Ubuntu LTS 10.04, a Linux OS at Its Best

“As you’ve probably seen, Canonical just released the latest LTS
(long-term support) version of Ubuntu. Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx)
exists in both desktop and server form. The desktop form will be
supported for three years and the server version five years, making
the OS an appealing option for enterprise users. I looked at the
server edition for ServerWatch.

“Installing

“The install is text-driven but straightforward. Having said
that, the first time I tried it there was a glitch in the base
system install. It worked fine the second time, and I’ve seen no
similar reports elsewhere, so I think it was probably a
network/download glitch.

“I liked the offer of automatic home directory encryption. This
has obvious advantages on the desktop (reducing the risk of losing
large quantities of personal data if your machine is lost or
stolen), but it’s equally useful on a server if you ever keep any
admin information or passwords on your user account on the server.
Obviously, if you’re running a centralized file server for home
directories, you’ll need to encrypt those directories
manually.”

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