Ubuntu 10.04 Beta 1 includes the 2.6.32-16.25 kernel based on 2.6.32.9
HAL has been removed from the boot process making Ubuntu faster to boot and faster to resume from suspend.
The Nouveau video driver is now the default for nVidia hardware. Provides user with kernel mode detection and hardware accelerated 2D functionality
Built-in integration with Twitter, identi.ca, Facebook, and other social networks with the MeMenu in the panel
GNOME 2.3 desktop environment with exciting features that gives user control over the desktop software and data. Changes to look and feel including new exciting themes.
Default search engine is set to Yahoo for Mozilla web browser.
