Ubuntu 8.10 "Intrepid Ibex" is due to be released on October 30th. It will be Ubuntu's ninth release and the fourth anniversary since the first release, 4.10.
The Desktop version of Ubuntu 8.10 features increased mobile digital with 3G wireless support and guest sessions that allows users temporarily share computers without compromising security.
System Requirements, 256 MiB of memory, some of the systems memory may be unavailable due it being used for a graphics card.
In order to take advantage of the automated process users of older versions, pre 8.10 must upgrade to 8.04 LTS then upgrade to 8.10. Upgrade instructions can be found here: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/upgrading