The Ubuntu project has made available an advance testing version of its popular Linux distribution, with the full 8.10, 'Intrepid Ibex' release scheduled to be released in October.

Ubuntu developer Steve Langasek overnight announced the Alpha 5 version of Ubuntu 8.10 was online and available for download, although he said the software was not intended for use in stable environments.

There are only a couple more testing versions of Ubuntu 8.10 scheduled to be issued before the final code is slated to be released on October 30.

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