Issue115
WORK IN PROGRESS
Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #115 for the week October 26th - September 1st, 2008. In this issue we cover ...
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In This Issue
General Community News
Ubuntu 8.10 released
The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop and Server, continuing Ubuntu's tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. Ubuntu 8.10 will be supported for 18 months on both desktops and servers. Users requiring a longer support lifetime may choose to continue using Ubuntu 8.04 LTS rather than upgrading to or installing 8.10. Ubuntu 8.10 is also the basis for new 8.10 releases of Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and UbuntuStudio:
Kubuntu: http://kubuntu.org/news/8.10-release
UbuntuStudio: http://ubuntustudio.org/8-10_release_note
We recommend that all users read the release notes, which document caveats and workarounds for known issues. They are available at:
8.10 release notes: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/releasenotes/810
You can find more information on where to download Ubuntu Desktop or Server editions here: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-announce/2008-October/000116.html
Ubuntu 8.10 server: significant new features
Ubuntu 8.10 Server Edition will be maintained for 18 months and adds significant enhancements in virtualization, Java development and system management. This continues the project’s commitment to serve the needs of those users for whom innovation and performance are vital. The server edition embraces cloud computing, virtualization, mail server enhancements, Java development and deployment as well as a range of services to help system administrators and developers. The six-monthly release cycle allows getting these features in front of users faster. This in turn helps to make Ubuntu the best option for innovative organizations. http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-8.10-server
Download Ubuntu Server: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
UDS Jaunty
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UDSJaunty?action=show&redirect=UDS
Ubuntu Open Week
http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1702 (include link to wiki: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuOpenWeek)
New Contributing Developer
Please join me in welcoming Andrew Starr-Bochicchio (asomething) as a Contributing Developer. Andrew has been actively contributing to Ubuntu for a little over a year now, first as a bug triager. Then during the Hardy cycle jumping in with a number of bugfix uploads, and continuing throughout intrepid. Andrew furher continues to be active in bug triage, and other QA activities.
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-news-team/2008-October/000262.html
Another Dustin Kirkland Interview
http://fridge.ubuntu.com/node/1701
Behind MOTU
http://behindmotu.wordpress.com/
Ubuntu Stats
Bug Stats
- Open (#) +/- # over last week
- Critical (#) +/- # over last week
- Unconfirmed (#) +/- # over last week
- Unassigned (#) +/- # over last week
- All bugs ever reported (#) +/- # over last week
As always, the Bug Squad needs more help. If you want to get started, please see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad
Infamous Bugs
Translation Stats Hardy
- Language (#) +/- # over last week
- Language (#) +/- # over last week
- Language (#) +/- # over last week
- Language (#) +/- # over last week
- Language (#) +/- # over last week
Remaining strings to translate in Ubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron," see more at: https://translations.launchpad.net/ubuntu/hardy/
LoCo News
New in Hardy Heron
Launchpad News
Ubuntu Forums News
Over 6 Million Forum posts and counting
The forums continue to grow and be a vital part of the Ubuntu Community. Most of us have, at one time or another, have hunted for answers, or provided some technical support to the community through the forums. In fact, it's likely that most active community members got their start with Ubuntu by working the forums. Recently, stats show that over 6 million posts have been made to the forums, and they are closing in on 1 million threads. Like all the projects in the Ubuntu community, the forums are driven by people who care, and are committed to volunteering their time, and effort to make it the best. Thanks to everyone involved, and congratulations on braking the 6 million post mark!
In The Press
8 Million Users and still growing - Sean Michael Kerner writes on internetnews.com about the upcoming Intrepid Ibex release and the continuous growth of Canonical and the Ubuntu user base. http://www.internetnews.com/software/article.php/3780651
http://www.linuxtoday.com/it_management/2008103103235OPBZCY
http://www.crn.com/software/211800390
http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/ubuntu-810-charges-mountain
http://www.e-linux.it/news_detail.php?id=6809
In The Blogosphere
http://lifehacker.com/5072351/a-users-look-at-ubuntu-810-intrepid-ibex
http://taschenorakel.de/mathias/2008/10/31/intrepid-ibex-berliner-fenster/
http://community.zdnet.co.uk/blog/0,1000000567,10009643o-2000498448b,00.htm
In Other News
Meeting Summaries
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Community Spotlight
Updates and Security for 6.06, 7.04, 7.10, and 8.04
Security Updates
Ubuntu 6.06 Updates
Ubuntu 7.10 Updates
Ubuntu 8.04 Updates
Ubuntu 8.10 Updates
UWN #: A sneak peek
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Conclusion
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