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= New Features in Ubuntu = | We’re preparing Kubuntu 12.10, the Quantal Quetzal, for distribution in October 2012. With this early Alpha pre-release, you can see what we are trying out in preparation for our next version. We have some interesting things happening, so read on for highlights and information. |
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== Desktop Interface == | '''NOTE:''' This is an alpha pre-release. Kubuntu Pre-releases are NOT recommended for: * Regular users who are not aware of pre-release issues * Anyone who needs a stable system * Anyone uncomfortable running a possibly frequently broken system * Anyone in a production environment with data or workflows that need to be reliable |
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* There is a new way to quickly search and access any desktop application's and indicator's menu, called the "HUD". Tap the Alt key and enter some letters and words, and it will show the corresponding entries, including some fuzzy matching. Press enter to execute the action. This one is executed on the current focused application as well as all indicator facilities (like managing emails, sound list, quit…). Also it learns from your previous choices to make the search more and more accurate for you. | Kubuntu Pre-releases ARE recommended for: * Regular users who want to help us test by finding, reporting, and/or fixing bugs * Kubuntu developers |
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* Nautilus quicklist support has been added to Unity launcher. | = Getting Kubuntu 12.10 = |
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* The control-center's "User Interface" panel now allows users to easily configure some properties of Unity. | ##== Upgrading from Previous Versions == ##(is this supported yet?) ##To upgrade to Kubuntu 12.10 from previous releases, follow the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/QuantalUpgrades|Upgrade Instructions]]. |
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== Desktop Applications == | == Download a Disk Image == * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/quantal/alpha-1/|DVD/USB images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]] |
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* The default music player has been switched to Rhythmbox, which again includes the UbuntuOne music store. | Instructions for burning the image to a DVD or USB flash drive can be found on the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto|Burning ISO Howto]]. |
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* LibreOffice has been updated to 3.5 beta 2. * Remmina with FreeRDP is the new standard remote desktop client, replacing Vinagre and rdesktop. |
We recommend you learn how to [[https://wiki.kubuntu.org/HowToMD5SUM|check your image file]] so your pre-release is as it’s supposed to be. Compare your MD5 checksum with the correct ones found [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/precise/beta-1/MD5SUMS|alongside the images]]. |
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= Alpha 2 Highlights = | |
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== Software Center == | == Software Updates == === Plasma and Applications 4.9 Beta === === Muon Suite === === Amarok 2.6.Beta 1 === The [[http://amarok.kde.org/en/releases/2.6/beta/||latest testing release]] of the famous music player brings new and improved features, including: |
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* When installing new software through software-center, corresponding language support packages (translations, spell check modules particulat to that software, help files, etc.) are now installed along automatically. This removes the need to open "Language Support" after installing new software. | * Revamped iPod and iPhone support * Transcoding support for media devices * [[http://archive.org/details/free-music-charts||Archive.org's Free Music Charts]] are now enabled by default === Rekonq === |
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== Ubuntu One == | === New Additions === ==== Skanlite ==== ==== Kamoso ==== |
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* ? | == New For Testing == We are testing out some different default software selections. Please help us test them to help determine if these choices are worthy of inclusion or not. |
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<<Include(PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/CommonInfrastructure, , from="^##StartPreciseReleaseNotesFeatures", to="##EndPreciseReleaseNotesFeatures")>> | === KDE Telepthy === === Calligra Suite === === LightDM-KDE === |
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= Known Issues = | = Known Problems = |
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<<Include(PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/CommonInfrastructure, , from="^##StartPreciseReleaseNotesBugs", to="##EndPreciseReleaseNotesBugs")>> | = Feedback = |
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== Graphics and Display == | We want to hear your opinions on this beta. * Do we “Ama'''rok'''”? * Did a feature make or break your day? * What do you flat-out dislike? |
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== Applications == = Changes since 11.10 = == CD Image == * New Packages * Version Changes * Removed Packages == Alternate Image == * New Packages * Version Changes * Removed Packages == DVD Image == * New Packages * Version Changes * Removed Packages |
Take a look at the [[http://www.ubuntu.com/community/conduct|Ubuntu Code of Conduct]], try Kubuntu 12.04 Beta 1 and head on over to the [[QuantalQuetzal/Alpha2/Kubuntu/Feedback|Feedback Page]]. Your input is an invaluable resource, so do take the time to write down your thoughts and let us know what you think! |
Table of Contents |
We’re preparing Kubuntu 12.10, the Quantal Quetzal, for distribution in October 2012. With this early Alpha pre-release, you can see what we are trying out in preparation for our next version. We have some interesting things happening, so read on for highlights and information.
NOTE: This is an alpha pre-release. Kubuntu Pre-releases are NOT recommended for:
- Regular users who are not aware of pre-release issues
- Anyone who needs a stable system
- Anyone uncomfortable running a possibly frequently broken system
- Anyone in a production environment with data or workflows that need to be reliable
Kubuntu Pre-releases ARE recommended for:
- Regular users who want to help us test by finding, reporting, and/or fixing bugs
- Kubuntu developers
Getting Kubuntu 12.10
Download a Disk Image
Instructions for burning the image to a DVD or USB flash drive can be found on the Burning ISO Howto.
We recommend you learn how to check your image file so your pre-release is as it’s supposed to be. Compare your MD5 checksum with the correct ones found alongside the images.
Alpha 2 Highlights
Software Updates
Plasma and Applications 4.9 Beta
Muon Suite
Amarok 2.6.Beta 1
The http://amarok.kde.org/en/releases/2.6/beta/ of the famous music player brings new and improved features, including:
- Revamped iPod and iPhone support
- Transcoding support for media devices
http://archive.org/details/free-music-charts are now enabled by default
Rekonq
New Additions
Skanlite
Kamoso
New For Testing
We are testing out some different default software selections. Please help us test them to help determine if these choices are worthy of inclusion or not.
KDE Telepthy
Calligra Suite
LightDM-KDE
Known Problems
Feedback
We want to hear your opinions on this beta.
Do we “Amarok”?
- Did a feature make or break your day?
- What do you flat-out dislike?
Take a look at the Ubuntu Code of Conduct, try Kubuntu 12.04 Beta 1 and head on over to the Feedback Page. Your input is an invaluable resource, so do take the time to write down your thoughts and let us know what you think!
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