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Big news for all Linux lovers! The latest version of Ubuntu, the Ubuntu 11.04 is going to release today. Ubuntu is one of the most famous Linux Distributions, which is best known for its speed, simplicity and forum support. Canonical's Ubuntu 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" is designed to be a real replacer of Microsoft Windows.

1. Unity Desktop as default UI

2. kernel 2.6.38

It is one of the 4 great news of Linux in April, 2011.

Ubuntu will release Ubuntu 11.04 on April 28.

Yahoo has been official accepted to enter the Linux Foundation on April 21.

Linux releases the new kernel 2.6.38.

The leader of German Insurance, LVM Versicherungen had signed an agreement with Canonical to install Ubuntu Linux in its 10,000 new computers.

Users upgrading from Maverick can expect a great deal of improvements in the overall performance.

3. Improved Software Center

The Software center is one of the major highlights of Ubuntu. One of the reasons why Ubuntu becomes so popular worldwide is its simplicity. Unlike others, users can run the Software center to install or uninstall software easily instead of typing in the complicated codes, which is rather annoying for beginners. The new Software center has integrated with Dash. Users now can comment and vote for the software and thus makes it more convenient for others to choose the right software.

4. Firefox 4

5. Entertainment

In Linux, there aren't so many video games as Windows do. One of the prides of the Linux users is their passion toward the desire for new technology. They may spend much more time on the program work. However, users can fully enjoy the entrainment with Linux for a long time. Music and movies can be played as good as Windows. In Linux, users will need OpenOffice or LibreOffice to make a PowerPoint. To view Microsoft PowerPoint on Linux, a PPT to Video Converter will be helpful.