As of this posting, the latest release of Ubuntu will be available in 15 days! This is version 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) and brings with it a few changes. The first obvious change is that Ubuntu finally got rid of their s#!t brown color, and went with a more girly purple.
Never heard of Ubuntu? Here is a short explanation from the Ubuntu website:
Ubuntu is an operating system built by a worldwide team of expert developers. It contains all the applications you need: a web browser, office suite, media apps, instant messaging and much more.
Ubuntu is an open-source alternative to Windows and Office.
Well, if it isn’t out for 15 more days, then why am I writing about it? Well, it is not so much Ubuntu that I am trying to tell you about, it is the countdown! Every time a new release of Ubuntu comes out, you can put a countdown on your site to let everyone know and do your part to spread Ubuntu!
This time, they have four to choose from:
As you can see on the right, I have already put up my counter to show my Ubuntu pride! If you have a blog, or a website, you can too! Just click on the picture above to get your code!