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'''These release notes are for an unreleased version of Ubuntu Studio. Please install at your own risk.'''
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= Release Notes for Ubuntu Studio 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish = = Release Notes for Ubuntu Studio 19.04 Disco Dingo =
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Please see [[CosmicCuttlefish/ReleaseNotes]] for general Ubuntu release notes. Please see [[DiscoDingo/ReleaseNotes]] for general Ubuntu release notes.
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Ubuntu Studio shares some of the desktop features with Xubuntu. Please see [[http://wiki.xubuntu.org/releases/18.10/release-notes | Xubuntu release notes]] for additional information. Ubuntu Studio shares some of the desktop features with Xubuntu. Please see [[http://wiki.xubuntu.org/releases/19.04/release-notes | Xubuntu release notes]] for additional information.
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= Getting Ubuntu Studio Cosmic Cuttlefish (18.10) = = Getting Ubuntu Studio Disco Dingo (19.04) =
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 * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/18.10/release/ | Bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]]  * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/19.04/release/ | Bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]]
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It is recommended to [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HowToMD5SUM | check your image file]] so your installation goes smoothly. Compare your MD5 checksum with the correct ones found [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/18.10/release/MD5SUMS | alongside the images]]. It is recommended to [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HowToMD5SUM | check your image file]] so your installation goes smoothly. Compare your MD5 checksum with the correct ones found [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/19.04/release/MD5SUMS | alongside the images]].
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= Changes for this release (compared to Bionic Beaver) = = Changes for this release (compared to Cosmic Cuttlefish) =
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== Amd64 architecture only ==

Like some of the other flavours of Ubuntu, Ubuntu Studio have elected to only release on the amd64 (64 bit) architecture for this Cosmic release and from now on. This is due to 32 bit hardware becoming rarer, and to reduce the effort of our already stretched volunteer team (volunteers are always welcome; see the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CosmicCuttlefish/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuStudio#Contact_Us|Contact Us]] section below if you would like to help out). Packages for 32 bit hardware (i386) are still produced, and it is possible to upgrade an existing 32 bit installation. But now might be a good time to start buying all that new fancy hardware and plan for an upgrade to a 64 bit computer. 		 * '''[[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio/UbuntuStudioInstaller|Ubuntu Studio Installer]]''' (formerly Ubuntu Studio Metapackage Installer) has been updated and adapted to:
  * Install metapackages or other items not installed (opted-out) during installation.
  * Install Ubuntu Studio's configuration and/or metapackages on top of an existing Ubuntu (flavor) installation.
   * This means Ubuntu Studio's tools and configuration can be used on any [[https://www.ubuntu.com/download/flavours|official flavor of Ubuntu]].
   * '''NOTE:''' Derivitives of Ubuntu (Linux Mint, Kali Linux, etc.) '''are not supported.'''
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 * Ubuntu Studio Controls has been upgraded to Version 1.6. Many changes have been made for the Cosmic Release, and the following is a summary of some of those changes:  * '''[[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio/UbuntuStudioControls|Ubuntu Studio Controls]]''' has been upgraded to Version 1.7. Many changes have been made for the Disco Release, and the following is a summary of some of those changes:
  * '''Ubuntu Studio Controls is now the preferred method for starting Jack.''' Please discontinue use of qjackctl for starting Jack. qjackctl can still be used for monitoring Jack if needed.
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  * Code refactoring (new autojack module).
  * Detects plugin of USB devices
  * The status of Jack (started or stopped) is carried through a reboot.
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 * '''[[https://kx.studio/Applications:Carla|Carla]]''' has been added to the default installation of Ubuntu Studio and to the Ubuntu Repositories.
  * Replaces jack-rack and adds more functionality.
  * Includes a graphical patchbay similar to Patchage
  * Bridges for Windows-compiled VST Plugins using WINE are available for installation (not installed by default) from the Ubuntu repositories.
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 * GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) upgraded to version 2.10.6  * GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) upgraded to version 2.10.8
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 * Krita upgraded to version 4.1.5
 * Mypaint temporarily removed to allow for the latest Gimp
 * Pikopixel.app added		  * Krita upgraded to version 4.1.7
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 * kdenlive upgraded to version 18.04.3  * kdenlive upgraded to version 18.12.3
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 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kdenlive | KDEnlive]] v18.04.3
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/krita | Krita]] v4.1.5
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gimp | Gimp]] v2.10.6
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/qjackctl | qJackCtl]] v0.4.5		  * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kdenlive | KDEnlive]] v18.12.3
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/krita | Krita]] v4.1.7
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gimp | Gimp]] v2.10.8
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/qjackctl | qJackCtl]] v0.5.0
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 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/scribus | Scribus]] v1.4.7
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/darktable | Darktable]] v2.4.4 		 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/scribus | Scribus]] v1.4.8
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/darktable | Darktable]] v2.6.0
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 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/inkscape | Inkscape]] v0.92.3  * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/inkscape | Inkscape]] v0.92.4
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/carla | Carla]] v2.0.0
 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntustudio-controls | Ubuntu Studio Controls]] v1.7
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Ubuntu Studio uses the same XFCE desktop environment as the official Xubuntu release, and thus, may be affected by some of the same issues. This is also true of the core packages of the mainline Ubuntu release. You can see their release notes [[https://wiki.xubuntu.org/releases/18.10/release-notes|here]] (Xubuntu) and [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CosmicCuttlefish/ReleaseNotes|here]] (Ubuntu) As of this writing, the Ubuntu Studio Live CD installer (Ubiquity) has an incompatibility with our new GTK theme, causing black text on a dark gray background. The status of this issue can be seen [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1822134|here]].
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There is a potential problem with installing Ubuntu Cosmic alongside an existing Cosmic installation, where the existing installation can be corrupted. If you are planning to do this, please check the latest status of this [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/1798562|bug]] first. Ubuntu Studio uses the same XFCE desktop environment as the official Xubuntu release, and thus, may be affected by some of the same issues. This is also true of the core packages of the mainline Ubuntu release. You can see their release notes [[https://wiki.xubuntu.org/releases/19.04/release-notes|here]] (Xubuntu) and [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DiscoDingo/ReleaseNotes|here]] (Ubuntu)
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Ubuntu Studio Bionic Beaver (18.10) will be supported for 9 months until August 2019. If you need Long Term Support, it is recommended you use [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuStudio | Ubuntu Studio Xenial 16.04 LTS]] instead. Ubuntu Studio Disco Dingo (19.04) will be supported for 9 months until January 2020. If you need Long Term Support, it is recommended you use [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BionicBeaver/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuStudio | Ubuntu Studio Bionic 18.04]] with the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio/BackportsPPA|Ubuntu Studio Backports PPA]] instead.

These release notes are for an unreleased version of Ubuntu Studio. Please install at your own risk.

Release Notes for Ubuntu Studio 19.04 Disco Dingo

Please see DiscoDingo/ReleaseNotes for general Ubuntu release notes.

Ubuntu Studio shares some of the desktop features with Xubuntu. Please see Xubuntu release notes for additional information.


Getting Ubuntu Studio Disco Dingo (19.04)

Download a Disk Image

Instructions for burning the image to a DVD or USB flash drive can be found on the Burning ISO Howto.

Check MD5SUM for the downloaded ISO

It is recommended to check your image file so your installation goes smoothly. Compare your MD5 checksum with the correct ones found alongside the images.


Changes for this release (compared to Cosmic Cuttlefish)

  • Ubuntu Studio Installer (formerly Ubuntu Studio Metapackage Installer) has been updated and adapted to:

    • Install metapackages or other items not installed (opted-out) during installation.
    • Install Ubuntu Studio's configuration and/or metapackages on top of an existing Ubuntu (flavor) installation.

      • This means Ubuntu Studio's tools and configuration can be used on any official flavor of Ubuntu.

      • NOTE: Derivitives of Ubuntu (Linux Mint, Kali Linux, etc.) are not supported.

Audio

  • Ubuntu Studio Controls has been upgraded to Version 1.7. Many changes have been made for the Disco Release, and the following is a summary of some of those changes:

    • Ubuntu Studio Controls is now the preferred method for starting Jack. Please discontinue use of qjackctl for starting Jack. qjackctl can still be used for monitoring Jack if needed.

    • Many bug fixes
    • General graphical interface improvements
    • For more information about Ubuntu Studio Controls, see:
      • The README
      • The manpages for ubuntustudio-controls, autojack and ubuntustudio-system

  • Carla has been added to the default installation of Ubuntu Studio and to the Ubuntu Repositories.

    • Replaces jack-rack and adds more functionality.
    • Includes a graphical patchbay similar to Patchage
    • Bridges for Windows-compiled VST Plugins using WINE are available for installation (not installed by default) from the Ubuntu repositories.

Graphics

  • GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) upgraded to version 2.10.8
    • Please note that there are file incompatibilities between v2.8 and v2.10 which are important to note when sharing files with other people.
  • Krita upgraded to version 4.1.7

Publishing

  • no changes

Video

  • kdenlive upgraded to version 18.12.3


Current Version Of Main Multimedia Packages


Known Problems

As of this writing, the Ubuntu Studio Live CD installer (Ubiquity) has an incompatibility with our new GTK theme, causing black text on a dark gray background. The status of this issue can be seen here.

Ubuntu Studio uses the same XFCE desktop environment as the official Xubuntu release, and thus, may be affected by some of the same issues. This is also true of the core packages of the mainline Ubuntu release. You can see their release notes here (Xubuntu) and here (Ubuntu)


Support

Ubuntu Studio Disco Dingo (19.04) will be supported for 9 months until January 2020. If you need Long Term Support, it is recommended you use Ubuntu Studio Bionic 18.04 with the Ubuntu Studio Backports PPA instead.


Contact Us

Ways to contact the Ubuntu Studio Team are listed here

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