As of today, the current version of Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" replaced by 10.10. The new version called "Maverick Meerkat" is in contrast to its predecessor, with no long-term support (LTS) and therefore is not officially supported until April 2012. With the "stubborn Meerkats' gets a new Ubuntu system font.


The usual kernel update for Ubuntu 10.10 brings with it the kernel 2.6.35, which for example, brings a new energy saving feature for some AMD graphics cards. With Gnome 2.32 The last scheduled release of Gnome 2.x branch to use, comes in April 2011, the third Gnome version is published.


It was not until 10:04 F-Spot was introduced as an image viewer, this is now replaced by Shotwell. To the usual program updates also affect the evolution mail program, version 2.30, its significant speed improvements bring. Tinkers on the part of the KDE version called Kubuntu now KDE SC 4.5.1, the previous default browser Konqueror also by rekonq was replaced.


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During the installation of Ubuntu 10.10 is possible the file system btrfs to choose - but also because this is currently still under development, its use is advised against. Directly when installing the operating system can now also be added to proprietary software, such as MP3 codecs or wireless drivers. To speed up the installation process before beginning the copy process only the language and partitions are queried, the remaining options, the user can set, while data is already copied to the hard disk.


The revised Sound menu offers the possibility to adjust the volume control now also features the Rhythmbox media player. Next was also revised the Software Center, this is now offering an easily accessible installation history and a category with purchasing software.


With the first version 10.10 has multi-touch support in Ubuntu catchment, so scrolling is supported by many gestures with GTK applications and the netbook version additionally window management gestures.


The next Ubuntu update is scheduled for 28 April 2011, 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" is in addition to support for ARM processors bring mainly a revised and streamlined appearance.