Wow! Only a few months after the release of the first beta version of Ubuntu Linux 'Quantal Quetzal,' a third beta version is now available for download. What's new with the the newest version of Ubuntu? With the release of Ubuntu 12.10 beta 2 many new features have been integrated into the operating system not previously seen.
(1) For starters there is now one consolidated installation image file. Gone are the days of needing to choose the appropriate download file. With the download of one image file all builds of Ubuntu will be available to install.
(2) With this latest release we also see the integration of the Logical Volume Manager (LVM) and support for complete disk encryption. Surely this will prove critical for users who require this level of security and privacy like financial institutions and government agencies.
(3) 2D no more. Ubuntu 12.10 beta 2 will only run the Unity GUI in 3D mode however, users with out the hardware necessary for hardware acceleration will not be left out. By default Unity now runs in 3D but, if the gpu is not capable Unity will force the CPU to perform the necessary processes.
(4) Update Manager. The update manager has been changed and renamed to Software Manager. It will now check for updates on start up.
For a complete official list of the new features in 12.10 seehttps://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/quantal/+specs" target="_blank">Blueprints: Quantal Quetzal 12.10.
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