Ubuntu 8.04 Released. Will you switch now?
Scott Miller | April 24, 2008
The newest version of Ubuntu (Hardy Heron) has been released today, with many enhancements to ease common pain points of the OS. I have been using Ubuntu as my primary operating system for about 3 months now- and a lot longer on a part time basis. I love it.
In a world dominated by Microsoft, it is great to use an alternative OS, that is just as good, and in many ways, better.
- Ubuntu rarely crashes
- Is secure out of the gates- there are no open ports
- Boots Quicker
- Runs better
- Installs WAY faster and easier
- is more innovative
- has better graphics
- is much better for open source development
Now all these things being said, there are some pain points, some of which this new release aims to reduce. Dealing with large screen monitors and dual monitor setup in particular has been frustrating, and this is supposed to be much easier on Hardy Heron. Likewise, sound/multimedia configurations in Gutsy have given me fits, and this is supposed to be better now. Then there are countless other enhancements as well.
Will you try it now?
One of the cooler new things is the WUBI installer, which makes testing out Ubuntu on windows super easy. You just install it as a regular program, and it sets up a self contained version of Ubuntu that co exists with your Windows set up. No repartioning of your hard drive needed. So there is really no excuse or not trying out Ubuntu now….
Except as of right now, http://www.ubuntu.com is down. A victim of its’ own success I suppose.
