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It’s coming.
On April 29, 2010, the latest version of Ubuntu will be ready for the public.
But in some ways Ubuntu can be downright confusing; particularly when you’re first getting started.
There are many different numbered Ubuntu versions, such at 9.04, 9.10, and 10.04.
And there are many downloads that play off Ubuntu, including Xubuntu and Kubuntu.
If this confuses you, you should just stick with the default download offered over atUbuntu.com.
If you want to learn more about the different Ubuntu versions, however, keep reading.
What The Numbers Mean
The first thing that might seem confusing is numbered Ubuntu versions.
The most recent version of Ubuntu is 9.10, but at the end of this month comes 10.04.
There’s a very simple reason, actually: these aren’t version numbers, they’re dates.
In October of this year, for example, will come 10.10.
And the alliterative animal names attached to the releases?
Don’t let these names confuse you.
Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu…the list goes on and on.
Well, Ubuntu’s not alone in this regard.
Ubuntu seeks to cater to all those preferences, so they offer several flavors.
This operating system uses the Gnome Desktop, which is considered the most popular desktop today.
If you’re not sure what you want, get this.
Perhaps in time you’ll want to try another version of Ubuntu, perhaps not.
Either way, Ubuntu is the place to start.
Kubuntu
Ubuntu is based on Gnome; Kubuntu is based on KDE.
Otherwise, you canget Kubuntu here.
Edubuntu
It’s Ubuntu, but with a number of tools intended to make education easier.
You’ll find educational games as well as tools for tracking progress in the classroom.
Netbook Remix
It’s like “normal” Ubuntu, but tweaked for Netbooks.
Download Ubuntu Netbook Remix here.
Consider this as for advanced users only.
Download Ubuntu Server here.
Like any open source project, Ubuntu can be altered to serve any purpose.
Which Ubuntu flavor do you prefer?
Are you excited about the impending release of Ubuntu 10.04?
Whatever your reason, if you comment I’m happy.
