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| ## page was copied from CosmicCuttlefish/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuStudio | |
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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 Cosmic Cuttlefish (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) = * '''[[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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| * Ardour DAW upgraded to version 5.12.0 * qtractor DAW upgraded to version 0.8.5 * Yoshimi synthesizer upgrated to version 1.5.6 |
* '''[[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. * 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 |
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| * Blender upgraded to version 2.79 * GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) upgraded to version 2.8.22 |
* 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 |
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| * kdenlive upgraded to version 4:17.12.3 * openshot upgraded to version 2.4.1 |
* kdenlive upgraded to version 18.12.3 |
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| * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kdenlive | KDEnlive]] v17.12.3 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/krita | Krita]] v4.0.1 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gimp | Gimp]] v2.8.22 * [[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]] v1.4.6 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/darktable | Darktable]] v2.4.2 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pitivi | Pitivi]] v0.99.3 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/inkscape | Inkscape]] v0.92.3 |
* [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/scribus | Scribus]] v1.4.8 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/darktable | Darktable]] v2.6.0 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pitivi | Pitivi]] v0.999 * [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/inkscape | Inkscape]] v0.92.4 |
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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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| 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. |
Table of Contents |
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 Cosmic Cuttlefish (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
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
Blender v2.79.b
KDEnlive v18.12.3
Krita v4.1.7
Gimp v2.10.8
qJackCtl v0.5.0
Ardour v5.12.0
Scribus v1.4.8
Darktable v2.6.0
Pitivi v0.999
Inkscape v0.92.4
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
GroovyGorilla/Beta/UbuntuStudio (last edited 2020-10-15 02:57:35 by eeickmeyer)