Canonical Ltd. has announced the availability today of Ubuntu® 8.10 Desktop Edition and Server Edition.

Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop Edition is designed for the pervasively connected digital lifestyle. With new 3G network support, users can move smoothly from wired and WiFi networks onto 3G cellphone networks while traveling. Ubuntu 8.10 is also built to be shared – users can start a quick “guest session” on the fly and let someone use their computer to surf the web or check email, while maintaining the security and integrity of their own data. And if that person really enjoys their brief session as an Ubuntu guest, they can put Ubuntu on any USB key and take it home to install on their own computer rather than having to burn a CD.

“Ubuntu 8.10 Server Edition is a terrific milestone that underlines the value in our twin track release strategy,” said Jane Silber, COO of Canonical. “The server edition embraces cloud computing, virtualisation, mail server enhancements, Java development and deployment as well as a range of services to help system admininstrators and developers. Our six-monthly release cycle allows us to get these features in front of users faster continuing to make Ubuntu the best option for innovative organisations.

Either of the 8.10 editions can be downloaded here

The WNYLug will be holding our first meeting on November 12th 2008 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.

The meeting will take place at 455 Cayuga Rd Suite 200, Buffalo, NY 14225.

Food will be provided compliments of The PCA Group, Inc

Meeting Agenda:

1. General Introduction of attendees.
2. Overview of the WNYLug Mission Statement, Charter and Goals.
3. Discuss upcoming meetings and events.
4. One Laptop per Child XO Demo.

In order to get an idea of how much food will be needed we are asking that anyone planning on attending to please register.

Thanks and look forward to seeing you there.

Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the first release of OpenSUSE.

Happy Birthday!