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Ubuntu 7.10 review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:Free

Verdict

Although it's not a massive jump from the previous version, Ubuntu 7.10 is slightly more usable if you're more accustomed to Windows, and is now better at co-existing with Windows on the same machine... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Easy migration from, and co-existence with, Windows
  • Better application-level security
  • Even easier for non-techies to use

Cons

  • Free software-only distribution may not have the best drivers for your hardware

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