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cing Ubuntu 4.10 "The Warty Warthog Release" Mark Shuttleworth mark at hbd.com Wed Oct 20 11:06:23 CDT 2004 === Announcing Ubuntu 4.10 "The Warty Warthog Release" === The warm-hearted Warthogs of the Warty Team are proud to present the very first release of Ubuntu! Ubuntu is a new Linux distribution that brings together the extraordinary breadth of Debian with a fast and easy install, regular releases (every six months), a tight selection of excellent packages installed by default and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of security and technical support for every release. You get a distribution that is: * absolutely committed to free software, every end-user application on the CD is free software * 100% free of charge, and the Ubuntu team is committed to keeping Ubuntu free of charge * security updates for the distribution at no charge for 18 months for any release * updated to the latest desktop and kernel and infrastructure every six months with a new release * supports x86, amd64 and ppc processors, with additional ports under way If you've heard all about Ubuntu and just want to get the install CD or test the Release Candidate Live CD, you can download it here immediately: http://www.ubuntulinux.org/download/ If you want a shrinkwrapped CD we will gladly ship it to you at no cost.

To receive a complimentary copy of the Warty Warthog CD -- or a handful to give to your friends, your school or LUG, register online at: http://shipit.ubuntulinux.org/ For more information, you can turn to any of the following resources: Ubuntu Website: http://www.ubuntulinux.org The website contains some basic background on Ubuntu, an overview of the project, information on how to get it, and some documentation for the software. To get more information or subscribe, visit: http://lists.ubuntu.com Warty Warthog Features * Simple and fast Installation Ubuntu comes on one single CD, with thousands of extra packages available online. Thanks to the team of professional and volunteer maintainers who have worked so hard to bring the Warthog to life, and also to our rapidly growing community, who have provided excellent testing and ideas for the future of Ubuntu!

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