Ubuntu 11.10 is out today! Go download it. OR if you're still on the fence; pondering whether or not you should try dual booting it on your Mac or Windows system - read on.

Virtual Desktops are insanely cool

Out of the box, Virtual Desktops are perhaps the most impressive ‘wow' feature of Ubuntu. And not only do they look cool, but they‘re a tremendous boost for productivity. Its like having an array of dual, triple, or quad monitors (or as many monitors as you want) on a single screen. It exponentially increases the amount of program windows you can comfortably have open at a single time. And once you start using them - you won't ever want to go back to the single desktop paradigm of Mac or Windows.

Above: 6x6 virtual desktops. CTRL + Super key zooms out to this ‘macro view' where you can click and drag any window to different desktops. Or simply use CTRL + arrow keys to cycle one at a time.

Welcome to an absolutely massive collection of HD backgrounds. 777 of them. All hand picked - by a few nerds and myself - to ensure only the most artistic, impressive, and badass wallpapers are included.

 

In this collection, my nerd friends and I have mined some of the best sources of wallpaper (InterfaceLift, Deviant Art, and others). Sure, free HD wallpapers are plenty available if one is so inclined to search for them. Yet the biggest advantage of this post is that each of the wallpapers are hand picked - ensuring only the absolute most impressive walls are featured. If you are a nerd - these will appeal to you.