Ubuntu 9.10 with codename “Karmic Koala” have been released few days ago..
Yes, it is a free Desktop O/S that can be downloaded from http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download or can also request for Free CD to be shipped to your house. [Free CD shipping might have discontinued.]
It is not that large. about 690Mb.
Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala[namran@nb-namran iso]$ ll -h [...]
