Ubuntu Natty Narwhal Alpha 2 Released Today | Linux Today

Ubuntu Natty Narwhal Alpha 2 Released Today

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Feb 4, 2011

[ Thanks to Amber Graner for this link. ]

“Alpha 2 for Ubuntu 11.04, Natty Narwhal was released today and as with any releases still in development comes with all the usual developers only warnings.

“Having said that below is all the information from the Ubuntu Natty Narwhal Alpha 2 wiki page:

“Introduction

“The Ubuntu developers are moving quickly to bring you the absolute latest and greatest software the Open Source community has to offer. The Natty Narwhal Alpha 2 Release of Ubuntu 11.04, is adeveloper snapshot to give you an early glance at the next version of Ubuntu.

“Get Ubuntu 11.04

“Upgrading from Ubuntu 10.10

“To upgrade from Ubuntu 10.10 on a desktop system, press Alt+F2 and type in “update-manager -d” (without the quotes) into the command box. Update Manager should open up and tell you: New distribution release ‘11.04’ is available. Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.”

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Web Webster

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