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| With this, the second Alpha pre-release, we are introducing some new and interesting things in preparation for the next official version of Kubuntu. Read below for some of the highlights. | With this Beta pre-release, we are introducing some new and interesting things in preparation for the next official version of Kubuntu. Read below for some of the highlights. |
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| '''NOTE:''' ''This is an alpha (pre-) release. Pre-release versions of Maverick are '''__NOT__''' encouraged for anyone needing a stable system or for anyone who is not comfortable running into occasional, even frequent, breakage. Pre-release versions '''__ARE__''' recommended for Kubuntu developers and those who want to help in testing, reporting, and fixing bugs.' Please do not use this in a production environment with data or workflows that you cannot do without.'' | '''NOTE:''' ''This is a beta (pre-) release. Pre-release versions of Maverick are '''__NOT__''' encouraged for anyone needing a stable system or for anyone who is not comfortable running into occasional, even frequent, breakage. Pre-release versions '''__ARE__''' recommended for Kubuntu developers and those who want to help in testing, reporting, and fixing bugs.' Please do not use this in a production environment with data or workflows that you cannot do without.'' |
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| = Getting Alpha 3 = Alpha releases can be downloaded from the following URL: * http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/maverick/alpha-3/ |
= Getting the Beta = Beta images can be downloaded from the following URL: * http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/maverick/beta/ |
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| The md5sums can be found [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/maverick/alpha-3/MD5SUMS|here]]. | The md5sums can be found [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/maverick/beta/MD5SUMS|here]]. |
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| = What's New In Alpha 3 = | = What's New In the Beta |
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| * Dragon continues on as the default video player | * Global Menu by default for Plasma Netbook |
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| * Message Indicator support is enabled by default for Kopete and Quassel | * BlueDevil |
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| * The KDE Platform was updated to the latest 4.5 release candidate. 4.5 Final is set to be released on August 10. | * KPackageKit updates - new categories page, faster backend |
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| * Qt was updated to the current 4.7 beta release. | * Ubiquity Installer has updated look and layout |
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| * qapt-batch instead of install-package * netbook is on the same image as desktop, should use right workspace for your machine |
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| KDM login manager times out when starting from the Kubuntu live image. Following the prompts from the Failsafe X system should start the session (Bug:613574) | (Bug:608382) |
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| We want to hear what you think about this third Alpha Release of Kubuntu 10.10. We want to know if it Rocks, if it is just OK, or it is flat out wrong. No matter the feedback, as long as it is in line with the [[http://www.ubuntu.com/community/conduct|Ubuntu Code of Conduct]] we would like to hear it. | We want to hear what you think about this Beta release of Kubuntu 10.10. We want to know if it Rocks, if it is just OK, or it is flat out wrong. No matter the feedback, as long as it is in line with the [[http://www.ubuntu.com/community/conduct|Ubuntu Code of Conduct]] we would like to hear it. |
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| So what are you waiting for; head on over to the [[MaverickMeerkat/Alpha3/Kubuntu/Feedback|Feedback Page]] and let us know! | So what are you waiting for; head on over to the [[MaverickMeerkat/Beta/Kubuntu/Feedback|Feedback Page]] and let us know! |
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Introduction
Kubuntu will release version 10.10, the Maverick Meerkat, in October 2010. With this Beta pre-release, we are introducing some new and interesting things in preparation for the next official version of Kubuntu. Read below for some of the highlights. For more information of what is planned and being worked on, please read the information available on this page.
NOTE: This is a beta (pre-) release. Pre-release versions of Maverick are NOT encouraged for anyone needing a stable system or for anyone who is not comfortable running into occasional, even frequent, breakage. Pre-release versions ARE recommended for Kubuntu developers and those who want to help in testing, reporting, and fixing bugs.' Please do not use this in a production environment with data or workflows that you cannot do without.
Getting the Beta
Beta images can be downloaded from the following URL:
It is always best to check your cd image before you install! The md5sums can be found here.
= What's New In the Beta
- Global Menu by default for Plasma Netbook
- KPackageKit updates - new categories page, faster backend
- Ubiquity Installer has updated look and layout
- qapt-batch instead of install-package
- netbook is on the same image as desktop, should use right workspace for your machine
Known Issues
(608382)
Feedback
We want to hear what you think about this Beta release of Kubuntu 10.10. We want to know if it Rocks, if it is just OK, or it is flat out wrong. No matter the feedback, as long as it is in line with the Ubuntu Code of Conduct we would like to hear it.
So what are you waiting for; head on over to the Feedback Page and let us know!
MaverickMeerkat/RC/Kubuntu (last edited 2010-09-30 23:31:16 by d-65-175-172-80)