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> || <>|| Read the Release Notes in your language: || [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/TrustyTahr/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuGNOME/German | German]] || = 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. = 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 '''[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu | Lubuntu]]''' or '''[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Xubuntu | Xubuntu]]'''. = Features of Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS = * '''Ubuntu GNOME 14.04''' is now an '''LTS''' (Long Term Support) release. This is our first [[http://ubuntugnome.org/lts-status | LTS Release]] supported for 3 years. * Most of '''GNOME 3.10''' is now included. See the [[https://help.gnome.org/misc/release-notes/3.10/ | GNOME release notes]] for more details. The few missing bits of 3.10 are available in [[https://launchpad.net/~gnome3-team/+archive/gnome3|ppa:gnome3-team/gnome3]]. * gnome-weather, gnome-maps, gnome-photos and gnome-music are all available to install from the archives. * 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 [[http://ubuntugnome.org/results-community-wallpaper-contest/ | Ubuntu GNOME Wallpaper Contest]]. * '''GNOME Classic session''' is included. To try it, choose it from the Sessions option on the login screen. = Point Releases in LTS = == What are point releases in LTS releases? == * [[http://askubuntu.com/questions/106159/what-are-point-releases-in-lts-versions | Detailed answer is here]]. * Short answer: the point release essentially contains the bug fixes the version has gone since it was released to the public, which includes security fixes, package updates, translation packs updates, etc. == LTS Enablement Stacks == * The Ubuntu LTS enablement stacks provide newer kernel and X support for existing LTS releases. * These can be installed manually, or are automatically shipped if installing from 14.04.2 and newer release media. * LTS Enablement Stacks is based on the previous non-LTS release so 14.04.2 is after 14.10, 14.04.3 will be after 15.04, 14.04.4 will be after 15.10 and finally 14.04.5 will be after 16.04. '''There is no LTS Enablement Stacks with 14.04.1'''. * These newer enablement stacks are meant for desktop and server use only, and not recommended for cloud or virtual images. * For further and more details, '''[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kernel/LTSEnablementStack | kindly do read this page]]'''. ##to be updated with each and every point release = Differences between 14.04 LTS and 14.04 with LTS Enablement Stacks = == Features == * Ubuntu GNOME 14.04.4 is released with [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kernel/LTSEnablementStack#Kernel.2BAC8-Support.A14.04.x_Ubuntu_Kernel_Support | Linux Kernel 4.2]]. * Newer X support. * Bug fixes and updated packages. == Important Notes == * The '''current''' users of Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS already installed will automatically get 14.04.4 '''without''' the LTS Enablement Stacks. If they want that, they have to '''manually install''' the meta packages - please [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kernel/LTSEnablementStack#Trusty | see this link]]. * With '''new''' installation of Ubuntu GNOME 14.04.4 from installable media with Ubuntu GNOME 14.04.4 will automatically get LTS Enablement Stacks enabled by default. * Ubuntu GNOME '''14.04.4 with LTS Enablement Stacks enabled by default''' will be supported until [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kernel/LTSEnablementStack#Kernel.2BAC8-Support.A14.04.x_Ubuntu_Kernel_Support | August, 2016]]. Ubuntu GNOME '''without LTS Enablement Stacks enabled by default''' will be supported until April, 2017. * Users with LTS Enablement Stacks enabled by default need to manually upgrade their system to 14.04.5 when it is available. * '''PLEASE DO [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/ContactUs | ASK/CONTACT US]]''' if you are in doubt and/or the above notes are NOT clear/confusing. = 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. {{attachment:gnome-shell.png|GNOME Shell|width=640 height=480}} * '''Nautilus''' (File Manager). An easy to use file manager for organizing your documents, music, pictures, videos and files in general. {{attachment:rsz_files.png|Nautilus|width=640 height=480}} * '''Firefox Web Browser'''. Browse the web with one of the most popular fast, flexible and secure web browsers. {{attachment:firefox-web-browser.png|Firefox Web Browser|width=640 height=480}} * '''LibreOffice'''. Create professional documents, spreadsheets, presentations and even more with the open-source office suite. {{attachment:libreoffice.png|LibreOffice|width=640 height=480}} * '''gedit''' (Text Editor). A small and lightweight text editor for the GNOME desktop environment. {{attachment:rsz_gedit.png|gedit|width=640 height=480}} * '''Ubuntu Software Center'''. Lets you browse and install thousands of free and paid applications available for '''Ubuntu'''. {{attachment:ubuntu-software-center.png|Ubuntu Software Center|width=596 height=420}} * '''Tweak Tool'''. Change advanced settings – appearance, fonts, keyboard and mouse, windows and workspaces. Install extensions, set power options, select startup applications. {{attachment:tweak-tool.png|Tweak Tool|width=611 height=412}} = Personal Package Archives (PPAs) = PPAs for '''Ubuntu GNOME''' can be found on [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/Developers | this link]]. = Known Issues = * Garbled graphics in Wily with Intel GMA4500 chip (Bug:1507255) * screen giberish (Bug:1307776) * Virtualbox guest gets only up to resolution of 640x480 (Bug:1368784) * No live DE in Vivid using nouveau w/GeForce 7025/nForce 630a (Bug:1412602) ##TBC Can't select which drive to resize when using "install alongside" in Trusty (Bug:1262824) For more details, please see [[http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/qatracker | this link]]. = Ubuntu Release Notes = * For common issues with '''Ubuntu''', please refer to the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/TrustyTahr/ReleaseNotes | Ubuntu release notes]]. = Get Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS = '''[[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/14.04.4/release/ | This link]]''' has a list of Ubuntu GNOME 14.04.0, 14.04.1, 14.04.2, 14.04.3 and 14.04.4 with [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/14.04.4/release/MD5SUMS | MD5SUM]] as well. = Support = * Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS is supported for 3 years, until [[https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-gnome/2017-March/004211.html|April 28, 2017]]. * [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/ContactUs | Contact Us]] = See Also = * [[http://ubuntugnome.org/gnome-3-12/ | Why Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS will not be shipped with GNOME 3.12?]]