The release of Ubuntu 8.10 "Intrepid Ibex" is just moments away. If indeed this latest version of Ubuntu will sport a new theme, then we will certainly be seeing an ultra-fresh default wallpaper. I've seen several great-looking wallpapers posted at Ubuntu Wiki that would look good on Intrepid Ibex (see below).
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmRxqUgUheUyIVyrpyV7HaRCkUPA9RaK2c3c9hbCY5fn8viw6QDZiT3mfsf9O2yXK2S73u284F59aYogCbMEoiEKzaRqrco0y8RFUKLMk8WL4s08l6P2FW5OdmWukuKtJ910GByMbNRzo/s400/2938237256_da23e6b71c.jpg)
However, to those who would choose not to use the upcoming default Ibex wallpaper for some reason, I have here a collection of beautiful Ubuntu wallpapers that you may like:
1. Natural Art
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijPjPYooVXP88YZO8XP1Iw3tjXEUkg_9DhCKb1S75hv8jMj8YZnrXShhChOv5aogkcZZxJ-kDNuMg9ovrhy3dY87GOHDbhBk-sokl5gETW9JdTzqVATD7fCb8NDJrP8gYZzaWtsEU_yUA/s400/natural-art.png)
2. Porsche
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLFXTHZmURpVQRZtdv7Gi1IXkk1alzgDhDrJjlnS6V60EJ-6pxSayOUsn0jcNmN7bV1GYPT6TyyDer-aY_JWFMZiHRUW7Sj1Kt236sLo0XBqzTX5gLC0DweJaVwJoshq0XelpgccASA8/s400/55715-Porsche+911.jpg)
3. ASCII
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19r2CqozyXegVJycfRJYfGw0s-rlA94hJ7Vhbao0DQsf0Qus0yxf5ZqqdXptC4UcH6Mrk184kryjUb7tIq9pOCMHILFOg8sTbt94N68BrMkmGAIas5Icdt4FLpEFnstfzxqTQeO24p0Q/s400/Ascii.png)
4. Rainbow
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6YUEzAmUPb7GbmbD_cEF3FZrr7wI30NHtBQTY-acT2NY8Blo2jUFqD8gJBLCAepfHkBl9BxWWPUmtqddesyW3D8uF6BQaOVVDdm5OrE5O6S42_iUq_BpHz4VjcFMkXHkaGej_j0xCqY/s400/rainbow.png)
5. Smoke
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCs7U609To4UhbREtO_KImGxdhjCzWF_IbgP38-8FCfcbzWuLurygSE86RqYkwC2aSLUDUfVZlP9-Z_Bfu-j8z0Zu0pw0VNrjV_BbqLbUTEkKivs5c1zRtLbHytbFrH0JhpK_Oa_hQh0/s400/65043-UbuntuSmoke.jpg)
6. Flower
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCxZfWyZ2-vzgoxcSu0Pzx3S9-Lv4AVXW8V5NacUMW3DbxveeJFRUawNKK_n9o_CQr89K4h0mWKi-me3KF6JxeOE2upV-ngd-ektbI8yVdvBJwCCAG0n9hRPBJXE_r7Jz6519KyMG3rg/s400/88638-UbuntuFlowerWall.jpg)
7. Ice
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Wq0RLNl6wMUCmdUflsxgWNfAXEQcYxLxzTvS-1Nquj-uaDy2hr87Q9bmH7jmP24dqkZwWxGxcWEhPlHD-9oH8h4Np790SP1zBDSPPLqgZ98HUl_Nt5xT_ZFNEe8koGu5Fg8oqVylauU/s400/ice.png)
8. Sandstone
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkSkWhzKGPqZ4XzbHMc_1V5Vb3hEFWAuljCg7GameWH8B9lD3eW-3KXFT0dgjufriDlTtaFMjMB94PNYGmXD21T8E1Hx66E5s2BtdqRafnrn5urzCi6m0NhFDxv3Efslg74KVkNyCGy8/s400/sandstone.jpg)
9. Spirolight Black
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Ff-DryaOgBD7OzXdgUwRDYa8P6PhJdpF-OoR9burJ2wbtsE86pPFV35IergcoQYmgVPsUhBSivPRKsIxdSZmQuvr6AgtRa8xNKPvoLvUZd-jKS0S4qHYlewhAm8WsjA-w7cDDF7N0lM/s400/spirolightblack.png)
10. Hole
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDs-pCRlpe-QU9L4Nz24p6nDy01gDHo2H2hSL6nzydULVUJFRmFOtlEgQb7hyU5Q8B67oj6AF8s1DmmE-TD6jSL9sLlmDEGyVkQr9b4SbXUFhUvdC07W2588uHwMzOZllJ04bIxZxxo8/s400/Hole.jpg)
11. Nubuntu
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fVvpSDlnf4OsmVVWBSmpqyxO7_UguqazEhj9FiMiJyUs0ZC1w9bDjCmHHC2r_LmCLuWSs2m2W99EQP1KfAwjj1XJFaPJlkqxUK6ucBH6pCeR6QfyjuYOdcG7Vfu-Y0KEfFUjqvKInSc/s400/39733-nubuntu.png)
12. Globe
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN070EZqfNhuGCL21R7_STIuyTjpo3PIcqfFa68U4DBn_M9yAveOxXfYFAm87Y-OnkqnuLpnGctjmE231KSArCvojBxf4WM1Nya-0WF65778hQ9lJB42ivxxhIXHI_yRNlSbzUoYertUk/s400/Globe.jpg)
13. Luna
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-VeoCfhA8XalxPrlauYnVPwgDko0V7Jo8ByadSH1KEmmZHnfSRuh0w5Ta0e5z00DbNMV_HdzFgLt-Gr2darCt0aEFkvxzSrwhT-L8VWqGtoVPknARHdp6U-CEHeXUNOY7bt1HPK-4KU/s400/Luna.jpg)
14. Lava
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmj4mWfX93OBYwouMo2DKIzK14OnNEtj6kWafcCU57wIpTyzUZRj6D9b8cJ1lk-qhOci04-XJwFAroxXriFWzxvhJQP8SqIh4hS4lgxrHuN3Jdz6CRft1Q2l30OFaysTgjoyu9bi09oU0/s400/Ubuntu_Lava_Scrubbing_Stone_by_abh83.jpg)
15. Sleek Smooth
Great collection. Don't expect me to use the default Ibex wallpaper also. I'm loving #3 by the way.
ReplyDelete15 *Ugly* Ubuntu Wallpapers for a Sleeker Intrepid Ibex
ReplyDelete...fixed it for ya!
tyvm
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting for the Ibex to come out. I just upgraded to 8.04 last night.
ReplyDeleteI like #3 also. Simple is better.
Finally, this blog has become my favorite Linux blog. I check everyday. Keep up the good work!
definition: wallpaper - the first thing that gets removed from every install.
ReplyDeletei love the ascii one! ;)
ReplyDeleteWhere can I find the above wallpapers ?
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Keep up the great posts!
ReplyDelete[mccracken]
Nope I like the default Ibex wallpaper.
ReplyDeleteIts a good piece of art.
Sorry to say but your wallpaper aren't, they are ok but a little bland and generic.
nice wallpapers ;)
ReplyDeleteare there also wide-screen versions available??