UFW or Uncomplicated Firewall, is a text based firewall that works with iptables. UFW is designed to be an easier way to manage a firewall from the command line. Whether this is easier than learning iptables or not, you can decide. But UFW comes partially set up when you install Ubuntu.
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Significant improvements in Ubuntu 9.10
I recently installed the beta version of the upcoming version of Ubuntu codenamed Karmic Kuala. The changes since 9.04 are somewhat subtle yet significant. Already in the beta you can feel the polish that went into it. Below, in no particular order, I shall rant about a few improvements that puts a smile on my face.
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Karmic Koala beta ships, praised for fast boots
The Ubuntu project has released the first beta of Ubuntu Linux 9.10 (Karmic Koala), which has already been favorably previewed, especially for its fast boot time. Based on Linux 2.6.31, Karmic Koala offers GNOME 2.28 and Ext4 as defaults, and adds "cloud" features and improved installation.
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Karmic Koala: The best Ubuntu Linux ever?
Based on my early look at Karmic Koala, Ubuntu 9.10, I think we've got a very strong Linux desktop distribution coming down the way.
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Screenshots Tour of Ubuntu Karmic Koala 9.10 Beta
Yes, after six months down the road, it's time to gear up for the newly born Ubuntu baby again. This time, Ubuntu 9.10, codenamed Karmic Koala, will be officially released on 29th Oct 2009.
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Ubuntu 9.10: First Impressions
Ubuntu has redeemed itself with its latest version 9.10 (Karmic Koala). I took a look at Ubuntu 9.10 on October 1st and have been playing around with it for a few days. My first impression is that it is good stuff.
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7 Things To Look Out For In Kubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala
A lot has been said regarding the upcoming release of Ubuntu, that is Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala, – its new looks, new features etc. However, understandably, its KDE counterpart, Kubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala, has been largely ignored.
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My Upgrade to Karmic Koala [Ubuntu]
I've upgraded ever since Gutsy: to Hardy, Intrepid and Jaunty. But this time, I did a fresh install of Karmic Koala, given the new Grub, ext4 and so on. Here are some things (bugs I mean - with potential fixes) I've experienced running Ubuntu Karmic Koala as my main OS (for about 2 days now):
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Ubuntu Karmic Koala 9.10 Beta Released, Features Gnome 2.28
Ubuntu Karmic Koala 9.10 Beta was released today and includes the previously mentioned:
-Updated Human GDM theme, Humanity icons and new log-out screen
-New wallpapers and GDM theme - The gdm 2.28 login manager is a complete rewrite compared to the version in earlier Ubuntu releases, permitting a more integrated login experience.
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Ubuntu 9.10 New Installer Screenshots
Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala now includes an installer slideshow. I’ve always liked the idea of rotating slides of information about the OS while it’s installing to give the users something to do. No matter what you put on the slides this is going to be more entertaining for users than staring at the progress bar.
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I thought I would just say WOW! There are little touches in Karmic that just make me think why wasn't this in before.
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What’s New in Ubuntu 9.10
WorksWithU reported a couple weeks ago on new features in Ubuntu 9.10, like kernel mode setting and GRUB 2, that are likely to please geeks. But Ubunti 9.10 (codenamed Karmic Koala) will also sport changes aimed at traditional users. Here&'s a look at a few of them.
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Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) Alpha 4 Screenshot Tour
The fourth alpha release of Ubuntu 9.10 (codename “Karmic Koala”) has been released. The following are some screenshots of Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 4.
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Karmic: Proposed Look & Feel for boot and GDM theme
As they announced the revamp of boot and login experiences in Ubuntu and received a great response from the Artwork Team, with many interesting concepts being submitted..
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Ubuntu's Karmic Koala: What to expect
Scheduled for release in October, Ubuntu 9.10 is perhaps the most important release to date for the community-driven Linux project.
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