“The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce Ubuntu 11.10, code-named
“Oneiric Ocelot”. 11.10 continues Ubuntu’s proud tradition of
integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a
high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution.For PC users, Ubuntu 11.10 supports laptops, desktops and
netbooks with a unified look and feel based on an updated version
of the desktop shell called “Unity”, which introduces specialized
“Lenses”. Finding and installing software using the Ubuntu Software
Centre is now easier thanks to improvements in speed, search
functionality enhancements, and usability improvements. Aside from
updates on the performance side, it’s also more aesthetically
appealing.