Table of Contents

News

• Who We All Are: Learn how one Ubuntu LoCo Team came together to help their town.
• What's New in Ubuntu 9.10: The Karmic Koala release is finally out in the world – find out what's inside.
• Meet Steve Langasek: Ubuntu's release manager is always at the edge of the next release.

Features

• Remote Control: You don't need a cross-town commute to help a user in distress.
• GIMP Scripts: Touch up your photos with these fabulous GIMP scripts.
• Software Center: Welcome to Ubuntu's newest package management system.
• Top 10 Firefox Add-ons: The 10 best Firefox extensions.
• Xubuntu: This lean, mean Ubuntu variant is perfect for old hardware.

Know-How

• Ruby: Let to know this powerful and easy-to-learn programming language.
• Ubuntu Tweak: Customize your desktop with this system settings helper.
• digiKam: Let this KDE digital photo manager organize and edit your images.
• Easy Backup Tools: Now's the time to protect your data with a reliable backup solution.
• Answerbuntu: Ubuntu Forums admin Mike Basinger answers some questions about hardware and software problems.

Desktop

• Transmission BitTorrent Client: Download files faster with Ubuntu's built-in BitTorrent client.
• Directory Encryption: Preserve your privacy by encrypting your user directories.
• Rawstudio: This powerful photo app lets you view your images in the raw format used by your camera.
• Ubuntu One: This file synchronization newcomer provides online storage for files you access from multiple desktops.

Discovery Guide

• Installing Ubuntu
• Exploring the Desktop
• Installing Software
• Security
• Networking
• File Sharing
• Printing
• Troubleshooting