In order to determine whether a proposed new feature for Ubuntu would increase the hardware requirements beyond that which is reasonable, we need a metric for determining what a typical recommended hardware should be.

The chosen metric is "a $500 PC purchased online from Dell, at the ''start'' of the release process".

This is an entry-level PC that is already 6 months old at the point of release, so this is also roughly equivalent to a top of the line PC from at least 2 years previously.

This specification is intended to be the maximum ''recommended'' hardware for a given release; thus a feature requiring more will not be considered.  We do not have a metric for the ''required'' hardware, however we also attempt to not increase that where possible.

== feisty+1 ==

''Note that this isn't finalised yet, but is recorded here to keep track''

 * 64-bit capable Dual Core processor
 * 512GB RAM
 * 250GB HD
 * 3D GPU (sharing system ram)
 * CD-RW/DVD combo drive

feisty+1 should have similar maximum requirements to feisty.

== Feisty Fawn ==

 * 64-bit capable Dual Core processor
 * 512GB RAM
 * 160GB HD
 * 3D GPU (sharing system ram)
 * CD-RW/DVD combo drive

feisty, when compared to edgy, may include features that require additional processing power; use more RAM (though must take into account the additional 256MB is shared with the GPU); or take advantage of a DVD drive (for example being shipped on a DVD).

It may not include features that use more disk space.

== Edgy Eft ==

 * 3Ghz HT Single Core processor
 * 256MB RAM
 * 160GB HD
 * 64MB RAM 3D GPU
 * CD-RW drive

Edgy, when compared to breezy, may include features that require additional processing power; use more disk space; or take advantage of a 3D GPU or CD-RW drive.

It may not include features that need additional RAM.

== Breezy Badger ==

 * 2.4Ghz processor
 * 256MB RAM
 * 40GB HD
 * 3D Graphics Card
 * CD-ROM drive