What's new in Ubuntu 7.10?
напишу на английском, думаю поймете...

1. Automatic printer configuration on pluging in the device (no more extra configuration)
2. Automatic win-modem' drivers installation on-demand (through Internet)
3. Many mobile-Ubuntu implementations (browser, ui, mediaplayer etc.)
4. Some improves to Synaptic/Adept - i.e. dependances checkboxes and others
5. Composite by default installation
6. Many Improvements to Network Manager (but no VPN-to-WinServer improve IMHO)
7. Write support for NTFS by default
8. Kubuntu new working Kiosktool
9. New display configuration tool - displayconfig-gtk
10. Bullet-proof-X - no more crashes of the Xorg graphical system
11. 3in1 login screen
12. AppArmor integration
13. tickless mode for laptops (saves about 25-33% of battery life)