Ubuntu Gets Multi-Touch Support in Version 10.10

I saw this posted on Ubuntu's facebook page earlier today and thought I'd re-post it here on my blog:

http://blog.canonical.com/?p=414

The next release of Ubuntu ("Maverick Meerkat") that will be released in October will utilize a new engine called uTouch. Basically, you'll now be able to run Ubuntu on all-in-one desktop computers that use a touchscreen, and you'll be able to use multi-touch gestures just like you'd be able to use in Windows.

Of course, as with all open-source things, it doesn't support all hardware configurations yet, but it's still a new technology and with the way Ubuntu's growing and evolving, it probably won't be too long before all touchscreen computers are supported. I find this to be an extremely nifty thing that's happening in the world of Ubuntu.

In other news, the default dark Ambiance theme will also be revamped for version 10.10. It looks BEAUTIFUL. Check it out here: http://design.canonical.com/2010/08/an-update-to-the-ubuntu-light-themes/

That's all for now. Just thought I'd share these cool findings.