This is just a quick update... Ubuntu 6.10 has been released. While it is not available via ShipIT (6.06 LTS only), you can download/buy it.

Those of you with a previous version of Ubuntu installed (say 6.06 LTS like I was running) can very easily upgrade with no hassle and no need to download and burn the ISO.

It's this simple:

• Press Alt+f2
• Type in gksu "update-manager -c -d" and press Enter
• While it will tell you about updates available, at the top it will say that 6.10 is available -- Click 'Update'
• Wait while the update proceeds, if you've added 3rd party apt sources, you'll get a message saying it has disabled those sources
• After the package lists for 6.10 are read you'll get a message saying how many packages will be installed, added or removed, you have to verify this to continue
• Now the install actually continues -- In my case I have 1876 packages to fetch

That's it... wait for the install, enjoy a cup of coffee and then experience the new system. To give you an idea... My update is listed as taking around 1.25 - 1.5 hours.

Enjoy.