Ubuntu has released released a beta version of upcoming Ubuntu Linux 9.0 that is expected to be released on April 26 .Ubuntu beta 9.04 contains new Genome 2.2.6 desktop environment and Linux kernel 2.6.28. Download Ubuntu 9.04 beta .

Ubuntu 9 beta features .

Genome 2.2.6 desktop environment with new software applications .
Improved boot performance
New Wallpapers and themes .

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Ubuntu 9 release dates :

Ubuntu 9 beta :March 26
Ubuntu 9 release candidate:  April 19 2009
Ubuntu 9 final :April 26 2009 .

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