Come preannunciato da Canonical mediante il seguente comunicato stampa in lingua inglese, è disponibile la versione 7.10 della distribuzione Linux based Ubuntu: si tratta di un rilascio in grande stile poichè sono state pubblicate quattro edizioni dell'OS, ovvero Ubuntu Server, Desktop, Kubuntu and Edubuntu, tutte liberamente scaricabili.

In accordo alle dichiarazioni di Canonical, Ubuntu 7.10 in tutte le sue varianti rappresenta il miglior software - Open Source e gratuito - disponibile oggi su una piattaforma in grado di garantirne l'usabilità in un ambiente stabile e robusto.

Ubuntu 7.10 è disponibile in pacchetti ISO dedicati rispettivamente ai processori Intel e AMD in architettura x86 (Pentium, Celeron, Athlon e Sempron), ai processori Intel e AMD in architettura x64 (Core e AMD64) e ai processori UltraSPARC di Sun.

LONDON, October 15, 2007 – Canonical Ltd. announced today the upcoming availability of version 7.10 of the Ubuntu Server, Desktop, Kubuntu and Edubuntu Editions. All will be available for free download on Thursday 18 October. Canonical is the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu.

Ubuntu makes no distinction between community and enterprise editions, Ubuntu 7.10 is our best work and is available freely to all. Ubuntu has consistently ranked #1 in reviews of security update responsiveness and effectiveness. The Ubuntu platform is fully certified and supported, making it a secure choice for users looking to explore, deploy and enjoy Linux. Ubuntu 7.10 brings together the best open source and free software available in a stable, robust environment that 'just works'.

We are privileged to have millions of users running Ubuntu every day". commented Jane Silber, COO of Canonical UK. 'This gives us great insight into what they want from a free, Linux-based platform. Ubuntu 7.10 is another milestone in delivering on these requirements on the desktop and server.'

Ubuntu 7.10 Desktop Edition adds an enhanced user interface, improved hardware support, multiple monitor support and integrated desktop search. Additional information is available at http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-desktop710.

Ubuntu 7.10 Server Edition features improved functionality, manageability, pro-active security and hardware compatibility and delivers a rapid deployment platform for developers and businesses. Additional information is available at http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-server710.

New versions of Kubuntu and Edubuntu, derivatives of Ubuntu aimed at KDE enthusiasts and the education community respectively, are also being released at the same time. Additional information is available at http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-family710.