Gizmodo: karmic koala

Ubuntu 9.10: An Important Step Forward, Room to Improve [Linux]

Danny Allen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:56:19 EST

After epic Snow Leopard and Windows 7 reviews, Ars Technica has posted an 11-page look at Karmic Koala. They say it's one of the best Linux experiences available, but some new software additions still have room to mature. [Ars]

Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Out Now But Still Not As Fuzzy As a Real Koala [Ubuntu]

matt buchanan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:12:35 EDT

I've always wanted a pet koala, but I could settle for Ubuntu 9.10 Karamic Koala, which is out now. The main Ubuntu page is still all about 9.04, but you can grab 9.10 here. [Ubuntu, Image via Yvonne/Flickr]

Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Moves From Eucalyptus Trees to the Cloud [Linux]

Dan Nosowitz — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:15:00 EST

Ubuntu 9.10, Karmic Koala, has been officially announced, and promises to change, among other things, the one problem keeping Linux from world domination: the poop-colored desktop theme.

The next version, 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope, is almost at feature-freeze time and is scheduled to launch in April, in accordance with Ubuntu's strict 6-month release calendar. Karmic Koala should follow in October, so it's a while off, but it's cool to see what's coming up in the future.

There isn't much info on Karmic Koala yet, just some broad outlines of the direction the team plans to take Ubuntu. It'll be optimized for netbooks, since the advent of the mini-lappie has resulted in a lot more Linux users, with profiles allowing for their shorter screens. Karmic Koala should also have a new strategy for taking advantage of cloud computing; there aren't any specifics, but it seems clear there'll be some sort of significant push.

For the aesthetics, 9.10 promises a new look, with a flashy startup screen, quicker boot times, and the end of the iconic brown theme. More details should be coming at the Ubuntu Developer Summit in late May. [Ubuntu]