The first alpha version of Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) has been released. The most important change made in Ubuntu 11.10 alpha 1 is the use of GNOME 3.0 desktop environment ; while ubuntu 11.04 uses GNOME 2.32 desktop environment.
Ubuntu 11.10 also introduces linux kernel 2.6.39, which provides a lot of new drivers and also supports latest hardware components. If the user does not have 3D video drivers , ubuntu 11.10 will downgrade to UNITY 2D . In addition to the above features, ubuntu 11.10 (oneric ocelot) also uses mozilla firefox 5 beta, transmission 2.13, GTK 3, network manager 0.9 and GCC 4.6.
Since this alpha version of ubuntu 11.10 is a test version; no much changes (other than the use of GNOME 3.0 desktop environment) , except application updates, has been introduced in this version. This version is only a testing version , so it would not be able to satisfy all your demands , which could be made by the release of final version of ubuntu 11.10 ( oneiric ocelot); which is scheduled on oct 13 th , 2011.
Kubuntu 11.10 too have been released. It uses Muon Software Center instead of K package kit.Kubuntu 11.10 still uses KDE 4.6.3; instead of using KDE SC 4.4 beta 1. But it s sad to reveal that it does not bring much noticing changes.
To get the alpha version of Oneiric Ocelot, you can either upgrade from ubuntu 11.04 0r u can download CD image of ubuntu 11.10 alpha 1 and it s belongings.
To upgrade from ubuntu 11.04, open terminal and enter the below command:
$ sudo do-release-upgrade –d
Download CD image of Ubuntu 11.10 alpha 1 and it s belongings from here
The release schedule of Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot is as follows :
2nd June ,2011 - Alpha 1 version ( released)
30th June, 2011- Alpha 2 version
4th August , 2011- Alpha 3 version
1st September, 2011- Beta 1 version
23rd September, 2011- Beta 2 version
13th October, 2011- Final Release
Hope the final release of ubuntu 11.10 will empower the ubuntu users! Stay tuned to Tips Needed for more updates on the future Ubuntu releases!