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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 Intrepid Ibex Alpha 1 is the first alpha release of Ubuntu 8.10, and with this new alpha release comes a whole host of excellent new features. The feature list for 8.10 has been slowly taking shape since Intrepid opened late last month. While much is yet to be decided for 8.10, here are some of the new things that have already arrived, as well as a good look at the approved specifications for Intrepid Ibex. | The Ubuntu developers are moving very quickly to bring you the latest and greatest software the Open Source community has to offer. With "Intrepid Ibex" Alpha 5 come some new features as well as lots of bug fixes. |
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| '''Note: This is still an alpha release. Do not install it on production machines. The final stable version will be released in October 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 intrepid blueprint page https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/intrepid |
'''This is still an alpha release. Do not install it on production machines. The final stable version will be released on October 30th, 2008.''' |
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| To upgrade from Ubuntu 8.04, run "update-manager -d" using the update-manager package from hardy. | To upgrade from Ubuntu 8.04, press Alt+F2 and type in "{{{update-manager -d}}}" (without the quotes) into the command box. Update Manager should open up and tell you: {{{New distribution release '8.10' is available.}}} Click {{{Upgrade}}} and follow the on-screen instructions. |
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| == Massive merge from Debian == | = New Features in Intrepid = |
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| As with the beginning of any development cycle, the Intrepid one 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. | These features are showcased for your attention. Please test them and report any bugs you find on Launchpad: http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu . |
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| = Download Alpha 1 = | == GNOME 2.23.91 == |
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| ''' NO ISOs available yet ''' | Ubuntu brings you the newest [[http://live.gnome.org/TwoPointTwentythree/|GNOME 2.23.91]] desktop environment with tons of bug-fixes and new features, some of which include: * [[http://www.gnome.org/projects/nautilus/|Nautilus]] file manager has tab support and Eject icons for removable drives in Places sidebar. * [[http://fileroller.sourceforge.net/|File Roller]] archive manager now supports ALZ, RZIP, CAB, TAR.7Z file types also. == X.Org server 7.4 == [[http://www.x.org/wiki/Releases/7.4|X.Org 7.4]], the latest stable version of [[http://www.x.org/wiki/|X.Org]], is available in Intrepid. This release brings much better support for hot-pluggable input devices such as tablets, keyboards, and mice. At the same time this will allow the great majority of users to run without a {{{/etc/X11/xorg.conf}}} file. == Linux kernel 2.6.27 == The kernel team is evaluating use of Linux kernel 2.6.27 for Ubuntu 8.10, which is included in Intrepid Alpha 5 as part of this evaluation process. This is a significant release with better hardware and numerous bug-fixes which is believed will provide overall improvement for Ubuntu 8.10. Regressions in 2.6.27 should be reported to the Ubuntu kernel team via [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux]]. == Encrypted private directory == The {{{ecryptfs-utils}}} package was recently promoted to Ubuntu main, with support for an [[EncryptedPrivateDirectory|secret encrypted folder]] in your Home Folder. You can help test this new feature, by going {{{Applications → Accessories → Terminal}}} and typing: * {{{sudo aptitude install ecryptfs-utils}}} * {{{ecryptfs-setup-private}}} == Guest session == The {{{User Switcher}}} panel applet (package {{{fast-user-switch-applet}}}) now provides an extra entry for starting a Guest session. This creates a temporary password-less user account with restricted privileges: the account cannot access any users' home directories, nor permanently store data. This is sufficiently safe to lend your laptop to someone else for a quick email check, or to use it as a surf station for guests in your house. == Network Manager 0.7 == Intrepid Ibex ships Network Manager 0.7, which comes with long-expected features, such as: * system wide settings (i.e., no need to log in in order to get a connection) * management of 3G connections (GSM/CDMA) * management of multiple active devices at once * management of PPP and PPPOE connections * management of devices with static IP configurations * route management for devices More information can be found on the [[http://live.gnome.org/NetworkManager|Network Manager wiki]]. == "Last successful boot" recovery entry == On each successful boot, Intrepid will retain a copy of your running kernel and make it available from the boot loader as a "Last successful boot" option. This makes it possible for old kernel packages to be safely auto-removed by the package manager, instead of being kept indefinitely. == DKMS == [[http://linux.dell.com/dkms|DKMS]] is included in Alpha 5, allowing kernel drivers to be automatically rebuilt when new kernels are released. This makes it possible for kernel package updates to be made available immediately without waiting for rebuilds of driver packages, and without third-party driver packages becoming out of date when installing these kernel updates. = Download Alpha 5 = |
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| http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/intrepid/alpha-1/ (Ubuntu) [[BR]] http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-1/ (Kubuntu) [[BR]] http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-1/ (Edubuntu) [[BR]] http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/jeos/releases/intrepid/alpha-1/ (Ubuntu JeOS) [[BR]] http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-1/ (Xubuntu) [[BR]] http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/gobuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-1/ (Gobuntu) [[BR]] http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/intrepid/alpha-1/ (UbuntuStudio) |
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/intrepid/alpha-5/ (Ubuntu) <<BR>> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-5/ (Ubuntu Education Edition) <<BR>> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-5/ (Kubuntu) <<BR>> ## http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/jeos/releases/intrepid/alpha-5/ (Ubuntu JeOS) [[BR]] http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-5/ (Xubuntu) <<BR>> ## http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/intrepid/alpha-5/ (Ubuntu``Studio) |
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| = Caveats = | = Known Issues = |
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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 Intrepid Alpha 1. 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 is to be expected at this stage of the release process, there are several known bugs that users are likely to run into with Intrepid Alpha 5. 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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| * When using manual partitioning and configuring crypt+LVM, the partitioning will fail in certain configurations. As a workaround, you can use the "Entire disk with encryption" install option. [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/251640]] | |
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| * The Intrepid 2.6.27-2 kernel fails to boot as a Guest under VirtualBox. This issue is expected to be resolved for Intrepid Alpha 6. [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/246067]] * Resume from Suspend with the 2.6.27-1 and 2.6.27-2 kernel will cause the system to reboot/shutdown. This issue should be resolved with the 2.6.27-3 kernel which will be uploaded post Alpha5. [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/262423]] * A list of known regressions regarding the 2.6.27 kernel has been assembled at [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bugs?field.tag=regression-2.6.27]] * On Ubuntu systems, the "Shutdown" button in the ''Quit...'' menu does not shut down the system, but instead logs the user out. Investigation of this issue is ongoing. For now, please shut down from the log-in menu. [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/250506]] * On Ubuntu systems, the default desktop theme is wrong. As a workaround, please select "Human-Murrine" (or another theme of your choice) in {{{System → Preferences → Appearance}}}. [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/256972]] * The X.Org configuration file ({{{/etc/X11/xorg.conf}}}) still has {{{InputDevice}}} entries for the mouse and keyboard, but they are ignored now because {{{input-hotplug}}} is used. The keyboard settings come from {{{/etc/default/console-setup}}}, and to change them please use "sudo dpkg-reconfigure console-setup". After that, HAL and X need to restart. * After upgrading to this version, some keys might misbehave in X. Please make sure you have set the keyboard model as {{{Generic Evdev-managed keyboard}}} in {{{System → Preferences → Keyboard}}}, in the tab {{{Layouts}}}. If some keys still have problems, please file a bug against [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xkeyboard-config/+bugs|xkeyboard-config]], and provide the output of {{{setxkbmap -print}}} and {{{xkbcomp :0 -}}} both run in the Terminal. * Memtest86+, accessible via the boot menu, falsely reports some memory as failing the test. Investigation of this issue is ongoing. [[http://launchpad.net/bugs/246412]] * The gvfsd-trash daemon has been reported to crash intermittently. Investigation of this issue is ongoing. [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/252174]] |
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| It should come as no surprise that this alpha release of Intrepid Ibex 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 bugtracker] | It should come as no surprise that this alpha release of Intrepid Ibex 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 bugtracker]] |
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| If you want to help out with bugs, the [http://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad Bug Squad] is always looking for help. | If you want to help out with bugs, the [[http://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad|Bug Squad]] is always looking for help. |
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| You can find out more about Ubuntu on our [http://www.ubuntu.com website] and [http://wiki.ubuntu.com wiki]. | You can find out more about Ubuntu on the [[http://www.ubuntu.com|Ubuntu website]] and [[http://wiki.ubuntu.com|Ubuntu wiki]]. |
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| The Alpha 1 release notes were brought to you by: | The Alpha 5 technical overview is brought to you by: |
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| * Michael Vogt * Michael Bienia |
* Dustin Kirkland * Martin Pitt * Alexander Sack * Steve Langasek |
Table of Contents |
Introduction
The Ubuntu developers are moving very quickly to bring you the latest and greatest software the Open Source community has to offer. With "Intrepid Ibex" Alpha 5 come some new features as well as lots of bug fixes.
This is still an alpha release. Do not install it on production machines. The final stable version will be released on October 30th, 2008.
Upgrading from Ubuntu 8.04
To upgrade from Ubuntu 8.04, press Alt+F2 and type in "update-manager -d" (without the quotes) into the command box. Update Manager should open up and tell you: New distribution release '8.10' is available. Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.
New Features in Intrepid
These features are showcased for your attention. Please test them and report any bugs you find on Launchpad: http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu .
GNOME 2.23.91
Ubuntu brings you the newest GNOME 2.23.91 desktop environment with tons of bug-fixes and new features, some of which include:
Nautilus file manager has tab support and Eject icons for removable drives in Places sidebar.
File Roller archive manager now supports ALZ, RZIP, CAB, TAR.7Z file types also.
X.Org server 7.4
X.Org 7.4, the latest stable version of X.Org, is available in Intrepid. This release brings much better support for hot-pluggable input devices such as tablets, keyboards, and mice. At the same time this will allow the great majority of users to run without a /etc/X11/xorg.conf file.
Linux kernel 2.6.27
The kernel team is evaluating use of Linux kernel 2.6.27 for Ubuntu 8.10, which is included in Intrepid Alpha 5 as part of this evaluation process. This is a significant release with better hardware and numerous bug-fixes which is believed will provide overall improvement for Ubuntu 8.10. Regressions in 2.6.27 should be reported to the Ubuntu kernel team via https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux.
Encrypted private directory
The ecryptfs-utils package was recently promoted to Ubuntu main, with support for an secret encrypted folder in your Home Folder.
You can help test this new feature, by going Applications → Accessories → Terminal and typing:
sudo aptitude install ecryptfs-utils
ecryptfs-setup-private
Guest session
The User Switcher panel applet (package fast-user-switch-applet) now provides an extra entry for starting a Guest session. This creates a temporary password-less user account with restricted privileges: the account cannot access any users' home directories, nor permanently store data. This is sufficiently safe to lend your laptop to someone else for a quick email check, or to use it as a surf station for guests in your house.
Network Manager 0.7
Intrepid Ibex ships Network Manager 0.7, which comes with long-expected features, such as:
- system wide settings (i.e., no need to log in in order to get a connection)
- management of 3G connections (GSM/CDMA)
- management of multiple active devices at once
- management of PPP and PPPOE connections
- management of devices with static IP configurations
- route management for devices
More information can be found on the Network Manager wiki.
"Last successful boot" recovery entry
On each successful boot, Intrepid will retain a copy of your running kernel and make it available from the boot loader as a "Last successful boot" option. This makes it possible for old kernel packages to be safely auto-removed by the package manager, instead of being kept indefinitely.
DKMS
DKMS is included in Alpha 5, allowing kernel drivers to be automatically rebuilt when new kernels are released. This makes it possible for kernel package updates to be made available immediately without waiting for rebuilds of driver packages, and without third-party driver packages becoming out of date when installing these kernel updates.
Download Alpha 5
Get it while it's hot. ISOs and torrents are available at:
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/intrepid/alpha-5/ (Ubuntu)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-5/ (Ubuntu Education Edition)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-5/ (Kubuntu)
Known Issues
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 Intrepid Alpha 5. 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:
When using manual partitioning and configuring crypt+LVM, the partitioning will fail in certain configurations. As a workaround, you can use the "Entire disk with encryption" install option. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/251640
The Intrepid 2.6.27-2 kernel fails to boot as a Guest under VirtualBox. This issue is expected to be resolved for Intrepid Alpha 6. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/246067
Resume from Suspend with the 2.6.27-1 and 2.6.27-2 kernel will cause the system to reboot/shutdown. This issue should be resolved with the 2.6.27-3 kernel which will be uploaded post Alpha5. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/262423
A list of known regressions regarding the 2.6.27 kernel has been assembled at https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bugs?field.tag=regression-2.6.27
On Ubuntu systems, the "Shutdown" button in the Quit... menu does not shut down the system, but instead logs the user out. Investigation of this issue is ongoing. For now, please shut down from the log-in menu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/250506
On Ubuntu systems, the default desktop theme is wrong. As a workaround, please select "Human-Murrine" (or another theme of your choice) in System → Preferences → Appearance. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/256972
The X.Org configuration file (/etc/X11/xorg.conf) still has InputDevice entries for the mouse and keyboard, but they are ignored now because input-hotplug is used. The keyboard settings come from /etc/default/console-setup, and to change them please use "sudo dpkg-reconfigure console-setup". After that, HAL and X need to restart.
After upgrading to this version, some keys might misbehave in X. Please make sure you have set the keyboard model as Generic Evdev-managed keyboard in System → Preferences → Keyboard, in the tab Layouts. If some keys still have problems, please file a bug against xkeyboard-config, and provide the output of setxkbmap -print and xkbcomp :0 - both run in the Terminal.
Memtest86+, accessible via the boot menu, falsely reports some memory as failing the test. Investigation of this issue is ongoing. http://launchpad.net/bugs/246412
The gvfsd-trash daemon has been reported to crash intermittently. Investigation of this issue is ongoing. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/252174
Reporting Bugs
It should come as no surprise that this alpha release of Intrepid Ibex contains other bugs. Your comments, bug reports, patches and suggestions will help fix bugs and improve future releases. Please report bugs through the Ubuntu bugtracker
If you want to help out with bugs, the 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 the Ubuntu website and Ubuntu wiki.
To sign up for future Ubuntu development announcements, please subscribe to Ubuntu's development announcement list at:
Credits
The Alpha 5 technical overview is brought to you by:
- Dustin Kirkland
- Martin Pitt
- Alexander Sack
- Steve Langasek
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