You can get the beta right now; I’ve played with it and it’s completely sweet. There’s some really bold design choices they’ve made with this version (window controls on the left!?) that I’m excited to explore.
Ubuntu is Important
You know, along with Ubuntu, I use Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OSX every day. But if I had a choice, I would use Ubuntu for just about everything. Windows completely sucks and seems to get worse with every version. Vista is just embarrassing. I use OSX for managing my photographs and for entertainment purposes because all the media stuff works flawlessly. But if I’m doing anything important, Ubuntu is my go-to. Its faster, has better workflow, and every open source tool I can think of is a one-click install away. Plus it looks awesome makes me feel hardcore.