Ubuntu 10.04, codenamed Lucid Lynx, Beta2 released

With only 3 weeks left for the release of the new Ubuntu 10.04, codenamed 'Lucid Lynx', Ubuntu Developers have announced the release of its second Beta. This is going to be the last beta release, followed by the final development milestone, a Release Candidate on 22nd April, a week before the final release of Lucid Lynx.

There have been a bunch of updates since the last Beta release.

• The window management button orders have changed. They are in the order of "close-minimize-maximize" now.
• Ubuntu one has now the ability to synchronize your firefox bookmarks and mobile contacts.
• Ubuntu has now been integrated with Rhythmbox Music Player.
• Gnome 2.30 desktop
• The installer slideshow has changed. Now, has a brand new look.

How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 10.04

Although, this beta is still not suggested to be used on production environments but if you want to try it out, its always easy.

1. Press Alt-F2 and run "update-manager -d".

2. Now, you will see this option to upgrade to 10.04 in the update-manager. Click "upgrade" and follow the instructions.

You can find more information about the second beta in the release notes.