Features:
* Split and merge using the GNOME Split file format.
* Split and merge using the Xtremsplit file format.
* Split and merge using the KFK file format.
* Split and merge using the YoyoCut file format.
* Split and merge using a generic file format (like "split" and "cat" tools).
* File integrity verification using the MD5 algorithm.
* Notifications to show the end of a split or a merge.
* Asssistants to make split and merge easy for new users.
* Speed indicator to know how fast the action is performed.
Install GNOME Split 0.6 in Ubuntu Karmic and Ubuntu Lucid
Open Terminal(Applications - Accessories - Terminal) and copy-paste the following command
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gnome-split-team/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-split
source:http://linuxpoison.blogspot.com/2010/05/13578167754494.html