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| ||<tablestyle="float:right; width:40%; background:#F1F1ED; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;" style="padding:0.5em;">'''Table of Contents'''<<BR>> <<TableOfContents>>|| 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 = ##== 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]]. == Download a Disk Image == * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/quantal/alpha-1/|DVD/USB 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.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]]. = 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||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 == 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||width=400}} 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 “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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