Ubuntu gets hopping with 'Jaunty Jackalope'
The Ubuntu project has detailed plans for the April 2009 version of its Linux distribution, continuing its habit of naming its software after animals by dubbing Ubuntu 9.04 as "Jaunty Jackalope."
The news comes after Ubuntu last week made available an advance testing version of release 8.10 of its Linux distribution, "Intrepid Ibex." The full 8.10 release is scheduled to be launched in late October.
"As we approach the launch of Ubuntu 8.10, it's time to create space for future plans...(Jaunty) will be the focus of our efforts from November through to April next year," the project's founder and patron, Mark Shuttleworth, wrote in an e-mail to developers this morning.
Shuttleworth said Ubuntu 9.04 would focus on improving boot time and blurring the line between desktop applications and the incoming wave of Web-based software.
"The Jackalope is known for being so fast that it's extremely hard to catch, and breeds only when lightning flashes," wrote Shuttleworth. "Let's see if we can make booting or resuming Ubuntu blindingly quick."
Operating system rival Microsoft has also recently stated it wanted to make boot times one of its priorities for its upcoming Windows 7 operating system, which has not yet been formally named.
On Web application integration, Shuttleworth wrote: "Is it a deer? Is it a bunny? Or is it a weblication: a desktop application that seamlessly integrates the Web? This hare has legs, and horns, and we'll be exploring it in much more detail for Jaunty."
The 9.04 release will also see Ubuntu's entire code repository moved into the project's Bazaar version control system, to make it easier for developers to work with the software. "For the first time, any developer will be able to branch any Ubuntu package with a single bzr command, publish their changes, and perhaps even publish builds of that package in their own package archive," wrote Shuttleworth.
Shuttleworth said the project would be planning the 9.04 release in much more detail at its Ubuntu Developer Summit, to be held at Google's Mountain View, Calif., campus from December 8 to 12.
In general Shuttleworth said 2009 would see Ubuntu compete strongly with its commercial rivals. "The warrior rabbit is our talisman as we move into a year where we can reasonably expect Ubuntu to ship on several million devices, to consumers who can reasonably expect the software experience to be comparable to those of the traditional big (software vendors): Microsoft and Apple," he wrote.
Renai LeMay of ZDNet Australia reported from Sydney.
Nice, BUT, Kubuntu will still be the stepchild and the total Ubuntu is defficient. This is partly because Canonical refuses to use DVDs as the distribution medium and consequently the distribution lacks packages that are included in other distributions, e.g., Knoppix (See: http://unit.aist.go.jp/itri/knoppix/index-en.html ). Too, it does not easly allow for USB installation - here, think Fedora. This is a great package for the less demanding user or student.
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Sen, Mu
Everyone is happy now.
- by -HarshReality- April 23, 2009 4:37 AM PDT
- I know.. its old but what the hay..
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(6 Comments)1st post: The only difference between U & Kubuntu is eye candy.. period Ubuntu isnt 'deficient'. The USB Install comment is incorrect as the live CD has the option. Lacking packages.. thats the beauty of package manager and the CDs. You can get your system going without 'bloat' but then.. you want it all right then.. lets do the nasty MS compare.. you still have to load DRIVERS for it to work and in most instances they come from the net just like the additional packages. And, as for demanding.. linux is pretty much set it and forget it.. so why would you call somebody that has to LOOK at software as having a greater demand.. thats a bit 'billish'. THe OS is maintaineed simple so its usable on older systems and not giving you the 'minimum system requirements out of range' messages.
2nd. Here Here!
3rd. Not a hoax.. its an animal where the antlers are a result of a genetic trait.
4th. Yes it works and is another open source program which is great! but as I pointed out.. the live CD DOES provide.
Im using the RS w/updates myself and went to the ext4 FS and I have to sy its ALOT faster.. best thing about Linux distros.. the Live CD. So, give it a look.. if you dont like it then fine. If your open minded and willing to try it great. Bottom line.. when is the last time Bill threw out a live CD of windows? NEVER.. you always buy the thing and then have to find out the latest and greatest *cough* Vista *cough* doesnt like this or that and you have to get support from somebody else.. at least with Lin you can TRY and fix it yourself rather than waiting online or phone for tech support