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The Ubuntu developers are moving very quickly to bring you the absolute latest and greatest software the Open Source Community has to offer. The Hardy Heron Alpha 2 is the second alpha release of Ubuntu 8.04, and with this new alpha release comes a whole host of excellent new features.  The feature list for 8.04 has been slowly taking shape since Heron opened. While much is yet to be decided for 8.04, here are some of the new things that have already arrived, as well as a good look at the approved specifications for Hardy Heron. The Ubuntu developers are moving very quickly to bring you the absolute latest and greatest software the Open Source Community has to offer. Hardy Heron Alpha 2 is the second alpha release of Ubuntu 8.04, and with this new alpha release comes a whole host of excellent new features.
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== Massive merge from Debian == == Linux kernel 2.6.24 ==
Alpha 2 includes the 2.6.24-2.4 (2.6.24-rc5-based) kernel. This brings in significant enhancements and fixes that have been merged in the last few months into the mainline kernel. Among these is the introduction of dynticks support for amd64, bringing the same power savings already available on 32-bit systems to 64-bit laptops and desktops.
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As with the beginning of any development cycle, Hardy has seen the merge floodgates open once again. This merge not only brings in lots of new version of various packages, but also a fair number of totally new applications.

== Linux kernel 2.6.24 ==
== PulseAudio ==
Alpha 2 includes [http://pulseaudio.org PulseAudio] enabled by default. Some non-GNOME applications still need to be changed to output to pulse/esd by default and the volume control tools are still not integrated. [https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/cleanup-audio-jumble]
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As is to be expected at this stage of the release process, there are several known bugs that users are likely to run into with Hardy Alpha 2. We have documented them here for your convenience along with any known workarounds, so that you don't need to spend time reporting these bugs again: As expected during early development snapshots, there are several known bugs that users are likely to run into with Hardy Alpha 2. We have documented them here for your convenience along with any known workarounds, so that you don't need to spend time reporting these bugs again:
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 * Video problems have been reported with the 64-bit (amd64) version of Edubuntu desktop. No solution is known at this time. [https://launchpad.net/bugs/173130]  * Video problems have been reported with the 64-bit (amd64) version of Edubuntu desktop. As a workaround, users can manually specify a video resolution at the boot menu. [https://launchpad.net/bugs/173130]
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 *  * Eldo Varghese
 * Steve Langasek
 * Evan Dandrea
 * Jorge Castro

Introduction

The Ubuntu developers are moving very quickly to bring you the absolute latest and greatest software the Open Source Community has to offer. Hardy Heron Alpha 2 is the second alpha release of Ubuntu 8.04, and with this new alpha release comes a whole host of excellent new features.

Note: This is still an alpha release. Do not install it on production machines. The final stable version will be released in April 2008.

In General

These features are showcased for your attention. Please test them and report any bugs you find. If you want to see what the developers have cooking for the next alpha release take a look through the hardy blueprint page https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/hardy

Upgrading from Ubuntu 7.10

To upgrade from Ubuntu 7.10, run "update-manager -d" using the update-manager package from gutsy.

Xorg 7.3

The latest Xorg is available in Hardy, Xorg 7.3, with an emphasis on better autoconfiguration without config files.

Linux kernel 2.6.24

Alpha 2 includes the 2.6.24-2.4 (2.6.24-rc5-based) kernel. This brings in significant enhancements and fixes that have been merged in the last few months into the mainline kernel. Among these is the introduction of dynticks support for amd64, bringing the same power savings already available on 32-bit systems to 64-bit laptops and desktops.

PulseAudio

Alpha 2 includes [http://pulseaudio.org PulseAudio] enabled by default. Some non-GNOME applications still need to be changed to output to pulse/esd by default and the volume control tools are still not integrated. [https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/cleanup-audio-jumble]

Download Alpha 2

Get it while it's hot. ISOs and torrents are available at:

Caveats

As expected during early development snapshots, there are several known bugs that users are likely to run into with Hardy Alpha 2. We have documented them here for your convenience along with any known workarounds, so that you don't need to spend time reporting these bugs again:

  • Due to the X server failing to provide a configuration file, the keyboard selection made during install will not be carried over to the installed system. [https://launchpad.net/bugs/173008]

  • Video problems have been reported with the 64-bit (amd64) version of Edubuntu desktop. As a workaround, users can manually specify a video resolution at the boot menu. [https://launchpad.net/bugs/173130]

Reporting Bugs

It should come as no surprise that this alpha release of Hardy Heron contains other bugs. Your comments, bug reports, patches and suggestions will help fix bugs and improve future releases. Please report bugs through [https://bugs.launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+bugs the Ubuntu bug tracker]

If you want to help out with bugs, the [http://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad Bug Squad] is always looking for help.

Participate in Ubuntu

If you would like to help shape Ubuntu, take a look at the list of ways you can participate at

More Information

You can find out more about Ubuntu on our [http://www.ubuntu.com website] and [http://wiki.ubuntu.com wiki].

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Credits

The Alpha 2 release notes were brought to you by:

  • Eldo Varghese
  • Steve Langasek
  • Evan Dandrea
  • Jorge Castro

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