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We are preparing Kubuntu Artful Aardvark (17.10) for Alpha 2 on [[https://wiki.kubuntu.org/ArtfulAardvark/ReleaseSchedule | July 27, 2017]]. With this '''Alpha 2''' pre-release, you can see what we are testing in preparation for our next version. We are preparing Kubuntu Artful Aardvark (17.10) for Beta 2 on [[https://wiki.kubuntu.org/ArtfulAardvark/ReleaseSchedule | September 28, 2017]]. With this '''Beta 2''' pre-release, you can see what we are testing in preparation for our next version.
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This is Alpha 2 Release.
Kubuntu '''Alpha Releases''' are '''NOT''' recommended for:
This is Beta 2 Release.
Kubuntu '''Beta Releases''' are '''NOT''' recommended for:
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Kubuntu Alpha Releases are recommended for: Kubuntu Beta Releases are recommended for:
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= Getting Kubuntu 17.10 Alpha 2 = = Getting Kubuntu 17.10 Beta 2 =
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|| To upgrade to Kubuntu 17.10 pre-releases from 17.04, run '''do-release-upgrade''' from a command line.<<BR>> <<BR>> || Download a [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/artful|Bootable image]] and put it onto a [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto|DVD]] or [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/FromUSBStick|USB Drive]] || || To upgrade to Kubuntu 17.10 pre-releases from 17.04, run '''do-release-upgrade -d''' from a command line.<<BR>> <<BR>> || Download a [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/artful|Bootable image]] and put it onto a [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto|DVD]] or [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/FromUSBStick|USB Drive]] ||
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= Designed to be a Breeze, Plasma 5 is simple by default, powerful when needed = = Designed to be a Breeze, Plasma 5.10 is simple by default, powerful when needed =
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|| {{attachment:AA.png||width=600}} || '''Plasma 5''', the new generation of KDE's desktop has been developed to make it smoother to use while retaining the familiar setup. The [[https://www.kde.org/announcements/plasma-5.10.2.php|tenth set of updates to Plasma 5]] is the default in this version of Kubuntu.|| || {{attachment:AA.png||width=600}} || '''Plasma 5''', the new generation of KDE's desktop has been developed to make it smoother to use while retaining the familiar setup. The [[https://www.kde.org/announcements/plasma-5.10.5.php|latest bugfix release 5.10.5 of the Plasma 5.10 series]] is the default in this version of Kubuntu.||
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= KDE Applications 16.12.3 = = KDE Applications 17.04.3 =
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|| {{attachment:AAwithApps.png||width=600}} || Kubuntu comes with [[https://www.kde.org/announcements/announce-applications-16.12.3.php |KDE Applications 16.12.3]] containing all your favorite apps from KDE. This is the 16.12.3 update with bugfixes and translation updates. Most applications have been ported to [[https://dot.kde.org/2013/09/25/frameworks-5|KDE Frameworks 5]] but those which aren't should fit in seamlessly.<<BR>><<BR>>Non-KDE applications include [[https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/ReleaseNotes/5.3.3|LibreOffice 5.3.3]] and [[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/50.1.0/releasenotes/|Firefox 50.1]].|| || {{attachment:AAwithApps.png||width=600}} || Kubuntu comes with [[https://www.kde.org/announcements/announce-applications-17.04.3.php |KDE Applications 17.04.3]] containing all your favorite apps from KDE. This is the 17.04.3 update with bugfixes and translation updates. Most applications have been ported to [[https://dot.kde.org/2013/09/25/frameworks-5|KDE Frameworks 5]] but those which aren't should fit in seamlessly.<<BR>><<BR>>Non-KDE applications include [[https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/ReleaseNotes/5.4|LibreOffice 5.4]] and [[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/50.1.0/releasenotes/|Firefox 50.1]].||


= Other highlights/notes =

 * VLC now replaces Dragonplayer as our default media player.
 * Muon package manager is now shipped by default once again, as an alternative to Plasma Discover.
 * KTorrent has been updated version 5.1, built against the new Qt 5.9.1 release.
 * [[https://github.com/CDrummond/cantata |Cantata]] Qt5 music player replaces the unmaintained KDE4 based Amarok as our default for this beta. Please test this change. This is a [[https://www.musicpd.org/ | Music Player Daemon]] frontend, so configuration & usage may be unfamiliar. Most users will want to select the 'basic single user setup' in the first run wizard.
 * Telepathy instant messaging client has been dropped from our defaults as it is no longer maintained upstream, and it has numerous issues. This is still available in the archive to install.
 * Many other updated applications, such as new versions of Krita, Digikam, Kdevelop.....
 
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Development of Kubuntu 17.10, Artful Ardvark, is ongoing and bugs are fixed every day. Before reporting bugs, please ensure your system is up to date. For verifying installation related bugs, updated disk images are available from [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/daily-live/current/|Daily bootable images for standard PCs and laptops]]. Development of Kubuntu 17.10, Artful Aardvark, is ongoing and bugs are fixed every day. Before reporting bugs, please ensure your system is up to date. For verifying installation related bugs, updated disk images are available from [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/daily-live/current/|Daily bootable images for standard PCs and laptops]].


Introduction

We are preparing Kubuntu Artful Aardvark (17.10) for Beta 2 on September 28, 2017. With this Beta 2 pre-release, you can see what we are testing in preparation for our next version.

The Kubuntu team will be releasing 17.10 in October.

NOTE:

This is Beta 2 Release. Kubuntu Beta Releases are NOT recommended for:

  • Regular users who are not aware of pre-release issues
  • Anyone who needs a stable system
  • Anyone uncomfortable running a possibly frequently broken system
  • Anyone in a production environment with data or workflows that need to be reliable

Kubuntu Beta Releases are recommended for:

  • Regular users who want to help us test by finding, reporting, and/or fixing bugs
  • Kubuntu, KDE, and Qt developers

Please report your results on the Release tracker.

Getting Kubuntu 17.10 Beta 2

Upgrading from 17.04

Download a Disk Image

To upgrade to Kubuntu 17.10 pre-releases from 17.04, run do-release-upgrade -d from a command line.

Download a Bootable image and put it onto a DVD or USB Drive

Designed to be a Breeze, Plasma 5.10 is simple by default, powerful when needed

AA.png

Plasma 5, the new generation of KDE's desktop has been developed to make it smoother to use while retaining the familiar setup. The latest bugfix release 5.10.5 of the Plasma 5.10 series is the default in this version of Kubuntu.

KDE Applications 17.04.3

AAwithApps.png

Kubuntu comes with KDE Applications 17.04.3 containing all your favorite apps from KDE. This is the 17.04.3 update with bugfixes and translation updates. Most applications have been ported to KDE Frameworks 5 but those which aren't should fit in seamlessly.

Non-KDE applications include LibreOffice 5.4 and Firefox 50.1.

Other highlights/notes

  • VLC now replaces Dragonplayer as our default media player.
  • Muon package manager is now shipped by default once again, as an alternative to Plasma Discover.
  • KTorrent has been updated version 5.1, built against the new Qt 5.9.1 release.
  • Cantata Qt5 music player replaces the unmaintained KDE4 based Amarok as our default for this beta. Please test this change. This is a Music Player Daemon frontend, so configuration & usage may be unfamiliar. Most users will want to select the 'basic single user setup' in the first run wizard.

  • Telepathy instant messaging client has been dropped from our defaults as it is no longer maintained upstream, and it has numerous issues. This is still available in the archive to install.
  • Many other updated applications, such as new versions of Krita, Digikam, Kdevelop.....

Known Problems

Bugs tagged Kubuntu 17.10

  • (1706859) Auto-selected keyboard layout no longer matches chosen region on "Where are you" page

  • (1706861) back/forward button in kubuntu slideshow broken

  • (1447144) oem-config forgets to update /etc/sddm.conf

Older bugs:

  • (1442512) Apport-kde crash when reporting bugs

  • (1449265) accounts kcm can not change user's password because kdepasswd is missing

  • (1451728) kde-config-telepathy-accounts package install error

  • (1514491) kubuntu desktop inconsistency and integration issues: scrollbars. gtk3 button placement also not integrated

  • (1561745) OEM config fails to remove itself

  • (1638473) Blank screen after running oem-config

Feedback

Development of Kubuntu 17.10, Artful Aardvark, is ongoing and bugs are fixed every day. Before reporting bugs, please ensure your system is up to date. For verifying installation related bugs, updated disk images are available from Daily bootable images for standard PCs and laptops.

You can give us feedback on Google +https://plus.google.com/u/0/107577785796696065138/posts or Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/kubuntu.org or Twitterhttps://twitter.com/kubuntu.

ArtfulAardvark/Beta2/Kubuntu (last edited 2017-09-22 14:07:58 by marco-parillo)