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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. Read on for highlights and information about known issues. 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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== Upgrading from Previous Versions ==
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To upgrade to Kubuntu 12.10 from previous releases, follow the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/QuantalUpgrades|Upgrade Instructions]].		 ##== Upgrading from Previous Versions ==
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##To upgrade to Kubuntu 12.10 from previous releases, follow the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/QuantalUpgrades|Upgrade Instructions]].
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 * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/quantal/alpha-1/|CD/USB images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]]  * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/quantal/alpha-1/|DVD/USB images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]]
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Instructions for burning the image to a CD/DVD or USB flash drive can be found on the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto|Burning ISO Howto]]. 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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We recommend you learn how to [[https://wiki.kubuntu.org/HowToMD5SUM|check your CD image]] 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 CD images]]. 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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=== Amarok ===
=== Rekonq ===		 === Amarok 2.6.Beta 1 ===
{{http://amarok.kde.org/files/2.5.90-screenie.png||width=400}}

The [[http://amarok.kde.org/en/releases/2.6/beta/||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||Archive.org's Free Music Charts]] are now enabled by default
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We have added some new tools to 12.10:
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Skanlite is a full-featured image scanning tool
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Use your webcam to make video recordings or snapshot photos using Kamoso
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=== 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.
=== LightDM-KDE ===
{{http://agateau.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/classic.png||width=400}}
We are replacing KDM with Lightdm
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=== Calligra Suite ===
=== LightDM-KDE ===
Telepathy-KDE replaces the unmaintained Kopete as the default IM client. 0.4 brings new video and chat log support

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

http://amarok.kde.org/files/2.5.90-screenie.png

The http://amarok.kde.org/en/releases/2.6/beta/ of the famous music player brings new and improved features, including:

New Additions

We have added some new tools to 12.10:

Skanlite

Skanlite is a full-featured image scanning tool

Kamoso

Use your webcam to make video recordings or snapshot photos using 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.

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.

LightDM-KDE

http://agateau.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/classic.png We are replacing KDM with Lightdm

KDE Telepthy

Telepathy-KDE replaces the unmaintained Kopete as the default IM client. 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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