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Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.04 Beta has been released



The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the beta release of Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.04. This is the first release of UNR to be fully integrated into the Ubuntu family, fully up to date with the latest applications and hardware support.

Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook Remix Edition brings a new easy to use interface that is designed to be used on the smaller screens of netbook devices.

Netbook Remix features
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Built-for-purpose interface: that means that favourite applications and websites are just a click away, Ubuntu Netbook Remix makes a great choice for netbook users.

Faster boot times: improvements to Ubuntu's start-up process mean you can spend less time waiting and more time being productive with your Ubuntu Netbook desktop.

Models known to work well:
Asus Eee PC 900
Asus Eee PC 1000
Asus Aspire One
Samsung NC10
Dell Mini9

Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/jaunty/beta for details.

About Ubuntu
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Ubuntu is a full-featured Linux distribution for desktops, laptops, netbooks, and servers, with a fast and easy installation and regular releases. A tightly-integrated selection of excellent applications is included, and an incredible variety of add-on software is just a few clicks away.

Professional technical support is available from Canonical Limited and hundreds of other companies around the world. For more information about support, visit http://www.ubuntu.com/support

To Get Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.04 Beta
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The Beta can be downloaded from:

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/9.04/beta/

Your comments, bug reports, patches and suggestions will help turn this Beta into the best release of Ubuntu ever. Please note that, where possible, we prefer that bugs be reported using the tools provided, rather than by visiting Launchpad directly. Please add the tag ubuntu-unr to any bug reports so we can quickly find any bugs specific to Ubuntu Netbook Remix. Instructions can be found at:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs