Friday, April 25, 2008

Hardy Heron reflects Ubuntu Linux ambitions

Canonical plans to release Hardy Heron, its newest version of Ubuntu Linux on Thursday, and Chief Executive Mark Shuttleworth isn't being shy and retiring about it. "This is our most significant release ever," he said in an interview. Ordinarily I avoid publishing such marketing superlatives, but Shuttleworth is right. Hardy Heron, also called version 8.04 for its April 2008 launch date, is Canonical's proof-in-the-pudding moment that will show whether the company can grow beyond its subsidized roots into a self-sustaining business. Ubuntu has a strong following among Linux enthusiasts.

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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Review: Why Ubuntu 'Hardy Heron' Wins Laurels
The new Ubuntu version offers an enhanced multimedia experience and Web surfing, nicely wrapped up in a Windows-friendly package. All that's missing is a bow on top.
The latest version of Ubuntu Linux desktop from Canonical is released with long-term-support. Code named "Hardy Heron," Ubuntu 8.04 will be supported till 2011.
http://www.crn.com/software/207401927

Anonymous said...

Hardy Heron Makes Linux Worth Another Look
If you've flirted with the idea of switching your desktop operating system to Linux but never took the leap, the time is now.
http://lifehacker.com/383769/hardy-heron-makes-linux-worth-another-look

Anonymous said...

The Great Ubuntu-Girlfriend Experiment
I’ve toyed with Linux since 2002, when I first installed Mandrake. With the latest release of Ubuntu, I was interested to see how far Linux had come since then in terms of being used easily by the mainstream. So, I tricked my grudging girlfriend Erin into sitting down at a brand new Ubuntu 8.04 installation and performing some basic tasks.
http://contentconsumer.wordpress.com/2008/04/27/is-ubuntu-useable-enough-for-my-girlfriend/