Images: Ubuntu's Intrepid Ibex on the loose

Canonical plans to release Ubuntu 8.10, aka Intrepid Ibex, on Thursday. This latest installment of Linux for desktop computers and servers strives to be easy to use, a tough challenge given the complexities of Linux. Those who install the software will be greeted with this non-intimidating log-in screen.

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Caption by Stephen Shankland