Among others, this new release of Ubuntu features:

• 3D Screen effects enabled by default: This is soooo cool! Plus, right click on your desktop, select Change Desktop Background, select Visual Effects and click on Extra, now go move a Window.
• Themes, backgrounds, fonts, toolbars and visual effects have all been consolidated into a single form.
• Desktop search: Quick search all your files, web, email, etc.
• Pidgin: New name for the Gaim Internet Messenger, it features more icons 😉 and MSN icons are now shown for all your contacts.
• User Switch button: Just click on it and switch among mom, dad or kids!