What Feature will be Included in Ubuntu 8.10?

Ubuntu 8.10 code name Intrepid Ibex will be the next release of Ubuntu distibution. It is still in beta version, but many people is waiting for its release for its new features. If you have tried Ubuntu 8.10 alpha or the first beta version, you'll see many improvements and features including in this release. These features will be included in the next Ubuntu 8.10 named Intrepid Ibex final release:

1. Gnome 2.24
This is the latest stable version of Gnome desktop environment. This release brings many improvements i.e tons of bug-fixes and new features. You'll like the new tab support feature of Nautilus file manager, thanks to Christian Neumair for his work on this feature. Next feature that will be the most favorite from this file manager is it's ability to eject removable drives in Places Bar just by clicking an icon lied on the drive.


2. X.Org 7.4
Intrepid will bring us the latest stable version of X.org. This release brings much better support for hot-pluggable input devices such as tablets, keyboards, and mice.


3. Linux kernel 2.6.27
Intrepid comes with Linux kernel 2.6.26 which will provide us with better hardware support and numerous bug-fixes.


4. Enrypted private Directory
Now you can encrypt your Home directory easily with the encrpytfs-utils. But remember that this is a new feature, it was recently promoted to Ubuntu main.


5. Guest session
This new feature will enable a guest session in Intrepid release. You can see this feature in the User Switcher panel applet. This feature works by creating a temporary paswordless user with restricted privileges.


6. Network manager 0.7
The Network Manager now ables to manage 3G connections, multiple devices active at once, PPP and PPPOE connections, devices with static IP configurations, and routing for devices.


7. "Last successful boot" recovery entry
This is a great feature. On each successful boot, Ubuntu 8.10 will retain a copy of your running kernel and make it available from the boot loader as a "Last successful boot" option.


8. DKMS
DKMS is a framework which allows kernel modules to be dynamically built for each kernel on your system in a simplified and organized fashion.


9. Samba 3.2
Samba 3.2 comes with support for cluster file server, encrypted file network, ipv6, and better integration with MS Windows client and server.


10. PAM authentication framework
11. Totem BBC plugin

But you have to be patient, Ubuntu 8.10 will be release on 30th October. Can't wait? Download and try the beta.