Know what? Right now I am in Ubuntu 8.04. Huray! ;))
The upgrade was pretty smooth without any problems except Compiz. But the issue had been settled. The problem was occurred because,
It seems AMD’s scripts to build an Ubuntu package for 7.10 include a diversion for /etc/xdg/compiz/compiz-manager so they can add fglrx to the list of supported drivers. The problem is that they don’t remove this diversion on upgrade/uninstall so when you upgrade to Ubuntu 8.04 the /etc/xdg/compiz/compiz-manager file will no longer exist and compiz will not start.
Hahaha. I am so excited because right now I am upgrading my Ubuntu to the latest Ubuntu version 8.04 codename Hardy Heron. If you want to upgrade your Ubuntu from 7.10 or from other earlier version to 8.04, just follow the instructions here.
So far, the download process is running smooth and fast. This is my first time upgrading my Ubuntu. Maybe that is why I am so excited. But I have to wait for 5 hours (maybe more) for the download process to finish because my connection is unstable and I hope it will not disconnect during the upgrading process.
I can’t wait to test the new features in Ubuntu 8.04. As I mentioned earlier, there are many upgrades and new features in this new version. You can learn more about the new features here. Hurm…I wonder what is the first thing that I want to test after the upgrade is finished? *wink*
So guys, the time has come. This is the time for the upgrade. Download it now or request the free CD.
Supposedly I should write about this in my Ubuntu Newbie Malaysia blog but I think it is better to mention it here.
So, did you know that new Ubuntu, version 8.04 codename Hardy Heron, will be out in less than two days from now? They said that there are many new features and softwares in version 8.04, like…
New Core System Features:
GNOME 2.22
Linux kernel 2.6.24
PolicyKit
PulseAudio
Xorg 7.3
New Software Functions:
Firefox 3 Beta 5
Brasero
Transmission
World Clock Applet
Vinagre
Uncomplicated Firewall
Totem
Inkscape
New and Improved Support:
ActiveDirectory integration
iSCSI support
Memory Protection
SELinux Support
umenu
Virtualization
Wubi
Installation
LTSP
I am not sure why they put Firefox 3 Beta as the default browser. In my opinion it is better to just stick with the latest stable Firefox version which is Firefox 2. At least people will not facing into troubles if suddenly Firefox 3 Beta not functioning in their system.
Ubuntu is a well known Linux operating system that everyone want to have. because of it is free but because of the stability, light, and the most important is, Ubuntu does not need any extra security software to protect you from viruses or bad hackers. The architecture of itself has made it safe from the attacks.
If you are the Ubuntu user and at the same time use Windows XP on your PC, now you can use the Human theme (the default Ubuntu theme) in Windows XP. I have two operating systems in my PC, Ubuntu and Windows XP. I really like to use the Human theme in my Windows XP and found the way on how to make your Windows XP looks like Ubuntu. Here is how to do it.
Lets celebrate!!! I just want to announce that I have finished setup Ubuntu Newbie Malaysia yesterday. Ubuntu Newbie Malaysia is a website or I can say like a blog which focus on Ubuntu (remember, the pronunciation is ooo-boo-too). Everything is written in Malay because I target Malaysian audience.
If you are new in Ubuntu, or want to learn how to use Ubuntu, you can come to my website. Don’t be shy because I am also new in Ubuntu. Everything that I learn or what I do with my Ubuntu will be shared on the website. If you want to subscribe the site feed, you can copy and paste this RSS link or you can subscribe via email.
Another article about Ubuntu. I am planning to make another website that will discuss about Ubuntu. Currently I am running a poll at my personal blog for the language that will be used for the website. Whether to use English or Malay. Hope you can drop by to this entry and cast your vote, either Bahasa Inggeris (English) or Bahasa Melayu (Malay). Thanks for your vote.
Back to the topic? How do you pronounce Ubuntu?
When I first read word Ubuntu, I pronounced it as “you-boon-too”. But it is not correct. The correct pronunciation is, “ooo-boon-too”. Here is a youtube video that shows you how to pronounce Ubuntu correctly.
I have been using Ubuntu for 4 days now. It makes me addicted to it. Almost of the time I am running Ubuntu on my PC. It likes Ubuntu is my default OS now. Hahaha. But, have you ever try Ubuntu yet? Ubuntu is free though. You can download the latest version or you can get a free copy of the installation disc. The installation disc is also can be used for live CD which mean you can use Ubuntu without need to install it.
But I really do not recommend you to try Ubuntu from the live CD. I am more prefer for you to install it right away. If you using the live CD, everything is slow. That is why I don’t like Ubuntu when my first time using it — from the live CD.
But after I installed it into my machine, wow! I really enjoy it. I have learn many things. Do the typing, download the updates, find the tweaks, solve problems, and many things. I am sure you will feel more enjoy to use Ubuntu like this way rather than using the live CD version.
So why you should use Ubuntu? I know you might not use Ubuntu for a long time period but at least you try and feel how power this Ubuntu is. Don’t use Ubuntu from the live CD. Install it right away into your partition.
I really want to use Ubuntu. When new version is out, I will request free CDs from Ubuntu Shipit and will receive the CDs after two weeks from the request date. But yesterday, after struggling to install new hard drive into my PC, then I was successfully install Ubuntu and make it dual boot with my Windows XP.
My Ubuntu specs
It is really difficult for me to set them to dual boot from two different hard drive. My old hard drive has Windows XP installed and the new hard drive which 320Gb size, installed with Ubuntu. I only allocate 20Gb for Ubuntu. The rest of the empty space is for files storage.
I really want to use Ubuntu. Even though I already got the free CDs (read this post on how you can get free Ubuntu CDs) since version 5.10 but I still not yet install Ubuntu on my computer. Psst…btw I have the latest Ubuntu version 7.10. There are 15 CDs left. Who want one? Lol…
While I was looking for something that is interesting about Ubuntu, I found this cool application that will install Ubuntu directly from your Windows. No need to do partitioning, no need to smash your head to do the Ubuntu setup, the only thing that you need is, Wubi.
Wubi is a Ubuntu installer that will install Ubuntu from your Windows. Which means, you can install Ubuntu exactly like you install games or other applications in Windows. And if you don’t like it, you can uninstall it from Add/Remove Programs.
Not enough with the community forum, now you can learn more about Ubuntu from this free Full Circle Magazine, a Ubuntu magazine released by the Ubuntu community itself.
The current issue is #0 and it is ready for download. It covers about Ubuntu history and new features in Ubuntu 7.04.
This magazine was released in 6 languages, English, Russian, Spanish, Galician, Dutch and Indonesian. If you are interested to be the translator, you can join the translation team and release this magazine in your national language and you can distribute this magazine for your country.
Cypher: I have downloaded the English version and will read it when I at home.:d
Hahaha. I am so excited because right now I am upgrading my Ubuntu to the latest Ubuntu version 8.04 codename Hardy Heron. If you want to upgrade your Ubuntu from 7.10 or from other earlier version to 8.04, just follow the 
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