Ubuntu is a community developed, linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.

The Ubuntu developers are moving very quickly to bring you the absolute latest and greatest software the open source community has to offer. The Hardy Heron Tribe 1 is the first alpha release of Ubuntu 8.04, and with this new alpha release comes a whole host of excellent new features. The feature list for 8.04 has been slowly taking shape since Heron opened late last month. While much is yet to be decided for 8.04, here are some of the new things that have already arrived, as well as a good look at the approved specifications for Hardy Heron.

This VMWare image lets you try it out without installing it or even rebooting your machine, and works in the Free VMWare player.
Login: ubuntu
Pass: ubuntu
md5sum: e0362c72a65cc883beae02da77ff3903 Ubuntu8.04a1.7z

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