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____/ wispygalaxy on Friday 28 August 2009 23:35 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
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>> Canonical Unveils The Ubuntu Software Store
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>> | Well, those are the plans at least. As you can see from the screenshots,
>> | right now the Ubuntu Software Store is quite basic and really does not
>> | deliver anything new to the Ubuntu package management stack besides a
>> | simplified user-interface. The main screen provides icons for different
>> | areas (Accessories, Education, Internet, Office, etc...) while there are
>> | basic search capabilities, a list view when looking at packages in a
>> | specific area or the search results, and then a basic individual package
>> | view. Obviously, there is a whole lot of work left to be done before
>> | Ubuntu 9.10 rolls around and even more is ahead for future releases.
>> | Look for the Ubuntu Software Store to appear in Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 5.
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>>www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=ubuntu_software_store&num=1
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> Haha, for a second I thought that Ubuntu was stepping on Apple's turf and
> opening a physical store. :P
>
> I do think that this new UI will simplify things for new users. More and
> more average people are using Ubuntu, so it makes sense to cater to their
> needs. Having everything in one place really reduces stress when looking
> for an app.
There are quite a few stores that now sell Ubuntu PCs, some exclusively.
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