Ubuntu 10.10 on 10-10-10

Being dubbed the most user friendly Linux distribution ever Ubuntu 10.10 is being released today (10-10-10). Designed for home and mobile computer users with optimized display for smaller screens.

Since I'm actually writing this well before the release I don't actually have any download links, but rest assured, I will update this post and add the links asap. Until I actually get around to finding and posting the links, here are a few pictures to keep you Linux fans happy...and the download link is here

Via - Geeky Gadgets

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Love this video, makes longboarding look like so much fun. Do they rent longboards? Are there areas to longboard here in BC? Gonna have to find out and finally give this sport a try. Until then I'll have to keep watching this video... Via - LikeCool By: Mass

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