The future of Ubuntu

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Dec 17, 2010

“Traditionally Ubuntu has been known for providing the world
with a stable, friendly and usable GNU/Linux desktop while Fedora
has been known for launching cutting edge technologies which might
not be very mature at the point of release. Hence hardcore hackers
swear by the likes of Fedora and Debian while casual users loved
Ubuntu.

“Ubuntu has decided to take a brave leap into the future by
replacing two core systems of it’s desktop UI. According to
announcements made Ubuntu 11.04 is going to ship with the Unity
interface instead of the standard Ubuntu Gnome UI. It is also going
to replace the venerated Xorg server display system with Wayland.
Lets see what Unity and Wayland are all about.”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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