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Beta of Ubuntu 10.10, Maverick Meerkat Beta released for testing and bug fixing
Robbie Williamson has announced the availability of the beta release of Ubuntu 10.10, code name "Maverick Meerkat". The Maverick Meerkat Beta is the beta release of Ubuntu 10.10, bringing with it new features for the next version of Ubuntu. The final and stable version of Ubuntu 10.10 will be released on October 10, 2010.
New features in Maverick
Updated Packages
- All Ubuntu versions that are released, packages--applications and software of all kinds--are updated in it. Many of these packages used to come from an automatic sync from Debian's Unstable branch, but according to the Ubuntu website this sync has stopped now. So, one would expect few changes to that.
GNOME base platform updated to version 2.31
- The GNOME base platform has been updated to the current 2.31 versions. This particularly includes the new dconf and gsettings API.
Evolution updated to the 2.30 version
- Evolution was updated to the 2.30 version, which operates much faster compared to the version in Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.
F-Spot out, Shotwell in
- Shotwell has replaced F-Spot as the default photo manager.
Gwibber Improved
- Gwibber has been updated to support the recent change in Twitter's authentication system, as well as changing the back end storage to improve performance.
Better Sound Indicator
- The Sound Indicator has been enhanced to include music player controls.
Ubuntu Software Center, improved look and feel
- The Ubuntu Software Center has an updated look and feel, including the new "Featured" and "What's New" views for showcasing applications, an improved package description view, and a "For Purchase" software category has been added. You can also now easily access your package installation history too.
Changes to Ubuntu One
- Ubuntu One: Polished desktop integration with new sign up and sign in process. Tighter integration with Ubuntu SSO. Nautilus enhancements for managing folder sync preferences. Faster file sync speed. Share links to music within the Ubuntu One Music Store.
Note: For a list of all packages being accepted for 10.10 Maverick Meerkat, please subscribe to maverick-changes:
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