Ubuntu Netbook Remix gets a new UI

The Netbook-optimized interfaced becomes more user-friendly

The older version

Ver 9.10

 A remix is a 'respun' version of Ubuntu built for a specific purpose – in this case the netbooks. It includes a quite consumer-friendly interface that allows users to quickly and easily get on-line and use their favorite applications. This interface is optimized for a retail sales environment. But now Canonical are back with a totally redesigned brand-new user interface for Ubuntu Netbook Remix.

In the first version of Ubuntu Netbook Remix, the default option opens all program windows in full screen, and instead of a typical desktop and start menu approach, there present was a list of application categories on the right side of the screen, program shortcuts with big icons in the middle, and a list of places on the right side – as pointed out by Liliputing.

The new version removes the right side of the launcher and integrated into the left panel, and the color scheme was cleaned up, albeit with a slightly darker tone to give it a sleek, sexy look and feel. UNR now lists the folder shortcuts and drives in the left panel. There’s an addition of the "Add to Favorites" menu button to each icon. That means you no longer have to drag and drop it into the "Go Home" applet to create a shortcut.

The updated version of Ubuntu Netbook Remix should be ready in time for the launch of Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala in October.