Ubuntu

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Ubuntu About: The launch of Ubuntu was first announced in September 2004. Although a relative newcomer to the Linux distribution scene, the project took off like no other before, with its mailing lists soon filled in with discussions by eager users and enthusiastic developers. In the few years that followed, Ubuntu has grown to become the most popular desktop Linux distribution and has greatly contributed towards developing an easy-to-use and free desktop operating system that can compete well with any proprietary ones available on the market.

Current Version: Ubuntu 7.10 the Gutsy Gibbon (October 2007)

Ubuntu v7.10 Features: From Ubuntu.com
The Ubuntu team is excited to bring you the absolute latest and greatest software that the open source and free software communities have to offer. This is Ubuntu 7.10, which brings a host of excellent new features.

GNOME 2.20: Ubuntu 7.10 brings you the latest and greatest GNOME 2.20 with lots of new features and improvements.
Desktop 3D effects: Compiz Fusion is enabled by default and will bring 3D desktop visual effects that improve the usability and visual appeal of the system. Ubuntu 7.10 automatically detects whether the hardware is capable of running compiz; if not, it falls back to normal desktop.
Desktop search: The deskbar applet is now included in the default configuration. It allows quick access to your common actions, including opening web bookmarks and searches, sending messages to your contacts, and more.
Fast user switching: It is now possible to easily switch between user sessions without the inconvenience of entering your username or password numerous times, a time-saver on computers shared by multiple users.
Dynamic screen configuration: Several drivers, including ones for ATI, nVidia, and Intel graphics chips now support the X Resize and Rotate Extension (xrandr). This enables dynamic monitor detection, and resizing and rotating of video output, for no-fuss support for projectors and external monitors.
Graphical configuration tool for X: You can now configure what driver you want to use for your graphic card, change the default resolution for all users or change your monitor’s refresh rate without having to turn to the terminal. A new GUI has been added making it easy to adjust your video and monitor settings.
Fully automatic printer installation: Printers are now automatically configured by merely plugging them in and turning them on. Printer setup cannot get any easier!
Handling of non-free device drivers: Restricted-manager can now handle drivers which are free in themselves, but which require non-free firmware or other packages to operate. Only three clicks are needed to fetch and install firmware for wireless cards with Broadcom chipsets, and for a number of Winmodems commonly found in laptops, provided that you have an alternative Internet connection.

More can be found here: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/releasenotes/710tour

Ubuntu’s Website: http://www.ubuntu.com/

Support Forums: http://ubuntuforums.org/

Help on IRC: There are many channels for the Ubuntu community via the Freenode IRC service. Complete list can be found here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InternetRelayChat

#ubuntu is for Ubuntu general discussion and help channel

Mailing Lists: http://www.ubuntu.com/support/community/mailinglists

Download Ubuntu: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

If you are on a slow internet connection, you can also order free CDs from Ubuntu at: https://shipit.ubuntu.com/

Documentation: https://help.ubuntu.com/7.10/

Reviews:

1. First Look: Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop Linux by PCWorld

2. A look at Ubuntu and Kubuntu 7.10 by Chris Smart

3. Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon: Critical review by PolishLinux

4. Ubuntu — Beyond the Hype by Mandrake Linux Tips for Free

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