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Linux has a reputation as an operating system built primarily for hard-core geeks and tinkerers, but the slick, multitouch-enabled Ubuntu 11.04—code-named “Natty Narwhal”—is a distribution that’s surprisingly newbie-friendly.
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Natty Narwhal: the First Linux for Newbies?
With its new Unity interface, Ubuntu 11.04 taps the mobile world for a way to help Windows users across the divide.
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Shuttleworth: Ubuntu's New 'Unity' Puts Users First
New 'Natty Narwhal' release represents the Linux distribution's biggest leap forward yet, Canonical founder says.
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Ubuntu 11.04 'Natty Narwhal': A First Look at the OS
The April 28 release of the open-source operating system update may be the most exciting yet for Ubuntu Linux. Here's an advance tour of the features, including the Unity desktop and the Compiz window manager.
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