The Intrepid Ibex development started!

May 5, 2008 05:55 GMT  ·  By

The Ubuntu 8.10 (codename Intrepid Ibex) development initiated on May 1st and will conclude on October 30th 2008, with the final release. Without any further introduction, let's have a look at the release schedule:

June 12th, 2008 - Alpha 1 release July 3rd, 2008 - Alpha 2 release July 24th, 2008 - Alpha 3 release August 14th, 2008 - Alpha 4 release September 4th, 2008 - Alpha 5 release September 18th, 2008 - Alpha 6 release October 2nd, 2008 - Beta release October 23rd, 2008 - Release Candidate October 30th, 2008 - Final release of Ubuntu 8.10

For the Intrepid Ibex, the development team will prepare an unbelievable desktop, with an amazing performance, that will work on mostly any computer (be it a high-end workstation or an old and dusty Pentium III machine). Another major feature planned for Ubuntu 8.10 is the ability to stay connected to the Internet (to read: wireless connections) wherever you go: "We want you to be able to move from the office, to the train, and home, staying connected all the way." - said Mark Shuttleworth.

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Until the first alpha version of Ubuntu 8.10 will be available for download, you can:

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