The Ubuntu desktop Linux distribu¬tion has made fast strides and emerged on top. Codenamed Hardy Heron, the 8.04 version has designated LTS (Long Term Support) meaning you can receive security updates for 3 years on the desktop, even if you don't upgrade to the next version. Support for online repositories allows you to choose additional software.

The writable NTFS, option total KDE4, 3D desktop effects. filesystem encryption, and updated core applications aim to provide an enhanced photo experience, music sharing and download, better video, and productivity enhancements. Ubuntu 8.04 would have been finalized and released, by the time you read this, so if you want to see what it is all about before you take the plunge, use the new Wubi installer to install Ubuntu within Windows.

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