Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) Releasing Soon !!!

18 09 2008

The next version of Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) is releasing soon! This will be the 9th released of ubuntu team. Ubuntu 8.10 is planning a number of new features, such as the development team will prepare an unbelievable desktop, with an amazing performance, that will work on mostly any computer (be it a high-end workstation or an old and dusty Pentium III machine). Another major feature planned for Ubuntu 8.10 is the ability to stay connected to the Internet (to read: wireless connections) wherever you go: “We want you to be able to move from the office, to the train, and home, staying connected all the way.” – said Mark Shuttleworth.

Read more Wiki Information.

The final version is under way October 30. A complete and up-to-date list of new features have been published, the Ubuntu forums.
Ubuntu 8.10 release dates and Schedules

* 12 June 2008 – Alpha 1 release
* 3 July 2008- Alpha 2 release
* 24 July 2008 – Alpha 3 release
* 14 August 2008 – Alpha 4 release
* 4 September 2008 – Alpha 5 release
* 18 September 2008- Alpha 6 release
* 2 October 2008- Beta release
* 23 October 2008 – Release Candidate
* 30 October 2008- Final release of Ubuntu 8.10

To Download Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) Alpha 5 for Desktop Click here
To Download Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) Alpha 5 for Server Click here

Official Ubuntu Blog : Click here





Google Chrome in Ubuntu !!!

7 09 2008

Install Google Chrome in Ubuntu with Wine

The Linux version of Google’s Chrome web browser is not ready yet. Don’t boot up Windows, if you’re interested in testing it out it’s possible to do so by running Chrome under Wine.

[update] Wine 1.1.4 has been released, and includes fixes for running Chrome.





Changing MAC in Ubuntu

6 09 2008

If you want to change the MAC address in Ubuntu then follow the instructions below….

Open the terminal.
Now suppose : 3x:6b:3c:44:9r:22 is the new mac address you want to assign
Then enter the following command into terminal:

$ sudo ifconfig eth0 down
$ sudo ifconfig eth0 hw ether 3x:6b:3c:44:9r:22
$ sudo ifconfig etho up

Finally Check the new MAC address by using following command

$ ifconfig

Thank You.