The name for new ubuntu release - 9.10 - was agreed.

Aside from having a cute name, Ubuntu 9.10 will have huge improvements in both the server and desktop editions. For the server, it will be embracing the API’s of Amazon EC2 making it easy for anybody to setup their own cloud using entirely open source tools. For the desktop, there will be massive changes. Ubuntu may use Red Hat’s Plymouth graphical boot in favor of Usplash. They are also aiming for a much faster boot speed.

Perhaps the most interesting part in Mark Shuttleworth’s latest announcement is this: 

"The desktop will have a designer’s fingerprints all over it - we’re now beginning the serious push to a new look. Brown has served us well but the Koala is considering other options. Come to UDS for a preview of the whole new look."

 

 I liked Kinetic Kiwi, but this is my personal opinion. Well, waiting for  first installation pack :)