What is new in ubuntu linux ver. 9.10

Linux Launched a new version of it's operating system with many features. The beta release of Karmic Koala, the next version of Ubuntu Linux,
In general, Ubuntu 9.10, or Karmic Koala, doesn't have a whole ton of new-new features over what we saw in 9.04. like boot-up management, application security, and other deep-down bits.This version is easily available on internet for download.There are some links are given in the end of the article through which you can easily download this version easily.
Karmic Koala sees ext4 making its prime-time debut and it brings some speed improvements along with it, especially in areas that involve a lot of disk-writing like moving and copying large files.
ubuntu has following features:-
Upstart

Ubuntu 9.10 beta has transitioned to this method for handling tasks and services during boot and shutdown, as well as during system operation. This should improve boot performance. The overall boot experience has also received an overhaul.

Software Centre
Ubuntu 9.10 beta includes the Ubuntu Software Centre, replacing 'Add/Remove' in the Applications menu.

GNOME
The latest GNOME 2.28 desktop environment has new features, such as Empathy replacing Pidgin as the default instant messaging client and the introduction of the Telepathy framework. The login manager is also completely rewritten.

Ubuntu One file sharing

Ubuntu 9.10 beta ships the Ubuntu One file sharing service by default, providing tightly-integrated file synchronization of your computer with other computers and the Ubuntu One network storage service.

Linux kernel 2.6.31 and new Intel video driver architecture

Ubuntu 9.10 Beta includes the 2.6.31-11.36 kernel. The Intel video driver has switched from the EXA acceleration method to the new UXA, solving performance problems of Ubuntu 9.04. The kernel ships with Kernel Mode Setting enabled for Intel graphics, reducing boot time, and speeding up suspend/resume.

New ext4 filesystem now default

The ext4 filesystem is used by default for new installations with Ubuntu 9.10 beta. Other filesystems are still available via the manual partitioner. Existing filesystems will not be upgraded.

GRUB 2 by default

GRUB 2 is the default boot loader for new installations of Ubuntu 9.10 Beta, replacing the previous GRUB "Legacy" boot loader.

You can doownload this on the link
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http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/karmic/beta

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