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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/|Bootable 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 === [[attachment:desktop.jpg | {{attachment:desktop.jpg||width=400}}]] |
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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. | [[http://www.kde.org/announcements/announce-4.9-beta2.php|The latest testing release of KDE's Plasma Workspaces and Applications]] brings new features and improvements all around. Highlights include further integration of QML, more twweaks and improvements to Dolphin, and enhanced integration of Activities for files, windows and other resources. |
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| == Ubuntu One == | ##=== Muon Suite === === Amarok 2.6.Beta 1 === {{http://amarok.kde.org/files/2.5.90-screenie.png||width=400}} |
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| * ? | 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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| <<Include(PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/CommonInfrastructure, , from="^##StartPreciseReleaseNotesFeatures", to="##EndPreciseReleaseNotesFeatures")>> | * 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 ##=== Owncloud === ##=== Kubuntu Active === == New Additions == We have added some new tools to 12.10: === Skanlite === [[attachment:skanlite.png | {{attachment:skanlite.png||width=400}}]] |
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| = Known Issues = | Skanlite is KDE's simple image scanning application |
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| <<Include(PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/CommonInfrastructure, , from="^##StartPreciseReleaseNotesBugs", to="##EndPreciseReleaseNotesBugs")>> | === Kamoso === [[attachment:kamoso.png | {{attachment:kamoso.png||width=400}}]] |
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| == Graphics and Display == | Use your webcam to make video recordings or snapshot photos using Kamoso. Its simple interface makes it very easy to use. === Kde-Config-Tablet === We have added Wacom tablet configuration tools; they will need testing by those with the relevent hardware. |
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| == Applications == | == New Software Selections == 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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| = Changes since 11.10 = | === Calligra Suite === [[attachment:calligra.png | {{attachment:calligra.png||width=400}}]] |
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| == CD Image == * New Packages * Version Changes * Removed Packages |
We are experimenting with offering the KDE Office Suite as the default in 12.10. Users are encouraged to try it out and provide feedback for this. |
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| == Alternate Image == * New Packages * Version Changes * Removed Packages |
Calligra Suite offers an expansive set of tools including those for the office, graphics creation, and project management. Please check out [[http://www.calligra.org/| their website]] for more. === LightDM-KDE === |
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| == DVD Image == * New Packages * Version Changes * Removed Packages |
{{http://agateau.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/classic.png||width=400}} We are replacing the KDE login manager with LightDM; the lightdm-kde-greeter offers QML based themes and user-configurable background and welcome images. === KDE Telepthy === [[attachment:ktp.png | {{attachment:ktp.png||width=200}}]] Telepathy-KDE replaces the unmaintained Kopete as the default IM client. This new software provides for easy access to Facebook, Google, Yahoo and many other instant messaging protocols. Version 0.4 brings new video and chat log support. = Known Problems = = Feedback = 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? 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! |
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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
The latest testing release of KDE's Plasma Workspaces and Applications brings new features and improvements all around. Highlights include further integration of QML, more twweaks and improvements to Dolphin, and enhanced integration of Activities for files, windows and other resources.
Amarok 2.6.Beta 1
The latest testing release 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
New Additions
We have added some new tools to 12.10:
Skanlite
Skanlite is KDE's simple image scanning application
Kamoso
Use your webcam to make video recordings or snapshot photos using Kamoso. Its simple interface makes it very easy to use.
Kde-Config-Tablet
We have added Wacom tablet configuration tools; they will need testing by those with the relevent hardware.
New Software Selections
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.
Calligra Suite
We are experimenting with offering the KDE Office Suite as the default in 12.10. Users are encouraged to try it out and provide feedback for this.
Calligra Suite offers an expansive set of tools including those for the office, graphics creation, and project management. Please check out their website for more.
LightDM-KDE
We are replacing the KDE login manager with LightDM; the lightdm-kde-greeter offers QML based themes and user-configurable background and welcome images.
KDE Telepthy
Telepathy-KDE replaces the unmaintained Kopete as the default IM client. This new software provides for easy access to Facebook, Google, Yahoo and many other instant messaging protocols. Version 0.4 brings new video and chat log support.
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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