Welcome to Kubuntu 9.10

Kubuntu is built with the latest KDE desktop on top of a solid Ubuntu core. We believe this combination delivers a fantastic all-round home desktop experience. Our selection of tools and applications will provide you with all that you need for most of your tasks, with many more available just a few clicks away! Whether browsing the web, playing your music, composing an e-mail or connecting with your friends on social networks, Kubuntu 9.10 brings you an innovative and attractive platform for all your desktop needs.

Read on for information on how to get Kubuntu and what is new in Karmic.

Installing 9.10

• Download CD image
• Upgrade from Kubuntu 9.04
• Upgrade from Kubuntu 8.04

See Graphical Install for help on installing and Installation From USB Stick for help on installing Kubuntu Netbook.

What's New and Improved Since Kubuntu 9.04

The Karmic Koala brings with it a better integrated and more stable desktop, as well as many new features. There have been updates to many common applications as well as bug fixes to some of those annoyances you may or may not have run into.

9.10 adds a whole new version of Kubuntu especially for Netbooks revealing a user interface more suited to small screens.

The release candidate for our forthcoming 9.10 is available for download and one final round of testing. It features better desktop and network integration. To see what's new and how to download go to the RC information page. You can upgrade from 9.04 or 8.04. Let us know what you think on the feedback page and report bugs to Launchpad.

The beta for our forthcoming 9.10 is available for download and testing. It features better desktop and network integration. To see what's new and how to download go to the beta information page. You can upgrade from 9.04. Let us know what you think on the feedback page and report bugs to Launchpad.