Usually all you expect from a newer Ubuntu are a few minor tweaks, more drivers and new software updates. Not Ubuntu in 11.04 you don't. In it's latest installment, Ubuntu has sort of reinvestment the wheel, of computer user interface, drifting away from the ugly legacy concept to the more, graphically enticing and functionally simplifying UI.
The very beta Ubuntu is now a stable platform offering three sessions by default,
The Unity interface
Requires a 3D graphics solution with the required drivers. The ones with supported G-cards are in for a treat.
Informative and obedient, the installer wastes no time beginning the installation and like its predecessor, has put the Q & A round (time zone, keyboard, username) while some of the installation is actually running to save some precious minutes.
It also allows to install Flash in addition to the third party mp3 support earlier provided, during initial install itself.
Now with those behemoth wide-screen screens everyone is using, putting the taskbar on the top or bottom is simply not ergonomic, and Ubuntu has put the new launch centre towards the left side of the screen, without any way to change it being the only trouble, for the traditionalists. Unity is definitely a trife towqaards the ios like operating systems out there. You can also pin web pages and apllications like in the Windows-Explorer combination.
Most of the functions are based on the Windows/Super + "" combo. Good thing Ubuntu is using a key usually ignored and under-utilized key although it is in a very strategic and ergonomic position.
Embedded into the Unity dock is a workspace switcher that’s quick and smooth, with keyboard accessibility and good-sized thumbnails of your workspaces. I’m not a multi-workspace enthusiast, but this seems generally up to snuff with the Mac offering (though that may ring as a back-handed compliment).
The Classic GNOME interface
The previous 2D/3D interface depending on your driver and taste.
The Classic
The basic Ubuntu UI with all it's features minus the bells and whistle, it supports only 2D
A Simpler and Informative Installer
The installer is no longer a silk covered guillotine waiting to wipe your precious data at the slightest hint of carelessness and misinformation(your's). The new and definitely impressive installer now helps you out wioth the installation without you8 wiping your other OS(mostly Windows) or loosing any data on the hard disk.Informative and obedient, the installer wastes no time beginning the installation and like its predecessor, has put the Q & A round (time zone, keyboard, username) while some of the installation is actually running to save some precious minutes.
It also allows to install Flash in addition to the third party mp3 support earlier provided, during initial install itself.
The Unity Bar
Now with those behemoth wide-screen screens everyone is using, putting the taskbar on the top or bottom is simply not ergonomic, and Ubuntu has put the new launch centre towards the left side of the screen, without any way to change it being the only trouble, for the traditionalists. Unity is definitely a trife towqaards the ios like operating systems out there. You can also pin web pages and apllications like in the Windows-Explorer combination.
Universal Keyboard Navigation
Keyboard aficionados this is your dream come true, Unity is fully compatible with keyboard navigation, the i OS like interface simplifies this aspect, no need to remember alt + ctrl + super +something+ some-other-thing shortcuts!!Most of the functions are based on the Windows/Super + "" combo. Good thing Ubuntu is using a key usually ignored and under-utilized key although it is in a very strategic and ergonomic position.
Switching Workspaces
Embedded into the Unity dock is a workspace switcher that’s quick and smooth, with keyboard accessibility and good-sized thumbnails of your workspaces. I’m not a multi-workspace enthusiast, but this seems generally up to snuff with the Mac offering (though that may ring as a back-handed compliment).
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