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'''Go back to [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOMEOneStopPage | Home Page]]''' <<Include(UbuntuGNOME/Header)>>
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||<tablestyle="width: 95%; margin: 5px 0;" style="border: none; border-radius: 10px; background-color: #ffccaa; font-size: 0.90em;" :> '''Important Note:''' Please '''DO NOT''' Download any version of Ubuntu GNOME without READING '''the Release Notes - [[http://ubuntugnome.org/reading-the-release-notes-is-a-must-do-step/ | here is why]] - specially the Known Issues''' - Thank you! ||
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Read this Site in your language:

|| [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME/German| German]] || [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME/Greek| Ελληνικά]] ||
= Downloading Ubuntu GNOME =
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= Downloading Ubuntu GNOME 13.04 = ##||<tablestyle="width: 55%; margin: 5px 0;" style="border: none; border-radius: 10px; background-color: #ffccaa; font-size: 0.90em;" :> '''COMING SOON ... Stay tuned ''' ||
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 1. The default "Desktop" installer requires at least 1 GB of RAM  1. Please, '''BACKUP''' your important data before anything else. Don't assume that Ubuntu GNOME will do it for you automatically.
 1. The default "Desktop" installer requires at least 1 GB of RAM.
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 1. [[BurningIsoHowto | Burn]] the DVD (ISO size is above 700MB) or create a bootable USB flash drive - using [[http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/ | UNetbootin]] is highly recommended  1. [[BurningIsoHowto | Burn]] the DVD (ISO size is above 700MB) or create a bootable USB flash drive - using [[http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/ | UNetbootin]] is highly recommended.
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 1. Read [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/RaringRingtail/ReleaseNotes#Ubuntu_GNOME | Release Notes]]).  1. Please do read The Release Notes '''before''' downloading Ubuntu GNOME.
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## 1. Read [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/RaringRingtail/ReleaseNotes#Ubuntu_GNOME | Release Notes]]).
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= Upgrading Ubuntu GNOME =
||<tablestyle="width: 95%; margin: 5px 0;" style="border: none; border-radius: 10px; background-color: #ffccaa; font-size: 0.90em;" :>'''[[http://ubuntugnome.org/to-upgrade-or-not-to-upgrade/ | To Upgrade Or Not To Upgrade?]]''' ||
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Before upgrading, it is highly recommended to back up your data. See [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BackupYourSystem | this page]] for tutorials on how to backup your data. Or just download '''[[http://clonezilla.org/downloads.php | 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'''. Which can also be accessed via Terminal:

{{{
sudo update-manager -d
}}}

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-staging''' PPA, you should run
{{{
sudo ppa-purge ppa:gnome3-team/gnome3-staging
}}}
before upgrading.

 * If you are having problems with upgrading - '''''No new release found''''' - please [[http://askubuntu.com/questions/125392/why-is-no-new-release-found-when-upgrading-from-a-lts-to-the-next | see this]].

 * More information about '''Upgrading''' can [[http://askubuntu.com/questions/110477/how-do-i-upgrade-to-a-newer-version-of-ubuntu | be found here]].

 
= Ubuntu GNOME 14.10 =
##http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/14.10/release/
== Support ==
 * Short Term Support.
 * 9 Months.
 * More Information - please see [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases | Ubuntu Releases]].

== Release Notes ==
Please '''do read''' [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UtopicUnicorn/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuGNOME | the release notes]] '''before''' anything.
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||<tablestyle="align:top" style="width:318px">[[http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/raring/release/lubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso | {{attachment:g4482.png|Get Lubuntu}} ]] [[http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/raring/release/lubuntu-13.04-desktop-i386.iso.torrent | {{attachment:g4491.png|Get Lubuntu}}]] ||<^>'''32-bit''' version, suitable for almost all PCs.<<BR>>'''Choose this if unsure.'''||
|| [[http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/raring/release/lubuntu-13.04-desktop-amd64.iso | {{attachment:g4500.png | Get Lubuntu}}]] [[http://cdimages.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/raring/release/lubuntu-13.04-desktop-amd64.iso.torrent | {{attachment:g4509.png|Get Lubuntu}}]] ||<^>'''64 bit''' version for Intel or AMD computers. Most PCs older than about 2007 are not 64-bit compatible, so you may need a [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/32bit_and_64bit|32-bit ISO]] instead of a 64-bit ISO. ||
=== PC 32 bit ===
'''32-bit version''', suitable for almost all PCs. Choose this if unsure.
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 . [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/14.10/release/ubuntu-gnome-14.10-desktop-i386.iso | {{attachment:getug_32dd.png | Ubuntu GNOME 32 bit (direct download)}}]]
 . [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/14.10/release/ubuntu-gnome-14.10-desktop-i386.iso.torrent | {{attachment:getug_32bt.png | Ubuntu GNOME 32 bit (torrent file)}}]]
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----- === PC 64 bit ===
'''64 bit version''' for Intel or AMD computers. Most PCs older than about 2007 are not 64-bit compatible, so you may need a 32-bit ISO instead of a 64-bit ISO. Usually, if you have 4GB RAM and more, you will need to use this version.
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 . [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/14.10/release/ubuntu-gnome-14.10-desktop-amd64.iso | {{attachment:getug_64dd.png | Ubuntu GNOME 64 bit (direct download)}}]]
 . [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/14.10/release/ubuntu-gnome-14.10-desktop-amd64.iso.torrent | {{attachment:getug_64bt.png | Ubuntu GNOME 64 bit (torrent file)}}]]
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=== Ubuntu GNOME 14.10 Hashes ===
To compare your MD5SUM to the hashes of Ubuntu GNOME, please see [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/14.10/release/MD5SUMS | this link]].
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= Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS =
== Support ==
 * [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LTS | Long Term Support]].
 * 3 Years.
 * More Information - please see [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases | Ubuntu Releases]].
== Release Notes ==
Please '''do read''' [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/TrustyTahr/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuGNOME | the release notes]] '''before''' anything.
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== Standard PC ==
=== PC 32 bit ===
'''32-bit version''', suitable for almost all PCs. Choose this if unsure.
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 . [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/14.04/release/ubuntu-gnome-14.04.1-desktop-i386.iso | {{attachment:getug_32dd.png | Ubuntu GNOME 32 bit (direct download)}}]]
 . [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/14.04/release/ubuntu-gnome-14.04.1-desktop-i386.iso.torrent | {{attachment:getug_32bt.png | Ubuntu GNOME 32 bit (torrent file)}}]]
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=== PC 64 bit ===
'''64 bit version''' for Intel or AMD computers. Most PCs older than about 2007 are not 64-bit compatible, so you may need a 32-bit ISO instead of a 64-bit ISO. Usually, if you have 4GB RAM and more, you will need to use this version.
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== Mirror Sites ==  . [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/14.04/release/ubuntu-gnome-14.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso | {{attachment:getug_64dd.png | Ubuntu GNOME 64 bit (direct download)}}]]
 . [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/14.04/release/ubuntu-gnome-14.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso.torrent | {{attachment:getug_64bt.png | Ubuntu GNOME 64 bit (torrent file)}}]]
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=== Ubuntu GNOME 14.10 Hashes ===
To compare your MD5SUM to the hashes of Ubuntu GNOME, please see [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/releases/14.04/release/MD5SUMS | this link]].
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##== Mirror Sites ==
##Thanks to [[phillw]], we have a [[http://phillw.net/isos/ubuntu-gnome/saucy/release/ | mirror where you can download Ubuntu GNOME from]].
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== Previous Releases ==
 Previous releases are [[Lubuntu/PreviousReleases|here.]]
= LTS Point Releases =
== Introduction ==

'''Q:''' What are point releases for LTS versions of Ubuntu family?

'''A:''' Please, [[http://askubuntu.com/questions/106159/what-are-point-releases-in-lts-versions | see the answer]].

== 14.04.1 ==
Ubuntu GNOME 14.04.1 LTS [[http://ubuntugnome.org/ubuntu-gnome-14-04-1-lts/ | has been released]].


Important Note: Please DO NOT Download any version of Ubuntu GNOME without READING the Release Notes - here is why - specially the Known Issues - Thank you!


Read this Site in your language:

Downloading Ubuntu GNOME


Checklist

  1. Please, BACKUP your important data before anything else. Don't assume that Ubuntu GNOME will do it for you automatically.

  2. The default "Desktop" installer requires at least 1 GB of RAM.
  3. Check MD5SUM for the downloaded ISO - You will need to compare your MD5SUM with Ubuntu Hashes.

  4. Burn the DVD (ISO size is above 700MB) or create a bootable USB flash drive - using UNetbootin is highly recommended.

  5. Check USB or DVD Disc for Errors. When you boot the default installer, you will see the option to "Check Disc For Errors".
  6. Please do read The Release Notes before downloading Ubuntu GNOME.

  7. If you have a PC with the Windows 8 logo or UEFI firmware, choose the 64-bit download Read More.

Torrent

Please use the torrent link to download, it will be a faster download and will save on costs for bandwidth for the Canonical servers which means more money in the budget for all of the Ubuntu flavours. Please, seed as much as possible to help others as well.

Try without Installation

If you are not sure about installing Ubuntu GNOME, you can try it out without affecting your current installed system.

try.png


Hint: With the default DVD, you can boot your computer with Ubuntu GNOME to back-up your data!

Upgrading Ubuntu GNOME


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. Which can also be accessed via Terminal:

sudo update-manager -d

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-staging PPA, you should run

sudo ppa-purge ppa:gnome3-team/gnome3-staging

before upgrading.

  • If you are having problems with upgrading - No new release found - please see this.

  • More information about Upgrading can be found here.

Ubuntu GNOME 14.10

Support

  • Short Term Support.
  • 9 Months.
  • More Information - please see Ubuntu Releases.

Release Notes

Please do read the release notes before anything.

Standard PC

PC 32 bit

32-bit version, suitable for almost all PCs. Choose this if unsure.

  • Ubuntu GNOME 32 bit (direct download)

  • Ubuntu GNOME 32 bit (torrent file)

PC 64 bit

64 bit version for Intel or AMD computers. Most PCs older than about 2007 are not 64-bit compatible, so you may need a 32-bit ISO instead of a 64-bit ISO. Usually, if you have 4GB RAM and more, you will need to use this version.

  • Ubuntu GNOME 64 bit (direct download)

  • Ubuntu GNOME 64 bit (torrent file)

Ubuntu GNOME 14.10 Hashes

To compare your MD5SUM to the hashes of Ubuntu GNOME, please see this link.

Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 LTS

Support

Release Notes

Please do read the release notes before anything.

Standard PC

PC 32 bit

32-bit version, suitable for almost all PCs. Choose this if unsure.

  • Ubuntu GNOME 32 bit (direct download)

  • Ubuntu GNOME 32 bit (torrent file)

PC 64 bit

64 bit version for Intel or AMD computers. Most PCs older than about 2007 are not 64-bit compatible, so you may need a 32-bit ISO instead of a 64-bit ISO. Usually, if you have 4GB RAM and more, you will need to use this version.

  • Ubuntu GNOME 64 bit (direct download)

  • Ubuntu GNOME 64 bit (torrent file)

Ubuntu GNOME 14.10 Hashes

To compare your MD5SUM to the hashes of Ubuntu GNOME, please see this link.

LTS Point Releases

Introduction

Q: What are point releases for LTS versions of Ubuntu family?

A: Please, see the answer.

14.04.1

Ubuntu GNOME 14.04.1 LTS has been released.

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