October 13, 2011 at 14:41Ubuntu 11.10 release (Oneiric Ocelot)
The final version of Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot was released today. There is no information on the official website yet, but on the release page the information has already been updated and the distribution is already available for download.
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Ubuntu 11.10 UI Improvement Overview
Unity and Unity 2D
The standard GNOME shell is not included in the list of default programs. Unity and Unity 2D are available in the list of session types for low-power devices with weak graphics cards.
Desktop
The Ubuntu button has moved to the Launcher panel. When you open a large number of applications, part of their icons in Launcher fold into an accordion.
The indicator panel has also undergone changes, additional indicator settings have been added, work with power management has been improved.
Alt + Tab window switcher has become more convenient and functional. Another accordion, but horizontally. Switching between windows is carried out by the keys "left" and "right"
Now the windows of one application are grouped, you can open the group with the "down" key.
Dash
Dash interface has been completely redesigned, blur effect added
Control center
According to the developers, with the new control center, system configuration will become easier and more understandable.
Ubuntu Application Center
The Ubuntu Application Center is ported to GTK 3. The new version of the program is even more integrated into the system, has become faster and much more convenient. The system of rating and reviewing applications has changed.
Applications
- The Evolution email client has changed to Thunderbird 7.
- The Deja Dup backup utility is now integrated as the default program.
- Removed Synaptic Package Manager from the standard installation.
- Gwibber has become much faster and more attractive.
LightDM instead of GDM
The same eggs only in profile. Faster, more compatible ...