Fast user switching is well integrated in this release. Developers have enabled this feature through extensive development work on ConsoleKit and full integration throughout the distribution.
Display devices can be hot plugged and work automatically, thanks to the inclusion of Xorg Server 1.3.
This release provides a number of firmware packages for enhanced wireless networking. NetworkManager presents a graphical interface that allows user to quickly switch between wireless and wired networks for increased mobility.
This release features integration of a new FireWire stack in the kernel for more robust device handling.