Natty Narwhal Ubuntu 11.04 Now Available
Kate Stewart, Ubuntu Release Manager, today announced the availability of Ubuntu 11.04 codenamed Natty Narwhal.
11.04 releases of Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, UbuntuStudio, and Mythbuntu are now available and ready for download.
Screenshot of the Unity Desktop
The newest feature for Ubuntu users in the 11.04 release is Unity, the new UI for the desktop. Other features include a global menu, integrated dashes and touch screen support. A detailed list of changes can be found in the release notes
“This release breaks new ground for Ubuntu by offering users a PC experience that is stylish and efficient,” said Jane Silber, CEO of Canonical. “With this release Ubuntu will recruit an entirely new wave of users to free software. Ubuntu 11.04 is a high watermark for what has been achieved with open-source technologies for the everyday computer user.”
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