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| = New Features in Kubuntu = | We’re preparing Ubuntu GNOME 13.10, the Saucy Salamander, for distribution in October 2013. With this initial Beta 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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| This release of Kubuntu is a Long Term Support release that contains many new [[http://www.kubuntu.org/feature-tour|features]]. | '''NOTE:''' This is an beta pre-release. Ubuntu GNOME 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 Uubuntu GNOME Pre-releases ARE recommended for: * Regular users who want to help us test by finding, reporting, and/or fixing bugs * Ubuntu GNOME developers = Getting Ubuntu GNOME 13.10 Beta 1 = == Download a Disk Image == * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/saucy/beta-1/|Bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]] 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]]. We recommend you learn how to [[https://wiki.ubuntu.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/ubuntu-gnome/releases/saucy/beta-1/MD5SUMS|alongside the images]]. = Beta 1 Highlights = == Software Updates == * Most of GNOME 3.8 is now included. See the [[https://help.gnome.org/misc/release-notes/3.8/ | GNOME release notes]] for more details. * The Plymouth bootloader theme and login screen have been updated with our [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/Artwork/Incoming/Saucy/|new logo]] designed by [[https://launchpad.net/~aldomann|Alfredo Hernández]]. * The new GNOME Classic session is included. To try it, choose it from the Sessions option on the login screen. * Ubuntu Online Accounts is no longer included by default (Bug:1040193). If you'd like to install it, install gnome-control-center-signon, evolution-data-server-uoa, and whichever of the account-plugin-* packages you want to use. == Infrastructure == === Linux Kernel === The Beta 1 Saucy Salamander snapshot includes the [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/saucy/+source/linux/3.11.0-4.9 |3.11.0.4 Ubuntu Linux kernel]] which is based on the the upstream [[http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/linux-3.11.tar.bz2|v3.11-rc7 Linux kernel]]. The 3.11 release contains support for KVM and Xen virtualization on 64-bit ARM (AArch64) hardware. There has also been significant progress on making PCI support not be tied to SoC-specific code but to make PCI host controller drivers for ARM work as loadable kernel modules. |
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| == Plasma Desktop == | = Known Problems = |
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| * In KDE 4.8, the power management configuration interface has been redesigned, and is now multi-screen aware: settings can be customized for each Activity. | == Ubuntu GNOME Desktop == |
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| * The Window Switcher now has a choice of 6 layouts, providing a better experience for those not using desktop effects. | * Installer slideshow needs to be updated (Bug:1154715) |
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| * KSecretService is a new framework that allows storing of passwords from a wider range of applications, including those of other desktops. | <<Include(SaucySalamander/Beta1/CommonInfrastructure, , from="^##StartSaucyReleaseBugs", to="##EndSaucyReleaseBugs")>> |
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| * Kwin, Plasma Desktop's window manager, has significant performance improvements. | = Feedback = |
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| * A new task Manager option, Icon Tasks, provides an alternative icon-only taskbar. | Development of Ubuntu Gnome 13.10, the Saucy Salamander is ongoing and bugs are fixed every day. Before reporting bugs, please ensure your system is up to date. For verifying installation related bugs, updated disk images are available from [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/daily-live/current/|Daily bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]]. |
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| You can contact us at: | |
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| == KDE Applications == | * Mailing List: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome |
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| * A new display engine greatly speeds up Dolphin's file browsing, and an improved layout improves its appearance. | * IRC: #ubuntu-gnome on the freenode network |
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| * Gwenview adds a new navigation area appears when an image is zoomed so scrolling is easier. * Okular, KDE's document viewer brings advanced text selection features. * Kmail, part of the Kontact PIM Suite, has numerous bug fixes and performance improvements * Rekonq has been updated to provide more speed and stability for your web browsing needs. * Amarok has added an MP3 shop and integration with GPodder, an online personal podcast archive. == Kubuntu Applications == * The Muon Suite has been updated to version 1.3. The Muon Suite is now more robust and faster than ever. The Muon Update Manager has received a facelift, making keeping your computer up-to-date a snap. For the power user who wants to control the details of his or her updates, the Muon Package Manager is still available to handle all your update needs, giving you full control. Additionally, the Muon Package Manager now gives you more explicit notification of what extra dependencies will be installed when you mark packages for installation. * Oxygen-GTK 3 helps integrate apps written with GTK 3. We have packaged the theme to neatly integrate with KDE's Oxygen. While not part of a default Kubuntu installation, we provide some interesting new packages for you to try. These are available for download using Muon Software Center. * Instant Messaging has changed and so has our software with Telepathy KDE. You can easily set it up to talk on GTalk or Facebook as well as MSN and many other protocols. * Calligra: A new life for the old KOffice suite brings the document and creativity suite to a new audience. Now features top MS Office file import filters. * The [[http://owncloud.org|OwnCloud]] self-hosted cloud solution sees a major upgrade to version 3. == Kubuntu Active == Kubuntu Active is a new Ubuntu flavour for tablets. It uses [[http://plasma-active.org|Plasma Active]] and the new UIs designed for tablets. This preview release is currently avilable for i386 only at this time as an image to put on USB keys. Download Kubuntu Active from http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu-active/releases/precise/ == Desktop Infrastructure == * DNS resolution is now done through dnsmasq, which should help split-DNS VPNs and faster DNS resolution. <<Include(PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/CommonInfrastructure, , from="^##StartPreciseReleaseNotesFeatures", to="##EndPreciseReleaseNotesFeatures")>> = Installation = == Overview == Preparing your computer for Kubuntu is now much simpler, with a wider range of disk setup options. Each of these are detailed at length to provide you with a clear understanding of the actions that will take place with your selection. You can now reinstall or upgrade an existing copy of Kubuntu with the Desktop CD installer, provided that your computer is connected to the Internet. == Download == Kbuntu 12.04 images can be downloaded from: * http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/precise/ (Kubuntu) * http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu-active/releases/precise/ (Kubuntu Active) == System Requirements == The minimum memory requirement for Ubuntu 12.04 is 384 MB of memory for Kubuntu. Note that some of your system's memory may be unavailable due to being used by the graphics card. If your computer has only the minimum amount of memory, the installation process will take longer than normal; however, it will complete successfully, and the system will perform adequately once installed. Systems with less memory may be able to select "Install Kubuntu" from the boot menu to run just the installer, rather than the whole desktop, or may be able to use the alternate install CD. = Upgrading = == Upgrading from Kubuntu 11.10 == To [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PreciseUpgrades/Kubuntu|upgrade from Kubuntu 11.10]] on a desktop system, press Alt+F2 and type in "kubuntu-devel-release-upgrade" (without the quotes) into the command box. The update tool should start up, and after typing in your password, you should see: "Upgrading Kubuntu to version 12.04". Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions. == Upgrading from Ubuntu 10.04 LTS to Ubuntu 12.04 LTS == To [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PreciseUpgrades/Kubuntu/10.04LTS|upgrade from Kubuntu 10.04 LTS]] on a desktop system, press Alt-F2 and type: <<BR>> {{{kdesudo "do-release-upgrade -m desktop -f kde -d"}}}<<BR>> The update tool should start up, and after typing in your password, you should see: "Upgrading Kubuntu to version 12.04". Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions. == Upgrading from Other Releases == Users of other Kubuntu releases need to upgrade first to 11.10, and then to 12.04. For further information on upgrading to 11.10, please see the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/OneiricUpgrades/Kubuntu| Kubuntu Oneiric upgrade instructions ]]. = Known Issues = == Graphics and Display == https://launchpad.net/bugs/963895 kmix crashes active pauses on startup == Applications == <<Include(PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/CommonInfrastructure, , from="^##StartPreciseReleaseNotesBugs", to="##EndPreciseReleaseNotesBugs")>> = Changes since 11.10 = * CD Images: [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuCDNew|New Packages]], [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuCDVersion|Version Changes]], [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuCDRemoved|Removed Packages]] * Alternate Images: [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuAltNew|New Packages]],[[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuAltVersion|Version Changes]],[[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuAltRemoved|Removed Packages]] * DVD Images: [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuDVDNew|New Packages]],[[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuDVDVersion|Version Changes]], [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuDVDRemoved|Removed Packages]] = Changes since 10.04 LTS = * CD Images: [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuLTSCDNew|New Packages]], [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuLTSCDVersion|Version Changes]], [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntulTSCDRemoved|Removed Packages]] * Alternate Images: [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntulTSAltNew|New Packages]],[[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuLTSAltVersion|Version Changes]],[[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuLTSAltRemoved|Removed Packages]] * DVD Images: [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuLTSDVDNew|New Packages]],[[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuLTSDVDVersion|Version Changes]], [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/KubuntuDesktop/KubuntuLTSDVDRemoved|Removed Packages]] = Support = * 5 year, [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LTS|LTS]] * [[http://kubuntu.org/support|Contact information]] * [[http://www.kubuntu.org/contact-us|Contact Us]] |
##Website: http://ubuntugnome.org ##No need to confuse the users and add more contact, the most important two channels are listed above :) |
Table of Contents |
We’re preparing Ubuntu GNOME 13.10, the Saucy Salamander, for distribution in October 2013. With this initial Beta 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 beta pre-release. Ubuntu GNOME 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
Uubuntu GNOME Pre-releases ARE recommended for:
- Regular users who want to help us test by finding, reporting, and/or fixing bugs
- Ubuntu GNOME developers
Getting Ubuntu GNOME 13.10 Beta 1
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.
Beta 1 Highlights
Software Updates
Most of GNOME 3.8 is now included. See the GNOME release notes for more details.
The Plymouth bootloader theme and login screen have been updated with our new logo designed by Alfredo Hernández.
- The new GNOME Classic session is included. To try it, choose it from the Sessions option on the login screen.
Ubuntu Online Accounts is no longer included by default (1040193). If you'd like to install it, install gnome-control-center-signon, evolution-data-server-uoa, and whichever of the account-plugin-* packages you want to use.
Infrastructure
Linux Kernel
The Beta 1 Saucy Salamander snapshot includes the 3.11.0.4 Ubuntu Linux kernel which is based on the the upstream v3.11-rc7 Linux kernel. The 3.11 release contains support for KVM and Xen virtualization on 64-bit ARM (AArch64) hardware. There has also been significant progress on making PCI support not be tied to SoC-specific code but to make PCI host controller drivers for ARM work as loadable kernel modules.
Known Problems
Ubuntu GNOME Desktop
Installer slideshow needs to be updated (1154715)
Installation and Updates
The standalone installer has several extra top panels (1207890)
The desktop image installer cannot unlock existing encrypted (LUKS) volumes. If you need to make use of existing encrypted volumes during partitioning, then use the "Try Ubuntu without installing" boot option to start a live session, open the encrypted volumes (for example, by clicking on their icons in the Unity launcher), enter your password when prompted to unlock them, close them again, and run ubiquity to start the installer. (1066480)
ARM OMAP4 machines will sometimes boot to a black screen during installation. It's likely that the system has booted fine, but you will need to switch to another tty then back to tty7 (Ctrl+Alt+F1 and then Alt+F7) to get graphics. (1065902)
On a mac with an external display can not run in framebuffer mode error occurs on the 2nd reboot onwards. (1066883)
When using installer to upgrade or reinstall an existing installation with encrypted swap, the installer may fail to reuse the partition. A warning will be shown, however the installation can be completed. The installed system will not have swap activated and users are advised to recreate swap on their systems. Please see advice about adding and activating swap at: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwapFaq (1172002)
Installs on very small memory systems may fail to start or exit without completing with no error. It is recommended that swap be created before install for such systems. Please see advice about adding and activating swap at: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwapFaq (1172161)
In rare circumstances the 'Next' button on the installer 'Install Type' screen is non-functional. This is intermittent and may be resolved by hitting 'Back' and retrying. (1172572)
Kernel
On some systems, when opening lid, there is a kerneloops with a suspend/resume failure message seen. (1054732)
Networking
In order to improve compatibility with other local nameserver packages, NetworkManager now assigns IP address 127.0.1.1 to the local nameserver process that it controls instead of 127.0.0.1. If the system's /etc/resolv.conf is absent or is a static file instead of the symbolic link to ../run/resolvconf/resolv.conf installed by default then this static file will have to be updated by the administrator in order to continue using the NetworkManager-controlled nameserver.
Feedback
Development of Ubuntu Gnome 13.10, the Saucy Salamander is ongoing and bugs are fixed every day. Before reporting bugs, please ensure your system is up to date. For verifying installation related bugs, updated disk images are available from Daily bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks.
You can contact us at:
Mailing List: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome
- IRC: #ubuntu-gnome on the freenode network
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