Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop Edition delivers a range of feature enhancements to improve the user experience. Shorter boot speeds, some as short as 25 seconds, ensure faster access to a full computing environment on most desktop, laptop and netbook models. Enhanced suspend-and-resume features also give users more time between charges along with immediate access after hibernation.

{Image Source: Softpedia}

Intelligent switching between Wi-Fi and 3G environments has been broadened to support more wireless devices and 3G cards, resulting in a smoother experience for most users.

What’s new in Ubuntu 9.04

1.) Ubuntu 9.04 includes the latest GNOME 2.26 desktop environment.

2.) Brasero is now the default disc burning utility in Nautilus.

3.) The latest X.Org server, version 1.6, is available in Jaunty. The latest Mesa 3D DRI, version 7.4, is also available.

4.) Included in Jaunty is a simple menu which can be used to set preferences for notification icons, such as where they pop up on the taskbar.

5.) A number of improvements to the Ubuntu start-up process bring significantly improved boot performance to Ubuntu 9.04.

6.) Linux kernel 2.6.28.

7.) Ext4 filesystem support.

Downloading Options:

(A) Ubuntu Desktop 9.04

1. Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop CD ISO download
Download Ubuntu Linux Desktop 9.04 CD 32 bit i386 (697M)
Download Ubuntu Linux Desktop 9.04 CD 64 bit (697M)

(B) Ubuntu 9.0.4 Server

1. Ubuntu 9.04 Server CD ISO download
Download server install CD 32 bit ISO (637M)
Download server install CD 64 bit ISO (653M)

~ Ubuntu Linux 9.04 DVD ISO BitTorrent download ~

1. Ubuntu Desktop 9.04 DVD ISO BitTorrent download
Download from BitTorrent i386 32 bit Desktop DVD (requires a BitTorrent client)
Download from BitTorrent 64 bit Desktop DVD (requires a BitTorrent client)

2.Ubuntu Server 9.04 DVD ISO BitTorrent download
Download from BitTorrent i386 32 bit DVD (requires a BitTorrent client)
Download from BitTorrent 64 bit DVD (requires a BitTorrent client)

Also take a look @ Linux Section for more articles