Canonical Launches Ubuntu 10.10 "Maverick Meerkat" in Beta Form
The upcoming Ubuntu release codenamed "Maverick Meerkat" is now available in beta trim, marking the first and only planned beta for Ubuntu 10.10 before a release candidate drops at the end of this month.
Ubuntu 10.10 Beta comes with version 2.31 of the GNOME desktop, which includes the new dconf and gsettings API. Canonical says it replaced F-Spot with Shotwell as the new default photo manager, and the Sound Indicator now includes music player controls. Other changes include:
- Gwibber has been updated to support the recent change in Twitter's authentication system
- Ubuntu Software Center has an updated look and feel
- Evolution was updated to the 2.30 version, resulting in much faster operation compared to Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
You can read the full list of changes in the release notes, and if you like what you see, grab a copy for yourself right here.
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