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We are preparing Kubuntu Artful Aardvark (17.10) for Alpha 1 on [[https://wiki.kubuntu.org/ArtfulArdvark/ReleaseSchedule | June 29, 2017]]. With this '''Alpha 1''' pre-release, you can see what we are testing in preparation for our next version. 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.
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The Kubuntu team will be releasing 17.10 in October. The Kubuntu team will be releasing 18.04 LTS in April.
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This is Alpha 1 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 1 = Please '''report your results''' on the [[http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/qatracker|Release tracker]].
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||<tablestyle="background:#D2FCFF; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;" style="width:50%; padding:0.5em;"> '''Upgrading from 17.04''' || '''Download a Disk Image''' ||
|| 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]] ||		 = Getting Kubuntu 18.04 Beta 2 =
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= Designed to be a Breeze, Plasma 5 is simple by default, powerful when needed = ||<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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|| {{https://www.kde.org/announcements/plasma-5.10/plasma-5.10-wee.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.|| = Embrace the dark side with Plasma 5.12 LTS : simple by default, powerful when needed =
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= KDE Applications 16.12.1 = || {{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.||
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|| {{attachment:kwave.png||width=600}} || Kubuntu comes with [[https://www.kde.org/announcements/announce-applications-17.04.2.php |KDE Applications 17.04.2]] containing all your favorite apps from KDE, with the exception of Okular and PIM and related products. This is the 17.04.2 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 5.2]] and [[https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/50.1.0/releasenotes/|Firefox 50.1]].|| = KDE Applications 17.12.3 =

|| {{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]].||

= 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.
 * [[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, Kdevelop.....

= Other highlights/notes =

== New applications ==
 * latte-dock 0.7.4 is now in the ubuntu archive
 * Falkon 3.0.0 (was qupzilla) is available in the archive

== 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 [[http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-archive/seeds/kubuntu.bionic/desktop.minimal-remove |removal list]] will be reviewed and possibly amended for final release. Feedback to that end is welcome.

== 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.
 
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[[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bugs?field.searchtext=&orderby=-importance&field.status%3Alist=NEW&field.status%3Alist=CONFIRMED&field.status%3Alist=TRIAGED&field.status%3Alist=INPROGRESS&field.status%3Alist=FIXCOMMITTED&field.status%3Alist=INCOMPLETE_WITH_RESPONSE&field.status%3Alist=INCOMPLETE_WITHOUT_RESPONSE&assignee_option=any&field.assignee=&field.bug_reporter=&field.bug_commenter=&field.subscriber=&field.structural_subscriber=&field.milestone%3Alist=79538&field.component-empty-marker=1&field.tag=kubuntu&field.tags_combinator=ANY&field.status_upstream-empty-marker=1&field.has_cve.used=&field.omit_dupes.used=&field.omit_dupes=on&field.affects_me.used=&field.has_no_package.used=&field.has_patch.used=&field.has_branches.used=&field.has_branches=on&field.has_no_branches.used=&field.has_no_branches=on&field.has_blueprints.used=&field.has_blueprints=on&field.has_no_blueprints.used=&field.has_no_blueprints=on&search=Search|Bugs tagged Kubuntu 17.10]]
                                                                                                                      * None so far.		  * (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'
 * (Bug:1761396) Ubiquity offers the choice to ecrypt home, but choosing it gives an error

[[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bugs?field.searchtext=&orderby=-importance&field.status%3Alist=NEW&field.status%3Alist=CONFIRMED&field.status%3Alist=TRIAGED&field.status%3Alist=INPROGRESS&field.status%3Alist=FIXCOMMITTED&field.status%3Alist=INCOMPLETE_WITH_RESPONSE&field.status%3Alist=INCOMPLETE_WITHOUT_RESPONSE&assignee_option=any&field.assignee=&field.bug_reporter=&field.bug_commenter=&field.subscriber=&field.structural_subscriber=&field.milestone%3Alist=81696&field.milestone%3Alist=81697&field.milestone%3Alist=81698&field.milestone%3Alist=81699&field.milestone%3Alist=81700&field.milestone%3Alist=82022&field.component-empty-marker=1&field.tag=kubuntu&field.tags_combinator=ANY&field.status_upstream-empty-marker=1&field.has_cve.used=&field.omit_dupes.used=&field.omit_dupes=on&field.affects_me.used=&field.has_no_package.used=&field.has_patch.used=&field.has_branches.used=&field.has_branches=on&field.has_no_branches.used=&field.has_no_branches=on&field.has_blueprints.used=&field.has_blueprints=on&field.has_no_blueprints.used=&field.has_no_blueprints=on&search=Search|Bugs tagged Kubuntu 17.10]]
                                              
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 * (Bug:1449265) accounts kcm can not change user's password because kdepasswd is missing
 * (Bug:1451728) kde-config-telepathy-accounts package install error
 * (Bug:1514491) kubuntu desktop inconsistency and integration issues: scrollbars. gtk3 button placement also not integrated
 * (Bug:1561745) OEM config fails to remove itself
  * (Bug:1706859) Auto-selected keyboard layout no longer matches chosen region on "Where are you" page
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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 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]].


Introduction

We are preparing Kubuntu Bionic Beaver (18.04 LTS) for release in April, 2018. 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 18.04 LTS in April.

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 18.04 Beta 2

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.

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

Embrace the dark side with Plasma 5.12 LTS : simple by default, powerful when needed

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

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 59.1.

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 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, Kdevelop.....

Other highlights/notes

New applications

  • latte-dock 0.7.4 is now in the ubuntu archive
  • Falkon 3.0.0 (was qupzilla) is available in the archive

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.

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.

Known Problems

  • (1759328) & (KDE Bug: 391642) plasmashell crash when changing deskop containment from 'folder view' to 'desktop'

  • (1761396) Ubiquity offers the choice to ecrypt 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

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 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.

DiscoDingo/Beta/Kubuntu (last edited 2019-03-31 18:27:49 by marco-parillo)