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| <<BR>> ||<tablestyle=" float:right; width:100%; background:#F1F1ED; margin: 0 auto" style="padding:0.5em;"> '''Upgrade from a previous version'''||'''Download a Disk Image'''|| ||{{{sudo apt-get install update-manager-core}}}<<BR>>{{{sudo do-release-upgrade}}}||download link|| <<BR>> <<BR>> <<BR>> |
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| = Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS = '''[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME | Ubuntu GNOME]]''' is an official flavour of Ubuntu, featuring the '''[[http://www.gnome.org/ | GNOME]]''' desktop environment. Ubuntu GNOME is a mostly pure GNOME desktop experience built from the Ubuntu repositories. This is our very first [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LTS | Long Term Release (LTS)]] version. |
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| = Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS = '''[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME | Ubuntu GNOME]]''' is an official flavour of Ubuntu, featuring the '''GNOME''' desktop environment. '''Ubuntu GNOME''' is a mostly pure '''GNOME''' desktop experience built from the '''Ubuntu''' repositories. |
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| * 1000 MHz processor (for example Intel Celeron or better); | * 1 GHz processor (for example Intel Celeron or better) |
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| * 6 GB of free hard drive space for installation; | * 7 GB of free hard drive space for installation |
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| * '''Ubuntu GNOME''' is now an '''LTS''' (Long Term Support) release. For more details on this achievement, see [[http://ubuntugnome.org/lts-status/|this blog post.]] | * '''Ubuntu GNOME''' is now an '''LTS''' (Long Term Support) release. This is our first [[http://ubuntugnome.org/lts-status | LTS Release]]. |
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| * A set of '''10''' new high-quality '''wallpapers''' is included. For more details about the '''Ubuntu GNOME Wallpaper Contest''' and wallpaper previews, see [[http://ubuntugnome.org/results-community-wallpaper-contest/ | this blog post.]] | * A set of '''10''' new high-quality wallpapers are included. For more details, see [[http://ubuntugnome.org/results-community-wallpaper-contest/ | Ubuntu GNOME Wallpaper Contest]]. |
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Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS
Ubuntu GNOME is an official flavour of Ubuntu, featuring the GNOME desktop environment. Ubuntu GNOME is a mostly pure GNOME desktop experience built from the Ubuntu repositories. This is our very first Long Term Release (LTS) version.
Minimum System Requirements
- 1 GHz processor (for example Intel Celeron or better)
- 1.5 GB RAM (system memory)
- 7 GB of free hard drive space for installation
- Either a CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media
- Internet access is helpful (for installing updates during the installation process).
If you have an old machine, you may consider other alternatives like Lubuntu or Xubuntu.
Features of Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS
Ubuntu GNOME is now an LTS (Long Term Support) release. This is our first LTS Release.
Most of GNOME 3.10 is now included. See the GNOME release notes for more details. The few missing bits of 3.10 are available in ppa:gnome3-team/gnome3.
With GNOME 3.10 comes enhanced support for online accounts, and some general optimization of the user interface.
A set of 10 new high-quality wallpapers are included. For more details, see Ubuntu GNOME Wallpaper Contest.
Applications in Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS
GNOME Shell. The GNOME desktop environment from where you can search and start applications, switch between windows, etc.
Nautilus (File Manager). An easy to use file managar for organizing your documents, music, pictures, videos and files in general.
Firefox Web Browser. Browse the web with one of the most popular fast, flexible and secure web browsers.
LibreOffice. Create professional documents, spreadsheets, presentations and even more with the open-source office suite.
gedit (Text Editor). A small and lightweight text editor for the GNOME desktop environment.
Ubuntu Software Center. Lets you browse and install thousands of free and paid applications available for Ubuntu.
Tweak Tool. Change advanced settings – appearance, fonts, keyboard and mouse, windows and workspaces. Install extensions, set power options, select startup applications.
Get Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS
DOWNLOAD Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS now!
Upgrading from last release
Before upgrading, it is highly recommended to back up your data. See this page for tutorials on how to backup your data. Or just download Clonezilla and create an image of your hard drive or system partition.
The included GUI update manager will offer you the latest release of Ubuntu GNOME. Alternatively, launch Terminal by hitting Ctrl+Alt+T and run the following command:
sudo do-release-upgrade
Note. If you were using the gnome3-team/gnome3 PPA, you should run
sudo ppa-purge
before upgrading.
Personal Package Archives (PPAs)
PPAs for Ubuntu GNOME can be found on this link.
Ubuntu Release Notes
For common issues with Ubuntu, please refer to the Ubuntu release notes.
Support
3 years – see releases.
TrustyTahr/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuGNOME (last edited 2017-03-24 18:06:05 by jbicha)