(for those interested)
The new version of Ubuntu is available from the website.
http://www.ubuntu.com/ the new version comes with
GNOME 2.20
Desktop 3D effects via Compbiz Fusion
Desktop search
Fast user switching
Firefox plugins (improved plugin finder wizard)
Dynamic screen configuration
Graphical configuration tool for X (for multi screen users)
Improved handling of non-free device drivers
NTFS writing (Better R/W with NTFS partitions)
AppArmor security framework
I've been using the beta since the beginning of October.
Also you might want to check out
Ubuntu SE for Halloween
And don't forget the screensaver plugin
eternal damnation Code on metal-heads!