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Ubuntu 9.04 Release Candidate Now Available

The next version of the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution is due out on April 23rd. If you just can’t wait that long, you can download the release candidate of Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope today. It has been reported that if their arent any bugs, then there will be no changes and you will have the new Ubuntu before all your friends.

Here are a few of the changes since Ubuntu 8.10 was released last fall:

  • Updates to the Linux kernel, X.Org server, GNOME and KDE interfaces
  • Support for the Ext4 file system
  • Improved handling of multiple monitors
  • Improved boot speeds
  • Updated software including newer versions of Firefox and OpenOffice.org

There’s also now a version of Ubuntu designed to run on ARM processors, which means Ubuntu will be able to run on a number of upcoming netbooks and mobile internet devices built around chips that can’t run Windows.

Nokia Releases The E75 Into Stores

Last week we reviewed the new Nokia N97 that is going to hit stores sometime in the next 3 months, but yesterday Nokia has released the E75. The E75 has Nokia Messaging built-in along with 2.4″ display, 3.2 MP camera, aGPS, WiFi, quad-band EDGE/dual-band HSDPA, and QWERTY keypad. The E75 also works with Ovi services and ships with Ovi Files.

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