Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) Alpha 2

4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 (1137 votes)

ALPHA (June 12, 2009)

Linux / Open Source / 50,345 downloads

Ubuntu is a Linux distribution that starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should "Just Work", TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of support for every release. Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD.

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  1. 5 out of 5 stars
    jkohler2

    Reviewing 9.10 (Karmic Koala) Alpha 2 (Jun 13, 2009)

    I have been or board with Ubuntu since 6.06 and **never** could get a WLAN (wifi) connection with the Acer inboard WLAN adapter. I always used a USB adapter which worked well enough in the coffee shops and libraries. That is, until Karmic Koala. Somebody has created a universal WLAN adapter that works with the most recent Linux kernel. Right on, Ubuntu! Humanity towards all!

  2. 5 out of 5 stars
    BoiseComputerService

    Reviewing 9.10 (Karmic Koala) Alpha 2 (Jun 12, 2009)

    I have been very happy with Ubuntu as of late. I do find it amusing that people give a low rating because they don't know what Linux is. As for the comment saying it is a bad copy of Windows 98.... You are really showing your ignorance. If you mean a copy of Windows 98 that won't crash, runs very fast, and as in my case can run Windows 7 in a VMWare instance just as fast as it runs native... Yes. I guess you are right. I don't treat Linux as a gaming machine even though I do play some games on Linux. Last week I upgraded my motherboard/processor from a AMD X2 3500+ processor to a AMD quad core. So a full motherboard/CPU swap and linux booted up with the new hardware without blinking. Imagine doing that in Windows. I didn't even have to reboot after it got loaded up. My VMWare instance of Windows had to reboot even and that is emulated hardware.

  3. 5 out of 5 stars
    some guy

    Reviewing 9.10 (Karmic Koala) Alpha 2 (Jun 12, 2009)

    good stuff ouit of the box this bad boy comes pre loaded with what you need.

    I wish they would fix the flash issue though

  4. 5 out of 5 stars
    reddy.shyam

    Reviewing 9.10 (Karmic Koala) Alpha 1 (May 15, 2009)

    Been using since 7.04 and haven't looked back. 9.10 current release is great to be an alpha1 and very stable. Nothing new visually though. Just the kernel and gnome updates so far and yes, openoffice 3.1 final. Thats all I could see.

    Great distro!

  5. 3 out of 5 stars
    thartist

    Reviewing 9.10 (Karmic Koala) Alpha 1 (May 14, 2009)

    Since i've tried Linux Mint 7, based on ubuntu 9.04, i laugh at ubuntu itself.
    You know, ubuntu feels "better" than most but pretty much never get's to feel "just right" and is kinda unstable.
    Mint is a distribution terrifically more finished, polished and improved overall on usability and includes Flash Player and many codecs by default. No b*tching to watch your movies or listen to your music.
    I am really not a linux guy, but only with Linux Mint i feel i can barely care about it.

    That's my recommendation for users in a mostly-windows forum.

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