The second beta release of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Long-Term Support) is out! Here’s a quick view of the new exciting features it comes with:

• A dramatic look and feel overhaul with the new radiance and ambience themes.
• The task panel comes with renewed indicators and provides integration with instant messaging (empathy), email (evolution) and social networks integration (Gwibber).
• Active Directory authentication and server support has been improved with the new “likewise-open” release.
• The latest version of GNOME desktop comes with the new GNOME bluetooth module… now you can pair your phone and connect to the internet through bluetooth.
• A renewed software center along with the latest open source software catalogue… there’s a new “featured software” section and the ratting stars are back!
• Faster boot time and a new boot experience

Some screenshots:

I love the new login screen, clean and simple… less is more

This is the new radiance theme and the Gwibber integration, right from the task panel

Here you can see software center’s featured applications and the new ambience theme

The installation process is just beautiful, after 4 configuration questions, a few “next” buttons and a 10 minute wait you get the new system up and running

Boot from the ubuntu CD…

Try or install?

Where are you?

Confirm keyboard layout

Prepare your disk, if you have windows installed you’ll see a dual boot option

Who are you?

Ready to install

Installation process…

Done, restart your system.

You can download this beta release from here. Remember, this is still a beta version and should not be installed on production systems. The final Lucid Lynx 10.04 LTS should be released on april 29th.

Cheers!

The Ubuntu Lucid Lynx beta 2 out! by Red Mezzanine, unless otherwise expressly stated, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 Unported License.