Ubuntu Linux, easily one of the most popular Linux distributions available today, is out with what may be its most significant set of changes to date. 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" has brought with it not just major version jumps for nearly every core app and service, but also a completely revamped Unity interface.
Earlier this month, we took an extensive tour through the beta release of Ubuntu's latest, and things have mostly improved since then. The beta's may have been rough around the edges, but 11.04 is now stable and it feels the part.
Love it or hate it, Unity is clearly here to stay. It's been through a major update since 10.10. The interface still does sit atop the GNOME Desktop Environment, though—so things aren't so different once you get past the layout and some basic control maneuvers. It's worth noting, though, that users can select "Ubuntu Classic" from the login screen to switch to a possibly more familiar, more GNOME-like desktop.
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