Posted 10/25/08 at 05:05:19 PM by Will Smith

Ubuntu 8.10, named Intrepid Ibex, is scheduled for release next week, so we figured it's time to run down the checklist of improvements, fixes, and enhancements since Hardy Heron came out earlier this year. The last six months of development have brought tons of new functionality that make running Linux easier for all users--power users and neophytes alike.Oh, and there's a new wallpaper.

Hit the jump to learn everything you need to know about the next version of Linux, and a screenshot  gallery. 

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