Ubuntu has just released a new version known as Lucid Lynx (Ubuntu 10.04).  You can download it at ubuntu.com.  This newest release version promises beauty, because it has the art that can make the big boys such as Mac & Windows jealous.  Then again, there is something such as beauty in the eyes of a beholder, and so it may only look sexy to many and then some, and not for some…

Let skip the art and go straight for what Ubuntu can do better with version 10.04.  Ubuntu 10.04 is definitely fast on boot, and it seems to be faster than its older cousins.  Ubuntu does away with its older software center, and upgrade that with an enhance version of software center known as Ubuntu Software Centre 2.0 — this helps everyone to discover new, useful software that can be installed within seconds.  A built-in social network status update slash instant messenger slash micro blogging that works with multiple popular social networks?  This new feature known as “Me Menu,” promises just that!  To tell the truth, this is an early post on Ubuntu 10.04, and I haven’t experienced “Me Menu” myself, but that will change right after the post as I’ll play around with “Me Menu” diligently.  Of course there are more features that I should be writing about this new Ubuntu version, but you have to wait for me to play around with it even more…

Security is a big concern for computer users, and I’m worried about this always when a new version of any operating system comes out.  In my opinion, it’s very hard to have your cake and eat it too when it comes down to computer security, because a balance must be struck between usability and security.  Too much security may hamper the usability, but too much usability gives way to less security.  Fortunately, for being a Linux distribution, Ubuntu inherently inherits sound security measures, but I doubt out of the box Ubuntu 10.04 can be secured at an optimum level — then again, Linux has the reputation for being more secured than Windows even in its out of the box state.  I suggest you for being a geek to disable unnecessary services, although tempting to leave them alone, in striving for an optimum security level.  Don’t forget to install a firewall to prevent uninvited guests — one comes into mind which is Firestarter.  Some security measures, if not all, from this post of mine which I had posted long ago may be of help to you in securing Ubuntu 10.04.

In conclusion, Ubuntu 10.04 is looking great and sociable too!  Why not give it a try and let me know what you think.  Don’t wait on me since I won’t wait on you, I’ll be playing with Ubuntu 10.04 right after these letters end with this period.