Gallery: Ubuntu 11.04 Alpha 3

By jperlow March 8, 2011, 8:28 PM PST

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Ubuntu Linux 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" Main Desktop with LibreOffice Writer

ntUbuntu Linux 11.04 now uses the “Unity” user interface, which features a prominent “Task Bar” on the left hand side that acts as both a task manager in addition to a common application launcher. Shown on the desktop is LibreOffice Writer, the word processing program that comes with the new LibreOffice productivity suite which replaces OpenOffice 3 in previous versions of Ubuntu.

See also Jason Perlow’s full report, Ubuntu Linux 11.04: A whale of changes for Canonical’s user base.n

Ubuntu Linux 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" Main Desktop with File Management Dialog

ntNautilus is still the default file manager although it now uses the context-based menuing system in 11.04.

Ubuntu Linux 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" Main Desktop with Firefox 4

ntFirefox Version 4 is the default web browser that ships with Ubuntu 11.04. As you can see the web browser menus appear in the top menu context navigation area, a la Mac OS X.

Ubuntu Linux 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" Main Desktop with Virtual Desktops

ntVirtual desktops can be paged through using the Unity Taskbar. Applications in the Taskbar automatically zoom to the correct desktop they are running in when selected.

Ubuntu Linux 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" Main Desktop with Main Search UI

ntThe Windows or “Super” key brings up the main search interface which allows you to find applications and files on your computer.

Ubuntu Linux 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" Main Desktop with Expanded Application Search View

ntHere’s another search view showing installed applications.

Ubuntu Linux 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" Main Desktop with Expanded Application Search View

ntBanshee is Ubuntu’s equivalent to iTunes. You can connect and sync it with your iPod, iPhone and even Android devices. A built-in music store allows you to buy content from Amazon or Ubuntu One. You can also stream live music from Last.fm.

Ubuntu Linux 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" Main Desktop with Nautilus File Managment

ntHere’s how file management is represented in the within the Search interface.

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