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October 18th, 2007

Ubuntu 7.10 - One sweet OS

Posted by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes @ 3:00 pm

Categories: Linux, My Linux Experience

Tags: Ubuntu, Theme, Operating System, Ubuntu 7.10, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

My ISO of Ubuntu 7.10 “Gutsy Gibbon” finished downloading a few hours ago and I’ve had some time to explore this new Linux distro.

Ubuntu 7.10 is one sweet OS.  Visually, Gutsy Gibbon isn’t all that different to Feisty Fawn.  The theme has been tweaked and is easier on the eye but overall the look is pretty much the same.  Anyone used to Feisty should feel completely at home with 7.10.

Ubuntu 7.10 - One sweet OS

One of the aspects of Gutsy that feels much improved over previous versions is speed.  Everything feels faster and snappier, from loading up the OS to clicking on menus.  At first I thought that this was an illusion (new things always seem faster) but then I loaded up the Live CDs for both Gutsy and Feisty on the same system and 7.10 has a significant performance advantage over 7.04.  Everywhere I look, I can’t help but be impressed.

But there’s more to Gutsy than just a tune up.  there are a number of new and improved features - I’ll cover these in later posts.

I’ll have more to say about this OS over the next few days, but for now I’ll leave you with a quick screenshot gallery.  Enjoy!

Ubuntu 7.10 - One sweet OS

Anyone else having fun with 7.10?

Adrian Kingsley-HughesAdrian is a technology journalist and author who has devoted over a decade to helping users get the most from technology. He also runs a popular blog called The PC Doctor. See his full profile and disclosure of his industry affiliations

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security flaw in Ubuntu 7.10 screensaver  qmlscycrajg | 10/24/07
Quickly fixed  Dave32265 | 10/24/07
the flaw is known since July!  qmlscycrajg | 10/25/07
errata corrige: the flaw is known since April!  qmlscycrajg | 10/25/07
yes its one sweet operating system but...  rebelxhardcore | 10/26/07
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Growing up, maturing, or........  Ole Man | 10/30/07
Ubuntu 7.10: security flaw in Compiz  qmlscycrajg | 11/02/07
Ubuntu 7.10 bug could kill your hard drive!  qmlscycrajg | 11/05/07
I love Ubuntu too  John Musbach | 11/13/07
What's it good for?  Crestview | 12/19/07
Now I'm not a linux user nor a fan per se of Open Source  Laff | 12/20/07
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