Lucid Lynx Is Out!

No, I am not talking about the animal in the picture, but rather about the latest and greatest Ubuntu release. When it comes to cats and operating systems I usually think of several Mac OS 10 versions such as Panther, Tiger and Leopard, etc... I am just guessing, but I think the Ubuntu team had exactly that in mind on their search for an animal starting with the letter "L". And I personally think it fits, because the new look, the integrated Ubuntu One Music Store and the window controls being at the top left actually remind me of those great Apple operating systems.

What do I think of Ubuntu sort of copying Apple technology? So far I am happy with it. Maybe this would change, if Ubuntu started to copy the unpleasant things as well such as trying to narrow down user options to push its own products. I think a software company has to find the right balance between client and company interests. Of course, different clients have different interests, so that balance highly depends on the client himself... but I am getting a little bit off topic here :)

Anyway, I installed Ubuntu 10.04 yesterday and I am confident I'll soon discover nice new features, maybe there'll be some of them worth to make it into the blog. Until then, you might have a look at the Ubuntu post at zdnet.com. Stay tuned!

A note for insiders: I have already figured out an awesome name for the Ubuntu version starting with "S". I'd go for "Sitting Simba"... the coolness factor would be unbeatable :P