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Ubuntu 8.04 “Hardy Heron” Released
The latest release of the popular Linux Distribution Ubuntu, numbered 8.04 and code-named “Hardy Heron,” is available for download and upgrading. Check out the new features and improvements like a nifty Windows-based installer, file-handling improvements and upgraded applications, for yourself hassle-free with a live CD.
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Release Candidate Released
The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the Release Candidate for Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Long-Term Support) on desktop and server. Codenamed “Hardy Heron”, 8.04 LTS continues Ubuntu’s proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution.
Ubuntu Hardy Heron: Ready for the masses?
Is Linux ready for the masses? A CW article would like us to believe so, but…
Is (was) Linux targeted towards the “casual computer users” in the first place? Not too sure about that. If you look at how Linux interfaces looked 10 years back, definitely no. I remember I used to hack around the *vms and make the desktop look as bright as other OSs. Things definitely have changed, but the reputation has lingered. Linux still remains an enigma to the masses. It always was like that. Windows for masses. Mac for the passionates. *nix for the programmers.
