Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.04 Beta released

[Steve Langasek]

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