Ubuntu GNU/Linux 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon Desktop Edition

"Ubuntu makes no distinction between community and enterprise editions, Ubuntu 7.10 is our best work and is available freely to all. Ubuntu has consistently ranked #1 in reviews of security update responsiveness and effectiveness. The Ubuntu platform is fully certified and supported, making it a secure choice for users looking to explore, deploy and enjoy Linux. Ubuntu 7.10 brings together the best open source and free software available in a stable, robust environment that 'just works'. [...]

Highlighted Features of Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop Edition

The latest version of Ubuntu includes the following new features:

* Hardware management improvements - improved plug-and-play configuration for printers, as well as automatic firmware installation for Broadcom cards
* Improved support for display systems - For laptop users, full support external VGA (projector) support is available out-of-the-box with easy reconfiguration when hardware is switched. For power users this release includes the ability to manage multiple monitors
* Windows compatibility - Users with a dual partition can read from and and write to files that are on located in a Windows partition (including NTFS)
* Enhanced user interface – Simple 3D screen effects and graphics enhance the user experience
* Desktop search – gives users the ability to search their entire desktop, whether for files, folders, chat logs or photos. This capability includes the deskbar applet, a central location on users' desktops for all local and web search operations
* Firefox plugins - automatic installation of popular Firefox plugins validated by Ubuntu for a richer, safer web-browsing experience"

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