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Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx with Cairo-Dock and Docky



Linux released its next Big version of Linux OS called Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" and it took the place of Ubuntu 9.10 which was released by Linux last year. This Ubuntu 10.04 promises a boot speed that can be noticable on any machine and especially on those with SSDs.

Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" arrived with a range of new features which include, Social Networking-oriented"Me-Menu", Ubuntu Software Centere 2.0 for easy access for new software, and a new cloud based services courtesy of Ubuntu One - not to mention the Ubuntu One Music store. In this Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" GIMP doesn't come with pre-installed(we get F-Spot instead) and it is naturally complemented by Ubuntu 10.04 Notebook Edition, which is promisine for faster boot speed and other optimizations.

Exchange launchbar menu in Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx with Cairo-Dock and Docky: These are 2 popular launchbars for Linux, we can enhance the launchbar of our installed Ubuntu Lucid Lynx by installing one of these 2 apps. Cairo-Dock s an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows). It is compatible with Compiz, but it can also run without a composite manager . Cairo-Dock can run under GNOME, KDE and XFCE.

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