Ubuntu 13.04 Review - Raring Ringtail
Canonical has released the latest version of Ubuntu, the most popular opensource and Linux distro in the world. In last few weeks there was a major improvements in their mobile OS, surprisingly no one saw coming their latest desktop version with this much of quality improvements. But the desktop version was released with better features proving that Ubuntu had never stopped working on their desktop OS development.
Stunning Performance
First thing you will realize when you boot up Ringtail for the first time it has well improved speed and performance. Unlike Ubuntu's last edition "Gnom", this one doesn't seems to make any frustration to load the UI rapidly. At the first glance you will realize that new desktop seems more attractive than the older version. This one has not only the beauty also the stunning performance. This is your dream OS, it loads applications fast, you can cross work with application efficiently also it has improved to be more stable than other Ubuntu versions. Simply with this edition creators were able to outcome every bug and problems Ubuntu users been having. Also for usual default applications of Ubuntu like Files, Ubuntu Software Center, Media Player etc have improved designs and attractive set of icons.Social Network Integration
Social network interagation can be experienced via unity dash. You can simply searching your friend's name you can view your interactions with him in facebook such as massages between and wallposts. You can also see friend's social updates such as statuses and picture upload. With Ubuntu Raring Ringtail you can to stay in touch with their friends more effectively.
Privacy Issue
Upgraded REPO
Ubuntu Software center is as usual and it sports the latest available applications. Ubuntu has the richest repo in theLinux world and I downloaded VLC player, Steam and added Skype 4.1 to my installation.
Performance
This is a problem that Ubuntu users should concern before upgrading into Ubuntu 13.04 though the latest version has a better performance rate it also take a considerable amount of your computer resources than older versions. I have run and tested Raring Ringtail in both i7 PC with high performances and a simple Duel core PC with very limited amount of resources. For the results to speak in i7 PC Ubuntu 13.04 seems to be working tremendously good on the other hand in Duel core PC it was working very good too but it wasnt perfoming very well to refect the real capabilities of this OS. So my opinion is don't install Ubuntu 13.04 if your PC don't meet the recommended requirements.
| Install Type | RAM (minimal) | RAM (recommended) | Hard Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| No desktop | 64 megabytes | 256 megabytes | 1 gigabyte |
| With Desktop | 64 megabytes | 512 megabytes | 5 gigabytes |
Other than those advancements Ubuntu 13.04 has some other interesting features too. This OS is equipped with Cloud sync service witch allows you to back up or share your data upto 5GB.
Bluetooth drop down has a catchy interface with one click activation
Also a stylish shut down menu
Overall
My personal opinion is this latest version seems to be stable and an advance system. But it giving the parameters of its privacy issue ill be sticking my gut into Ubutu 12.10 until i feel confident to use 13.04 without having the feeling that some one is watching me.Other than the privacy issue Ubuntu Raring Ringtail is a great OS for both noobs and experts in Linux.
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