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Ubuntu Launches 9.04, Get's Serious About Netbooks
As usual, Ubuntu’s home page advertises both Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope 9.04 Desktop Edition and Server Edition. This release, though, a third product joins them: Ubuntu Netbook Remix.
Until now, Ubuntu’s Netbook Remix has been focused on OEMs like Dell and HP, both of whom now use Ubuntu and some custom software on their netbooks.That piece may always be their biggest percentage of installations, but it is clear that they are going to try and change that by offering the Nebtook Remix right on the home page as a download for any netbook.
Given that consumers are apparently already uncomfortable trying something new, it is not clear that they will be willing to install a new OS. For those who are willing to install a new OS, Ubuntu is clearly positioning for your limited SSD space. Right now, it looks like they’re gonna get it.
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I recently installed NBR on my Acer Aspire One, replacing XP. Its been great so far, my daughter can finally use the machine without me having to worry about her deleting system files, I can just log her in, and let her have at it. Definitely digging the distro so far.
I was really happy to get a netbook (Toshiba NB100) pre-installed with Ubuntu. Now I’ve got it upgraded to 9.04, and seeing as I like certain bleeding edge stuff (such as development builds of Inkscape), I am overjoyed. This is a prime example of why Linux rules.