Not yet Reached Although the level of popularity of Other operating systems like Microsoft or Apple, Ubuntu has Established Itself as one of the best free alternatives at the time and in the coming weeks we dog finally enjoy the new version 10.10.

Before talking about what we know, we have to emphasize in the last hours that It was announced that this new version will include the system 1.0 uTouch, a program of multitouch gestures, allowing us to imagine using this operating system in future tablets.

And thanks to this technology, users of Ubuntu 10.10, also known as meerkat maverick will have the ability to switch tabs or applications within the same application by using simple movements.

Returning to reality, Ubuntu 10.10 ITS is in third alpha stage, with the final version expected in October 10th, which means that current users of Ubuntu must decide whether they are worth the upgrade your system.

To see this, here are some of the changes we expected in this new OS.

The first thing to note is the presence of a new installer that greatly simplifies this process. The startup options are Integrated Into the same installer, only two presenting possibilities: Try Ubuntu and install Ubuntu.

For those who have old computers, It seems that the meerkat maverick will not work prior to the i686 processor, or nothing prior to Intel ‘s P6 architecture. So must know your hardware before installing this new version.

Something is confirmed that was the use of the Linux kernel version 6.2.1935, which includes major security enhancements. He was also upgraded GNOME desktop environment to version 2.31.

Finally we must emphasize updating the Ubuntu software center, will present new options such as “Featured”, “what’s new” and “History”. Along with this is expected to faster and more efficient system.

If you are interested, the 10/10 Ubuntu Alpha 3 now available, although it is always adviseable to wait for the final version.