When it comes to Open source Linux, Ubuntu might over take any other Linux flavor in turns of releasing latest version and builds. We have seen how strict development life cycle Ubuntu Dev team follows. Ubuntu Dev team has committed to release latest Ubuntu version every six month.

Last month only Ubuntu Ibex Intrepid 8.10 got released before users get settled with Ubuntu Ibex here is Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope Alpha 1 build. Jaunty Jackalope is the codename of next Ubuntu release. Thought there is very little changes in Ubuntu 9.04 alpha 1 compared to Ubuntu 8.10 Ibex.

Still there is long way for Final release of Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope 9.04 but this alpha build might be helpful for developers. Ubuntu 9.04 Alpha 1 has been released as per schedule. Final Release of Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope 9.04 is scheduled on April 23rd, 2009.

How to Upgrade Ubuntu 8.10 to Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope 9.04

1. To upgrade from Ubuntu 8.10 “Intrepid Ibex”, press Alt+F2 and

2. Type in “update-manager -d” (without the quotes) into the command box.

3. Update Manager should open up and tell you: New distribution release ’9.04′ is available. Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.

Download Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope 9.04 Alpha 1

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/jaunty/alpha-1/ (Ubuntu)

For other Ubuntu Distribution download Link

Please keep in mind that this is a Alpha build which is not suppose to installed and run on any Production machine