Just a quick heads up for all open-source GIS enthusiasts. Quantum GIS 1.0.1 aka “Kore” is now available in repositories for the new Ubuntu Jaunty release.
For first time users, here are steps to help you guide through the installation.
Bring up the terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal)
Edit the /etc/apt/sources.list by issuing the command sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.lists
Scroll down to the end of the page and paste the following lines:
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/qgis/ubuntu jaunty main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/qgis/ubuntu jaunty main
Saving and closing the file, brings back the prompt.
Update the package lists using the command, sudo apt-get update
Install Quantum GIS with sudo apt-get install qgis
Ignore any GPG errors that show up for public keys that are not available.
Access Quantum GIS from Applications -> Education -> Quantum GIS
