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| We are preparing Kubuntu Bionic Beaver (18.04 LTS) for release in [[https://wiki.kubuntu.org/BionicBeaver/ReleaseSchedule | April, 2018]]. With this '''Beta 2''' pre-release, you can see what we are testing in preparation for our next version. | These release notes for Kubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Kubuntu 18.04. |
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| The Kubuntu team will be releasing 18.04 LTS in April. | = Support lifespan = |
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| '''NOTE:''' | Kubuntu 18.04 will be supported for 3 years. |
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| 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 |
= Getting Kubuntu 18.04 LTS = |
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| 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 |
||<tablestyle="background:#D2FCFF;" style="width:60%; padding:0.5em;"> '''Upgrading from 17.10''' || '''Download a Disk Image''' || || Detailed instructions with screenshots can be found here: <<BR>> <<BR>> [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BionicUpgrades/Kubuntu|Kubuntu 17.10 to 18.04 Upgrade ]] || - Download a [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/bionic/release/|Bootable image]]. Direct downloads, torrents, and zysnc are available as options. <<BR>> - The following link contains some tips to put the image onto a [[ http://docs.kubuntu.org/docs/installation.html | DVD or USB Drive ]] || |
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| Please '''report your results''' on the [[http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/qatracker|Release tracker]]. = Getting Kubuntu 18.04 Beta 2 = ||<tablestyle="background:#D2FCFF; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;" style="width:50%; padding:0.5em;"> '''Upgrading from 17.10''' || '''Download a Disk Image''' || || To upgrade to Kubuntu 18.04 LTS pre-releases from 17.10, run '''do-release-upgrade -d''' from a command line.<<BR>> <<BR>> || Download a [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/bionic|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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| || {{attachment:BB.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-5.12.0.php|Plasma 5.12 LTS series]] is the default in this version of Kubuntu.|| | || {{attachment:kubuntuBB.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-5.12.0.php|Plasma 5.12 LTS series]] is the default in this version of Kubuntu.|| |
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| || {{attachment:BBwithApps.png||width=600}} || Kubuntu comes with [[ |KDE Applications 17.12]] containing all your favourite apps from KDE. Provided is the 17.12.3 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/6.0|LibreOffice 6.0]] and [[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/59.0/releasenotes/|Firefox 59.1]].|| | || {{attachment:apps1712.png||width=600}} || Kubuntu comes with [[ |KDE Applications 17.12]] containing all your favourite apps from KDE. Provided is the 17.12.3 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/6.0|LibreOffice 6.0]] and [[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/59.0/releasenotes/|Firefox 59]].|| |
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| * [[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. | * [[https://github.com/CDrummond/cantata |Cantata]] Qt5 music player replaces the KDE4 based Amarok as our default. 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. |
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| * Many other updated applications, such as new versions of Krita, Kdevelop..... | * Many other updated applications, such as new versions of Krita, Kdevelop, Kstars..... = Notable changes since 16.04 LTS and 17.10 = |
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= Other highlights/notes = |
* Some changes in default settings * Minimal install option (see the following note) |
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| == Plasma Wayland session - Available for testing, but not supported == * A Plasma Wayland session is included for testing, '''but is not supported'''. Users needing a stable desktop experience should select the normal 'Plasma' (without Wayland) option at login. |
== Important default settings changes == * Double-click is now default to open files. To change back to single-click: Systemsettings: Mouse Controls * Baloo desktop search and file indexer - default changed to basic indexing only (not file content). Full content indexing can be tuned on in [[ https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BionicBeaver/ReleaseNotes/Kubuntu?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=settings-baloo.png |Systemsettings: Workspace: Search]] |
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| * latte-dock 0.7.4 is now in the ubuntu archive * Falkon 3.0.0 (was qupzilla) is available in the archive * kio-gdrive enables KIO-aware applications (such as Dolphin, Kate or Gwenview) to access and edit Google Drive files on the cloud. |
* latte-dock: 0.7.4 is now in the ubuntu archive * Falkon: 3.0.0 (was Qupzilla) is available in the archive * kio-gdrive: enables KIO-aware applications (such as Dolphin, Kate or Gwenview) to access and edit Google Drive files on the cloud. * peruse: KDE comic reader is available to install == Updated applications == * Krita 4.0.1 - Artists can enjoy the latest current version of KDE's leading digital painting application. Available in the archive. * Kstars 2.9.4 * Amarok 2.90 - While Amarok is not currently our default music player, the recent bugfix release of the KDE4 based 2.x version is available in the ubuntu archive. * KDEConnect is updated to the latest 1.3.0 version == Plasma Wayland session - Can be installed, but not supported == * A Plasma Wayland session can be be made available for testing by installing the package '''plasma-workspace-wayland''' , however '''this is not supported'''. Users needing a stable desktop experience should select the normal 'Plasma' (without Wayland) option at login. = Other highlights/notes = == Plasma Wayland session - Can be installed, but is not supported == * A Plasma Wayland session can be be made available for testing by installing the package '''plasma-workspace-wayland''' , however '''this is not supported'''. Users needing a stable desktop experience should select the normal 'Plasma' (without Wayland) option at login. |
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| * (Bug:1759328) & [[https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=391642 | (KDE Bug: 391642)]] plasmashell crash when changing deskop containment from 'folder view' to 'desktop' | |
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| Development of Kubuntu 18.04 LTS, Bionic Beaver, 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]]. |
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Introduction
These release notes for Kubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) provide an overview of the release and document the known issues with Kubuntu 18.04.
Support lifespan
Kubuntu 18.04 will be supported for 3 years.
Getting Kubuntu 18.04 LTS
Upgrading from 17.10 |
Download a Disk Image |
Detailed instructions with screenshots can be found here: |
- Download a Bootable image. Direct downloads, torrents, and zysnc are available as options. |
Embrace the dark side with Plasma 5.12 LTS : simple by default, powerful when needed
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Plasma 5, the new generation of KDE's desktop has been developed to make it smoother to use while retaining the familiar setup. The Plasma 5.12 LTS series is the default in this version of Kubuntu. |
KDE Applications 17.12.3
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Kubuntu comes with KDE Applications 17.12 containing all your favourite apps from KDE. Provided is the 17.12.3 update with bugfixes and translation updates. Most applications have been ported to KDE Frameworks 5 but those which aren't should fit in seamlessly. |
Notable changes since 16.04 LTS
- 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 to the Qt5/KF5 version 5.1.
Cantata Qt5 music player replaces the KDE4 based Amarok as our default. 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, Kdevelop, Kstars.....
Notable changes since 16.04 LTS and 17.10
- Kubuntu switches to a dark Breeze Plasma theme by default from 18.04
- Some changes in default settings
- Minimal install option (see the following note)
Minimal install option
This is now available in the installer for Kubuntu.
For Kubuntu this removes KDE PIM applications, Libreoffice, Cantata and mpd, and some additional internet and media applications. At present a full Plasma Desktop is left in place, plus basic applications and utilities. Firefox as a browser, and VLC as a media player, are also retained.
The removal list will be reviewed and possibly amended for final release. Feedback to that end is welcome.
Important default settings changes
- Double-click is now default to open files. To change back to single-click: Systemsettings: Mouse Controls
Baloo desktop search and file indexer - default changed to basic indexing only (not file content). Full content indexing can be tuned on in Systemsettings: Workspace: Search
New applications
- latte-dock: 0.7.4 is now in the ubuntu archive
- Falkon: 3.0.0 (was Qupzilla) is available in the archive
- kio-gdrive: enables KIO-aware applications (such as Dolphin, Kate or Gwenview) to access and edit Google Drive files on the cloud.
- peruse: KDE comic reader is available to install
Updated applications
- Krita 4.0.1 - Artists can enjoy the latest current version of KDE's leading digital painting application. Available in the archive.
- Kstars 2.9.4
- Amarok 2.90 - While Amarok is not currently our default music player, the recent bugfix release of the KDE4 based 2.x version is available in the ubuntu archive.
- KDEConnect is updated to the latest 1.3.0 version
Plasma Wayland session - Can be installed, but not supported
A Plasma Wayland session can be be made available for testing by installing the package plasma-workspace-wayland , however this is not supported. Users needing a stable desktop experience should select the normal 'Plasma' (without Wayland) option at login.
Other highlights/notes
Plasma Wayland session - Can be installed, but is not supported
A Plasma Wayland session can be be made available for testing by installing the package plasma-workspace-wayland , however this is not supported. Users needing a stable desktop experience should select the normal 'Plasma' (without Wayland) option at login.
Known Problems
(1761396) Ubiquity offers the choice to encrypt home, but choosing it gives an error
Older bugs:
(1442512) Apport-kde crash when reporting bugs
(1706859) Auto-selected keyboard layout no longer matches chosen region on "Where are you" page
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BionicBeaver/ReleaseNotes/Kubuntu (last edited 2018-08-31 20:13:52 by rikmills)