Ubuntu CDs
A few days I go I received Ubuntu Linux CDs from the Ubuntu ShipIt program, I ordered them back when Ubuntu version 6.06 (Dapper Drake) was released (1st of June), they took a bit longer that expected and the package was obviously opened at the customs, perhaps because of the recent events in the region, anyway they arrived, and I need them badly for my laptop, as the current Gentoo Linux installation is quite outdated and updating it will take a considerable effort.
Perhaps the first thing I'd install after the distro itself is Xgl, it's a 3D desktop environment, I tried a demo live CD and the results were fascinating on both visual and productive fronts, Xgl provides some really cool visual effects such as dropdown shadows and translucent windows, it also features an improved multi-desktop model with many enhancements to common features such as alt-tab functionality.
Although I'm going to install Ubuntu on my laptop, I'll remain a loyal Gentoo user on my workstation.
By the way, those who live in Syria and are interested in Ubuntu but can't find any CDs, please let me know and I'll try to provide copies.
