do Intel HD audio sound cards work properly with optical/HDMI/line out and mic in?
- webcrumb, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1Is this something that should be in the release notes?
- JonForTheWin, on 03/29/2008, -3/+5The myspace-ish picture destroys any credibility this wannabe noob (no he's not even that) could have ever potentially had.
Whoever kills him wins one internet.- Ebjius, on 03/29/2008, -2/+5It better be the newest version.
- SeraphX, on 03/29/2008, -4/+3Is that you in the pic? You're cute, anyhow.
- voetsjoeba, on 03/29/2008, -1/+4FYI, the above person is male.
- passedoutghost, on 03/30/2008, -0/+0Wait till you see me...
- UKsHaDoW, on 03/30/2008, -0/+2its a trap.
- SniperSlap, on 03/29/2008, -0/+3Ubuntu is a great OS for anyone at this point. I think the most basic of users would be hard pressed to criticize the OS.
Linux in general offers great performance for the intermediate to expert users as well. - benmarvin, on 03/29/2008, -1/+5Ah, a 403 error. That's plain english.
- estaticd, on 03/29/2008, -1/+1should be fixed. :) sorry!
- zachberry, on 03/29/2008, -0/+3Personally I think this is fantastic. I consider myself somewhat savvy and have been following the news of ubuntu, but this was totally to the point and even cleared up a few questions I've had. Joe user doesn't really know what GnomeVFS or Bulletproof X means. That stuff is important to power users, and knowing that helps you understand your computer better. But that type of information should be supplemented with a to-the-point PR-style summary. The hardest part I had switching to Linux was the rough learning curve. Not everyone has the patience or savvy to figure everything out.
- tonyhartfield, on 03/29/2008, -1/+2I learned things I didn't know about hardy from reading this and I've read the release notes several times before
- williebee, on 03/29/2008, -0/+3@ estaticd, Good job.
- Cryoniq, on 03/29/2008, -0/+3"The day where I can recommend that my father use Linux (without the fear of him calling me on a daily basis to fix things) is the day I’ll proclaim the “year of the Linux desktop” has arrived."
Uhm.. well that is not correct. However it will happen if one put someone with Windows for sure. Since I got my father over to GNU/Linux he stopped call for help to solve things and learned it himself. In fact.. what is there to fix? PCLinuxOS, and even Ubuntu just work, like they should. - Ademan, on 03/29/2008, -0/+1Someone may have said this, i dunno, but they mentioned the ability to "unlock" dialogs that need root permission, does this work in nautilus as well? because I've been waiting for that feature FOREVER (there IS a plugin but it could be integrated so much better, like the unlock button)
- kahrytan, on 03/29/2008, -0/+2He forgot the mention some of the release notes for Gnome 2.22 like working Compositing for Metacity. You no longer required to use Compiz Fusion for basic stuff like Shadows and Transparency.
GNOME 2.22 introduces window compositing on capable platforms. Fitting with GNOME's "keeping it simple" policy, the features are very low key. The most noticeable changes are drop shadows on windows, live previews when switching windows with Alt+Tab, and transparency effects.
(http://library.gnome.org/misc/release-notes/2.22/)- Ademan, on 03/29/2008, -0/+1No love for xcompmgr why?
xcompmgr -Cc
i'd say xcompmgr is far more mature than metacity's compositioning as well, but its still good to see the features. - webcrumb, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1http://library.gnome.org/misc/release-notes/2.22/
(Hint: put a space after the URL before the parenthesis )
- Ademan, on 03/29/2008, -0/+1No love for xcompmgr why?
- DarkDragon, on 03/29/2008, -1/+3"Downloading large files has a new, more informative interface. You can easily see download speeds, percent completed and estimated time to completion."
No! Transmission is a bittorrent client, not a download client. These are not the same thing, no matter how simple you need to be.- ChuqAU, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1And what do you generally download large files with?
- foltaggio, on 07/11/2008, -0/+1For newbies, that would be over HTTP.
- ChuqAU, on 04/02/2008, -0/+1If a BitTorrent client is pre-installed (as it is in this example), and the site supplying the files provides a .torrent link rather than a direct link to the file, newbies would not be able to tell the difference. To them, they would just be "downloading a large file".
- ChuqAU, on 04/02/2008, -0/+1If a BitTorrent client is pre-installed (as it is in this example), and the site supplying the files provides a .torrent link rather than a direct link to the file, newbies would not be able to tell the difference. To them, they would just be "downloading a large file".
- foltaggio, on 07/11/2008, -0/+1For newbies, that would be over HTTP.
- ChuqAU, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1And what do you generally download large files with?
- hellotyler, on 03/29/2008, -3/+2Too bad these are already basic features in the competitions OS. Not very impressive.
- al11588, on 03/29/2008, -7/+1Ubuntu is the worst operating system no wonder there low on the market . apple is trash look at that turtle neck bitch steve jobs i will throw a potato at him.
Windows Vista-FTW- deadbaby, on 03/30/2008, -0/+2Insightful comments. Thanks for sharing.
- Megatog615, on 03/29/2008, -0/+3"The day where I can recommend that my father use Linux (without the fear of him calling me on a daily basis to fix things) is the day I’ll proclaim the “year of the Linux desktop” has arrived."
I don't get it. My dad calls me with questions about Windows almost every day.- webcrumb, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1The number of calls I got about Windows is why I installed Ubuntu on his machine. I've had two questions: which program is best for writing letters, what's the email program called.
- LOVEANDEQUALITY, on 03/29/2008, -1/+0neat!
- snerfu, on 03/29/2008, -0/+2"We added in a program for making posters, signs, family tree charts, and everything else that you might think about taking to a print shop. Now we can save those files in a format that your print shop technician can use."
What is that? gimp? openoffice.org drawing?- quail20, on 03/30/2008, -0/+0Probably Scribus?
- ITGER, on 03/29/2008, -0/+0Previous versions of Ubuntu were horrrendously slow on my laptop, especially in Firefox. (Thinkpad T42, Radeon 9600, 1 gig ram) Is this version supposed to have fixed that?
- supermanred, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1I wish It would work better with Parallels... Can't use graphics acceleration for things like Compuz Fusion 3D desktop effects yet while running it inside OS X with Parallels.
- quail20, on 03/30/2008, -0/+0I've got to agree with him when it comes to jargon and the attitude that everyone using Linux knows 'xyz' already. I tried Linux distros off and on for years but never stuck with them. They always reminded me of those websites you go to for information and they present everything in root folder form. Don't know what you need or are looking for? Then tough luck.
That said, I took the plunge last week with Ubuntu's Gutsy Gibbon. Installed it on a hand-me-down machine for my son and even got the Linksys usb wifi to work. Good lord, I love it. It's not for everyone's uses but if all you're doing is searching the internet and writing papers its perfect. - Ansem, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1Petition to discuss a different distribution for a change?
I'm thinking Xandros maybe?- init100, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1What is there to say about Xandros, except possibly criticizing them for sleeping with the devil? :)
- init100, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1What is there to say about Xandros, except possibly criticizing them for sleeping with the devil? :)
- Fergy, on 03/30/2008, -0/+1This sounds very interesting:
"We added in a program for making posters, signs, family tree charts, and everything else that you might think about taking to a print shop. Now we can save those files in a format that your print shop technician can use."
But I have no clue where I would find this program in ubuntu. It would be a horrible description if he meant OpenOffice.org and pdf export.
[edit] He meant Inkscape pdf[/edit] -
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