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| 12.04 LTS (Long-Term Support) Desktop, Server, Cloud, Netboot and Core products. Codenamed "Precise Pangolin", 12.04 continues Ubuntu's proud tradition |
12.10 Desktop, Server, Cloud, and Core products. Codenamed "Quantal Quetzal", 12.10 continues Ubuntu's proud tradition |
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| This release introduces a new set images for ARM hard float, denoted as armhf. There are still some armel images around, as we finish the migration, but 12.04 for ARM will be based on armhf. The technology that allows GPUs to go into a very low power consumption state when the GPU is idle (RC6) is now enabled by default for Sandy Bridge systems, which should result in considerable power savings when this stage is activated. The CD image size has been adjusted to 703MB to squeeze in every bit of package goodness we can on the installation CD images. With Ubuntu 12.04, Kubuntu, Edubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu, and Ubuntu Studio also reached Beta 1 status today. |
For the client, this release now has a consolidated Ubuntu image. There is no longer a traditional CD sized image, DVD or alternate image, but rather a single 800MB Ubuntu image that can be used from USB or DVD. This change does not affect Ubuntu Server, which remains a traditional CD sized image. With Ubuntu 12.10, Kubuntu, Edubuntu, Lubuntu, and Ubuntu Studio also reached Beta 1 status today. These images, along with Xubuntu will continue to have daily updates for the remainder of the release. |
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| * A new way to quickly search and access any desktop application's and indicator's menu, called the HUD, can be accessed by taping the Alt key and entering characters. * Unity setting can now be configured by the System Setting panel, and Nautilus support has been added to the Unity launcher. * Support for ClickPad devices has been enhanced an now when a button is pressed on the trackpad surface, a second finger may be used to drag the cursor. * The default music player has been switched to Rhythmbox, which again includes the UbuntuOne music store. * LibreOffice has been updated to 3.5 beta 2. Please report any regressions that you notice. * When installing packages through the software center, the corresponding language support packages are now installed automatically as well. |
* The consolidated client images now support the logical volume manager (LVM) as well as full disk encryption. * Update Manager has been renamed Software Updater and now checks for updates when launched. * A new X.org stack has been introduced which includes xserver 1.13 candidate versions, mesa 9.0, and updated X libs and drivers. * Unity has been updated to version 6.4 including support for dash previews and coverflow view. Now that compiz with GLES support has landed, unity-3d works again on the pandaboard. * Python 3 is now the default. |
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| Ubuntu Server ------------- * Improvements to OpenStack, LXC, and server provisioning have been included. * Keystone updated to Keystone-light (redux branch). * Juju-jitsu, a project to gather external tools for working with Juju, is now availble for testing with Juju. Ubuntu Core ----------- Ubuntu Core is a minimal rootfs for use in the creation of custom images, and now includes ARM hard float (armhf) images. Developers can use Ubuntu Core as the basis for their application demonstrations, constrained environment deployments, device support packages, and other goals. |
Ubuntu Server and Cloud Images ------------------------------ * ARM hard float (armhf) cloud images are now available. * OpenStack folsom testing packages are available. Openstack instance architecture testing support has been added, as has a heterogenous scheduler for ARM. * Apache Tomcat 7 is now the default supported version. * Ceph has updated to 0.48.1 (upstream argonaut stable release), and includes RADOS Gateway (S3 and Swift Compatible), as well as performance improvements. * Floodlight (Openflow Network Controller) and mininet (Network Simulation) packages are now available. |
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| Kubuntu 12.04 Beta 1 changes include: * KDE's plasma and applications has been updated to 4.8. * Telepathy-KDE brings improved instant messaging to Kubuntu, offering easy chat capabilities on Facebook, MSN, GMail and many other services. * Amarok 2.5 has added an MP3 shop and integration with GPodder, an online personal podcast archive. * The Calligra office and creativity suite is now available, featuring Krita the world's best painting app and top MS Office file importers. * OwnCloud 3.0 self-hosting cloud solution has also had a major upgrade. |
Kubuntu 12.10 now comes on a 1GB image for a USB drive or DVD. In addition other significant changes include: * KDE's plasma and applications have been updated to version 4.9. * Telepathy-KDE is now the default chat program offering easier setup for modern networks like Facebook and GTalk. * Calligra is now the default office and graphics suite adding top class painting and database applications. * The release of Rekonq 1 gives Kubuntu the stable web browser it deserves. * New login manager LightDM adds a guest session feature for letting your friends use your computer quickly. * Digikam 2.8 adds better photo handling. |
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| Please see https://wiki.kubuntu.org/PrecisePangolin/Beta1/Kubuntu for details. Xubuntu ------- * Xubuntu now uses the new Ubiquity installer. * Alacarte is available by default, and will show all Xfce-related menu items on Xubuntu as well. * New wallpaper and other tweaks and improvements to the looks of Xubuntu are in, including lots of GTK3 fixes for the Greybird theme. |
* OwnCloud 4 gives many web applications in your own remote or local cloud Please see https://wiki.kubuntu.org/QuantalQuetzal/Beta1/Kubuntu for details. |
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| * Edubuntu now ships the newest upstream version of LTSP 5.3, offering improved support for fat clients and other improvements. * Epoptes, the new classroom management software, has an updated user interface. * The Ubiquity slideshow has been updated. * pastebinit and vim are now both installed by default. For more details on what has changed in Edubuntu 12.04, please refer to http://www.edubuntu.org . Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/precise/beta for more details |
In Edubuntu 12.10, a new package called 'edubuntu-netboot' is introduced. This package now provides the functionality previously provided by ltsp-live and will also be used for casper-netboot. In addition, Tomboy has been re-introduced and Gnote removed. For more details on what has changed in Edubuntu 12.10, please refer to http://www.edubuntu.org Lubuntu ------- Lubuntu 12.10 has had a significant update of the visual identity, including new icon themes, wallpaper, and better integration with the applications. Other notable highlights include: * A new version of the session manager is available for testing. * A new version of pcmanfm (file manager), including at lot of bug fixes, external thumbnailer support, multiple screen support. * catfish, a searching utility, have been added to the default installation. For more information about the changes in Lubuntu 12.10, please go to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu. Ubuntu Studio ------------- Ubuntu Studio 12.10 Beta 1 ships with: * A new MIDI router and MIDI tools menu have been added. * Task Manager has been switched to System Monitor for better memory use display. * Nautilus is now the default file manager. Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/quantal/beta1 for more details |
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| Ubuntu is a full-featured Linux distribution for desktops, laptops, and servers, with a fast and easy installation and regular releases. A |
Ubuntu is a full-featured Linux distribution for clients, servers and clouds, with a fast and easy installation and regular releases. A |
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| To Get Ubuntu 12.04 Beta 1 | To Get Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 1 |
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| To upgrade to Ubuntu 12.04 Beta 1 from Ubuntu 11.10, follow | To upgrade to Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 1 from Ubuntu 12.04, follow |
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| https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PreciseUpgrades Or, download Ubuntu 12.04 Beta 1 images from a location near you: |
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/QuantalUpgrades Or, download Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 1 images from a location near you: |
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| http://releases.ubuntu.com/precise/ (Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server) http://cloud-images.ubuntu.com/releases/precise/beta-1/ |
http://releases.ubuntu.com/12.10/ (Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server) http://cloud-images.ubuntu.com/releases/12.10/beta-1/ |
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| http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/precise/beta-1/ (Ubuntu DVD, preinstalled ARM images, source) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-core/releases/12.04/beta-1/ |
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/12.10/beta-1/ (Ubuntu ARM and amd64+mac images, source) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-core/releases/12.10/beta-1/ |
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| http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/netboot/12.04/ (Ubuntu Netboot) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/precise/beta-1/ |
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/netboot/12.10/ (Ubuntu Netboot) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-1/ |
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| http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/precise/beta-1/ (Xubuntu) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/precise/beta-1/ |
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-1/ |
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| http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/precise/beta-1/ | http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/12.10/beta-1/ |
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| http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/precise/beta-1/ | http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-1/ |
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| The final version of Ubuntu 11.10 is expected to be released on April 26, 2012. |
The final version of Ubuntu 12.10 is expected to be released on October 18, 2012. |
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The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the first beta release of Ubuntu 12.10 Desktop, Server, Cloud, and Core products. Codenamed "Quantal Quetzal", 12.10 continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The team has been hard at work through this cycle, introducing new features and fixing bugs. For the client, this release now has a consolidated Ubuntu image. There is no longer a traditional CD sized image, DVD or alternate image, but rather a single 800MB Ubuntu image that can be used from USB or DVD. This change does not affect Ubuntu Server, which remains a traditional CD sized image. With Ubuntu 12.10, Kubuntu, Edubuntu, Lubuntu, and Ubuntu Studio also reached Beta 1 status today. These images, along with Xubuntu will continue to have daily updates for the remainder of the release. Ubuntu Changes -------------- Some of the new features now available are: * The consolidated client images now support the logical volume manager (LVM) as well as full disk encryption. * Update Manager has been renamed Software Updater and now checks for updates when launched. * A new X.org stack has been introduced which includes xserver 1.13 candidate versions, mesa 9.0, and updated X libs and drivers. * Unity has been updated to version 6.4 including support for dash previews and coverflow view. Now that compiz with GLES support has landed, unity-3d works again on the pandaboard. * Python 3 is now the default. Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/ for details. Ubuntu Server and Cloud Images ------------------------------ * ARM hard float (armhf) cloud images are now available. * OpenStack folsom testing packages are available. Openstack instance architecture testing support has been added, as has a heterogenous scheduler for ARM. * Apache Tomcat 7 is now the default supported version. * Ceph has updated to 0.48.1 (upstream argonaut stable release), and includes RADOS Gateway (S3 and Swift Compatible), as well as performance improvements. * Floodlight (Openflow Network Controller) and mininet (Network Simulation) packages are now available. Kubuntu ------- Kubuntu 12.10 now comes on a 1GB image for a USB drive or DVD. In addition other significant changes include: * KDE's plasma and applications have been updated to version 4.9. * Telepathy-KDE is now the default chat program offering easier setup for modern networks like Facebook and GTalk. * Calligra is now the default office and graphics suite adding top class painting and database applications. * The release of Rekonq 1 gives Kubuntu the stable web browser it deserves. * New login manager LightDM adds a guest session feature for letting your friends use your computer quickly. * Digikam 2.8 adds better photo handling. * OwnCloud 4 gives many web applications in your own remote or local cloud Please see https://wiki.kubuntu.org/QuantalQuetzal/Beta1/Kubuntu for details. Edubuntu -------- In Edubuntu 12.10, a new package called 'edubuntu-netboot' is introduced. This package now provides the functionality previously provided by ltsp-live and will also be used for casper-netboot. In addition, Tomboy has been re-introduced and Gnote removed. For more details on what has changed in Edubuntu 12.10, please refer to http://www.edubuntu.org Lubuntu ------- Lubuntu 12.10 has had a significant update of the visual identity, including new icon themes, wallpaper, and better integration with the applications. Other notable highlights include: * A new version of the session manager is available for testing. * A new version of pcmanfm (file manager), including at lot of bug fixes, external thumbnailer support, multiple screen support. * catfish, a searching utility, have been added to the default installation. For more information about the changes in Lubuntu 12.10, please go to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu. Ubuntu Studio ------------- Ubuntu Studio 12.10 Beta 1 ships with: * A new MIDI router and MIDI tools menu have been added. * Task Manager has been switched to System Monitor for better memory use display. * Nautilus is now the default file manager. Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/quantal/beta1 for more details on the above products. About Ubuntu ------------ Ubuntu is a full-featured Linux distribution for clients, servers and clouds, with a fast and easy installation and regular releases. A tightly-integrated selection of excellent applications is included, and an incredible variety of add-on software is just a few clicks away. Professional technical support is available from Canonical Limited and hundreds of other companies around the world. For more information about support, visit http://www.ubuntu.com/support . If you would like to help shape Ubuntu, take a look at the list of ways you can participate at: http://www.ubuntu.com/community/participate . Your comments, bug reports, patches and suggestions really help us to improve this and future releases of Ubuntu. Instructions can be found at: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs . To Get Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 1 -------------------------- To upgrade to Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 1 from Ubuntu 12.04, follow these instructions: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/QuantalUpgrades Or, download Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 1 images from a location near you: http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/download (Ubuntu and Ubuntu Server) . In addition they can be found at the following links: http://releases.ubuntu.com/12.10/ (Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server) http://cloud-images.ubuntu.com/releases/12.10/beta-1/ (Ubuntu Cloud Images) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/12.10/beta-1/ (Ubuntu ARM and amd64+mac images, source) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-core/releases/12.10/beta-1/ (Ubuntu Core) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/netboot/12.10/ (Ubuntu Netboot) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-1/ (Kubuntu) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-1/ (Edubuntu) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/12.10/beta-1/ (Ubuntu Studio) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-1/ (Lubuntu) The final version of Ubuntu 12.10 is expected to be released on October 18, 2012. More Information ---------------- You can find out more about Ubuntu and about this beta release on our website, IRC channel and wiki. To sign up for future Ubuntu announcements, please subscribe to Ubuntu's very low volume announcement list at: http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-announce
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