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| ## page was copied from PrecisePangolin/Announcement/Beta1 | ## page was copied from QuantalQuetzal/Announcement/Beta1 |
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| The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the first beta release of Ubuntu | DRAFT The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the final beta release of Ubuntu |
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| 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 |
With Ubuntu 12.10, Kubuntu, Edubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu and Ubuntu Studio also reached Beta 2 status today. These images will |
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| Some of the new features now available are: | Some of the new features available since Beta 1 are: |
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| * The consolidated client images now support the logical volume manager (LVM) as well as full disk encryption. |
* Quantal Beta-2 includes the 3.5.0-15.23 Ubuntu Linux kernel which is based on the v3.5.4 upstream Linux kernel. |
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| * Update Manager has been renamed Software Updater and now checks for updates when launched. |
* Unity has been updated to version 6.6 which contains the new default web application in the launcher, a new shopping lens, improvements to the dash and multiple bug fixes. |
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| * A new X.org stack has been introduced which includes xserver 1.13 candidate versions, mesa 9.0, and updated X libs and drivers. |
* GNOME has been updated to 3.5.92 for most components (some to 3.6.0) |
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| * 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. |
* Accessibility is turned on by default. |
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| * ARM hard float (armhf) cloud images are now available. | * Cloud Images now have Quick Start buttons to enable Quick Start like function for Amazon AWS images. They also no longer have a five second boot time out. |
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| * OpenStack folsom testing packages are available. Openstack instance architecture testing support has been added, as has a heterogenous scheduler for ARM. |
* Ubuntu now has native packaging for Amazon AWS RDS (rdscli), Identity Management(iamcli), Elastic LoadBalancing (elbcli), ElastiCache (elasticache), and CloudWatch (moncli). |
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| * 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. |
Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/ for details. |
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| Kubuntu 12.10 now comes on a 1GB image for a USB drive or DVD. In addition other significant changes include: |
* The addition of encrypted and LVM partitioning options in the Kubuntu desktop images removes the need for alternate images, which will no longer be shipped for 12.10. |
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| * 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's Krita adds a world class painting application while Kexi provides a full featured database application. |
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| * 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. |
Please see https://wiki.kubuntu.org/QuantalQuetzal/Beta2/Kubuntu for details. |
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| 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. |
* The Gnome Fallback session (also known as the "Ubuntu Classic") will now be made default when LTSP is selected, since Unity 2D is no longer available in the archives. |
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| In addition, Tomboy has been re-introduced and Gnote removed. | * Changes from the Ubuntu defaults for certain packages. |
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Xubuntu ------- New features in Xubuntu Beta 2 include: * Updated artwork, including new wallpaper, documentation looks and updates to LightDM, Greybird and Ubiquity slideshow. * New versions of Catfish and Parole For more details on what has changed in Xubuntu 12.10, please refer to http://xubuntu.org/news/quantalbeta2/ |
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| 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. |
Lubuntu has seen many bug fixes applied since Beta 1. There are some known issues with PowerPC ports that are being worked through so they aren't part of Beta 2. |
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| Ubuntu Studio 12.10 Beta 1 ships with: | Ubuntu Studio has had many bug fixes applied since Beta 1. |
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| * 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 |
Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/quantal/beta2 for more details |
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| To Get Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 1 | To Get Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 2 |
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| To upgrade to Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 1 from Ubuntu 12.04, follow | To upgrade to Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 2 from Ubuntu 12.04, follow |
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| Or, download Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 1 images from a location near you: | Or, download Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 2 images from a location near you: |
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| http://cloud-images.ubuntu.com/releases/12.10/beta-1/ | http://cloud-images.ubuntu.com/releases/12.10/beta-2/ |
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| 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/ |
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/12.10/beta-2/ (Ubuntu community supported images, source) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-core/releases/12.10/beta-2/ |
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| http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-1/ | http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-2/ |
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| http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-1/ | http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-2/ |
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| http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/12.10/beta-1/ | http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/12.10/beta-2/ |
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| http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-1/ (Lubuntu) |
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-2/ (Lubuntu) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-2/ (Xubuntu) |
DRAFT
The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the final 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.
With Ubuntu 12.10, Kubuntu, Edubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu and Ubuntu Studio
also reached Beta 2 status today. These images will
continue to have daily updates for the remainder of the release.
Ubuntu Changes
--------------
Some of the new features available since Beta 1 are:
* Quantal Beta-2 includes the 3.5.0-15.23 Ubuntu Linux kernel which
is based on the v3.5.4 upstream Linux kernel.
* Unity has been updated to version 6.6 which contains the new
default web application in the launcher, a new shopping lens,
improvements to the dash and multiple bug fixes.
* GNOME has been updated to 3.5.92 for most components (some to 3.6.0)
* Accessibility is turned on by default.
Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/ for details.
Ubuntu Server and Cloud Images
------------------------------
* Cloud Images now have Quick Start buttons to enable Quick Start like
function for Amazon AWS images. They also no longer have a five
second boot time out.
* Ubuntu now has native packaging for Amazon AWS RDS (rdscli),
Identity Management(iamcli), Elastic LoadBalancing (elbcli),
ElastiCache (elasticache), and CloudWatch (moncli).
Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/ for details.
Kubuntu
-------
* The addition of encrypted and LVM partitioning options in the
Kubuntu desktop images removes the need for alternate images,
which will no longer be shipped for 12.10.
* Calligra's Krita adds a world class painting application while
Kexi provides a full featured database application.
Please see https://wiki.kubuntu.org/QuantalQuetzal/Beta2/Kubuntu for details.
Edubuntu
--------
* The Gnome Fallback session (also known as the "Ubuntu Classic") will
now be made default when LTSP is selected, since Unity 2D is no
longer available in the archives.
* Changes from the Ubuntu defaults for certain packages.
For more details on what has changed in Edubuntu 12.10, please refer to
http://www.edubuntu.org
Xubuntu
-------
New features in Xubuntu Beta 2 include:
* Updated artwork, including new wallpaper, documentation looks and
updates to LightDM, Greybird and Ubiquity slideshow.
* New versions of Catfish and Parole
For more details on what has changed in Xubuntu 12.10, please refer to
http://xubuntu.org/news/quantalbeta2/
Lubuntu
-------
Lubuntu has seen many bug fixes applied since Beta 1. There
are some known issues with PowerPC ports that are being worked through
so they aren't part of Beta 2.
For more information about the changes in Lubuntu 12.10,
please go to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu.
Ubuntu Studio
-------------
Ubuntu Studio has had many bug fixes applied since Beta 1.
Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/quantal/beta2 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 2
--------------------------
To upgrade to Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 2 from Ubuntu 12.04, follow
these instructions:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/QuantalUpgrades
Or, download Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 2 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-2/
(Ubuntu Cloud Images)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/12.10/beta-2/
(Ubuntu community supported images, source)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-core/releases/12.10/beta-2/
(Ubuntu Core)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/netboot/12.10/ (Ubuntu Netboot)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-2/
(Kubuntu)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-2/
(Edubuntu)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/12.10/beta-2/
(Ubuntu Studio)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-2/
(Lubuntu)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/12.10/beta-2/
(Xubuntu)
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:
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