Ubuntu maverick Meerkat (10.10) beta is out..!!

Ubuntu Maverick Meerkat Beta version has been released at 3rd September 2010, there is some changes we could find in this Version of Maverick Meerkat. The Beta Version is also available for other ubuntu varians like Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, Ubuntu Studio dan Mythbuntu.

Some Changes of Maverick Meerkat Beta includes  :

• The GNOME base platform has been updated to the current 2.31 versions. This includes the new dconf and gsettings API.
• Evolution was updated to the 2.30.2 version, which operates much faster than the version in Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.
• Shotwell has replaced F-Spot as the default photo manager.
• Gwibber has been updated to support the recent change in Twitter’s authentication system, as well as changing the back end storage to improve performance.
• The Ubuntu Software Center has an updated look and feel, including the new “Featured” and “What’s New” views for showcasing applications, and an improved package description view. You can now easily access your package installation history too.
• New Design: The boot process is cleaner and faster. New themes, new icons, and new wallpaper bring a dramatically updated look and feel to Ubuntu.
• Ubuntu One: Polished desktop integration with new sign up and sign in process. Tighter integration with Ubuntu SSO. Nautilus enhancements for managing folder sync preferences. Faster file sync speed. Share links to music within the Ubuntu One Music Store.
• The Sound Indicator has been enhanced to include music player controls.

What is written above is only some changes that occur in ubuntu. if you want to know changelogs for other Ubuntu varians like Ubuntu Server, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, Mythbuntu. Click here.

Reference : http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/2123

More Details about Ubuntu 10.10 : http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/maverick/beta