Filed under: OS Updates, Linux, Open Source, Canonical
Canonical rolls out sleeker, sexier UI for Ubuntu Netbook Remix
by Lee Mathews Aug 10th 2009
While it's not yet on public display at the UNR web page, there are plenty of images of the restyled interface over at Ubuntu Mini. It's much less cluttered than the previous version, which is an important improvement for an OS designed for diminutive netbook displays.
Continuing with the streamlining of the UI, application launches no longer call an animation - just a simple notifier in the center of the screen. Adding apps to your favorites is now much easier as well. You no longer need to drag an item to the Go Home apple. A simple click on the add to favorites button next to an app's icon is all it takes.
If you'd like to take the new interface for a spin, you can grab the alpha ISO image from the Karmic Koala download page.
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