[Ubuntu-AE] Ubuntu Release 9.04

[Sofian Rahmani]

Hey!

I'm thinking about upgrading my installation, but I'm not sure. My system is
heavily customized, and I've got a lot of important data (for me), and NO
BACKUP (yeah, I know, I'm dumb as a brick). So if anything happens... I'm
getting goosebumps just thinking about it...

So how safe is upgrading? Should I just try it out on Windows (wubi) first?

Best wishes,
Sofian

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you're being fascinated by — and, given the way authoritarian minds work,
will generally find some appallingly stupid reason to do so." – Eric S.
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Software Movement


On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 3:27 PM, Akshay Lamba <akshay at lambaweb.com> wrote:

>  Hi All,
>
> Below is the release announcement for Ubuntu 9.04. I've downloaded the i386
> desktop version, feel free to drop me a line off list if you'd like to pick
> up a copy.
>
> Best,
> A
>
>
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>
> *
> *
>
> *LONDON, April 20, 2009* – Canonical, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu,
> announced today that Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop Edition is free to download from
> Thursday 23 April. Also announced were the simultaneous releases of Ubuntu
> 9.04 Server Edition and Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook Remix (UNR)
>
> Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop Edition delivers a range of feature enhancements to
> improve the user experience. Shorter boot speeds, some as short as 25
> seconds, ensure faster access to a full computing environment on most
> desktop, laptop and netbook models. Enhanced suspend-and-resume features
> also give users more time between charges along with immediate access after
> hibernation. Intelligent switching between Wi-Fi and 3G environments has
> been broadened to support more wireless devices and 3G cards, resulting in a
> smoother experience for most users.
>
> Jane Silber, COO, Canonical, says: “With every release, we see Ubuntu
> Desktop Edition make significant steps forward in appealing to mainstream
> computer users. With access to the latest office productivity suite, support
> for Skype and Adobe Flash, and faster boot times, we're confident that
> Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop Edition will see more people join millions of others and
> make the switch to an open platform."
>
> Ubuntu 9.04 features OpenOffice <https://wiki.canonical.com/OpenOffice>.org
> 3.0. This gives users a complete office suite that is entirely compatible
> with Microsoft Office. This free office software provides an immediate
> saving of at least $200 for users who need to create presentations, write
> documents or manage spreadsheets at work or at home.
>
> A new integrated notification system appears in Ubuntu 9.04 for the first
> time. This system combines the notification methods of various applications
> and presents that information in a simple, unobtrusive manner. New icons and
> artwork also appear in this release, part of the continual improvement of
> the Ubuntu user experience.
>
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