I’m not what your would call a “lad”. I admit I have the normal tendencies of a teenage boy (girls, guns and grime), but not the lads culture of topless girls, fast cars and (real) football.
For my A-Level Media Coursework, I have to produce a male-oriented lifestyle magazine front cover, with a variety of essays too back it up. I have to look at 3 magazines of this genre to get an idea of what to make. My magazines, GQ, Esquire and FHM.
GQ is designed for an insecure male, but Esquire looks like a responsible publication. FHM on the other hand, a “lads mag”, makes me feel dirty and cheap.
Tesco’s had a full shelf of FHM (wonder why that is). Its full of tits, sport and Sun Newspaper style stories (IE, my dad is also my brother).
Now’ I’m not anti-tits, or anti-sport, but I just wish this lads culture would die out. Beer is nice lads, but FHM ain’t!
Looks like its getting worse.
Just downloaded the new release of Ubuntu (7.10, Gutsy Gibbon). So far, I like it. Its pretty smart!
The GIMP 2.4
I think this is the first release of Ubuntu with an updated GIMP. I have to say, its a hell of an improvement over 2.2. Its Tangoed, which is always easier on the eyes. Cropping now has a transparent black look to it, very use full. Haven’t gotten into the nitty gritty of it, but from the front, it looks great.
F-Spot 0.4
The best photo manager on Linux, now even better. More file support and greater editing facilities. What else is there to say?
GNOME 2.20
Small little updates with 2.20. But they are things I’ve been desperate for. Examples include not having to type in your key chain every time I log on. The ability to leave messages to the currently logged on user, when the screen is locked. And of course a small Clearlooks update.
Animations
XGL (or whatever its called) works really well in this release. I’m not a big fan of it, but I may get used to it.
Pidgin 2.1
A fantastic IM client which features almost every protocol under the sun. Bloody fantastic.
So what does everyone else think?
Nokia N800 looked great. The N810 looks better. 
Runs Linux
GPS, WiF, Bluetooth
Flash
Touch Screen
Expandable Keyboard
2 Gig Internal Storage
Camera
Ships Mid-November, $479 / £234.
By the way. Coincidence its released the same day as a Mobile Ubuntu?
Via Ars Technica.
[Update] Engadget has posted some hands-on photos.
