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== 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.


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:

Kubuntu 17.10 to 18.04 Upgrade

- Download a Bootable image. Direct downloads, torrents, and zysnc are available as options.
- The following link contains some tips to put the image onto a DVD or USB Drive

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.

Non-KDE applications include LibreOffice 6.0 and Firefox 59.

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  • Telepathy instant messaging client has been dropped from our defaults as it is no longer maintained upstream, and it has numerous issues.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.

New Default settings

  • Double-click is now default to open files. To change back to single-click: Systemsettings: Mouse Controls

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 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

Bugs tagged Kubuntu 17.10

Older bugs:

  • (1442512) Apport-kde crash when reporting bugs

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

Feedback

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BionicBeaver/ReleaseNotes/Kubuntu (last edited 2018-08-31 20:13:52 by rikmills)