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Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 518 for the week of August 22 - 28, 2017.

In This Issue

General Community News

Welcome New Members and Developers

Ubuntu Stats

Bug Stats

• Open (#) +/- # over last week
• Critical (#) +/- # over last week
• Unconfirmed (#) +/- # over last week

As always, the Bug Squad needs more help. If you want to get started, please see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad

Ask Ubuntu Top 5 Questions this week

Ask (and answer!) questions at http://askubuntu.com

LoCo News

LoCo Events

The following LoCo team events are currently scheduled in the next two weeks:

Looking beyond the next two weeks? Visit the LoCo Team Portal to browse upcoming events around the world:

http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/

The Planet

WEEK ONE:

• Robie Basak: More on the imported repositories - http://www.justgohome.co.uk/blog/2017/08/more-on-the-imported-repositories.html

• Dustin Kirkland: Bare Metal Kubernetes: More Containers, Less Overhead - http://blog.dustinkirkland.com/2017/08/bare-metal-kubernetes.html

• Andres Rodriguez: MAAS 2.3.0 alpha 2 Released! - http://www.roaksoax.com/2017/08/maas-2-3-0-alpha-2-released

• Help needed testing newest bugfix release of Plasma on Kubuntu 17.04 - http://www.kubuntu.org/news/help-needed-testing-newest-bugfix-release-of-plasma-on-kubuntu-17-04/

• Didier Roche: Ubuntu GNOME Shell in Artful: Day 7 - https://didrocks.fr/2017/08/23/ubuntu-gnome-shell-in-artful-day-7/

• Sergio Schvezov: UbuConLA 2017 Summit Summary - http://blog.sergiusens.org/posts/ubuconla-2017-summit-summary/

• Chris Glass: Fixing a lost right-click after switching to 17.10's Gnome 3 and Wayland - https://tribaal.io/fixing-right-click-with-gnome3-in-1710.html

• Didier Roche: Ubuntu GNOME Shell in Artful: Day 8 - https://didrocks.fr/2017/08/25/ubuntu-gnome-shell-in-artful-day-8/

• Nathan Handler: freenode #live - http://nhandler.com/blog/2017/08/26/freenode-live.html

WEEK TWO:

• Kubuntu Artful Aardvark (17.10) Beta 1 testing - http://www.kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-artful-aardvark-17-10-beta-1-testing/

• Jeremy Bicha: GNOME Tweaks 3.25.91 - https://jeremy.bicha.net/2017/08/29/gnome-tweaks-3-25-91/

• Colin Watson: env --chdir - https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~cjwatson/blog/env-chdir.html

• Valorie Zimmerman: Kubuntu Artful beta 1 milestone released today - http://linuxgrandma.blogspot.com/2017/08/kubuntu-artful-beta-1-milestone.html

• Lubuntu Blog: Lubuntu Artful Aardvark Beta 1 has been released! - http://lubuntu.me/lubuntu-artful-aardvark-beta-1-has-been-released/

• Ubumtu MATE 17.10 Beta 1 - https://ubuntu-mate.org/blog/ubuntu-mate-artful-beta1/

• Testing: Welcome to 17.10 Beta 1 through to Release Testing - https://ubuntubudgie.org/testing

• James Page: OpenStack Pike for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS - https://javacruft.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/openstack-pike-for-ubuntu-16-04-lts/

Other Community News

Ubuntu Cloud News

Canonical News

WEEK ONE:

• Cookie notification component - https://design.canonical.com/2017/08/cookie-notification-component/

• Week 33 of 2017 in snapcraft - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/22/week-33-of-2017-in-snapcraft/

• Canonical expands enterprise Kubernetes - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/23/canonical-expands-enterprise-kubernetes/

• This week in Snapcraft - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/22/this-week-in-snapcraft/

• MAAS 2.3.0 Alpha 2 Released! - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/22/maas-2-3-0-alpha-2-released/

• LXD 2.17 has been released - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/23/lxd-2-17-has-been-released/

• Canonical Distribution of Kubernetes: Development Summary - August 24 - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/24/canonical-distribution-of-kubernetes-development-summary-august-24/

• From docs to Schema - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/24/from-docs-to-schema/

• conjure-up dev summary - 26 august 2017 - http://blog.astokes.org/conjure-up-dev-summary-lxd-and-helm/

WEEK TWO:

• LXD Weekly Status 12 - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/28/lxd-weekly-status-12/

• Testing Unsupported Release Upgrades - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/29/testing-unsupported-release-upgrades/

• Running an Ubuntu mirror with Juju! - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/31/running-an-ubuntu-mirror-with-juju/

• cloud-init Summit in Seattle, Washington - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/31/cloud-init-summit-in-seattle-washington/

• Week 34 of 2017 in snapcraft - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/29/week-34-of-2017-in-snapcraft/

• Ceph storage driver in LXD - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/30/ceph-storage-driver-in-lxd/

• OpenStack Weekly Update - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/31/openstack-weekly-update-august-31-2017/

• Why containers and automation are essential in a world being eaten by software - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/31/why-containers-and-automation-are-essential-in-a-world-being-eaten-by-software/

• OpenStack and all new updates in the Cloud Archive - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/09/01/openstack-pike-and-all-new-updates-to-the-cloud-archive/

• Ubuntu Rally in NYC - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/09/01/ubuntu-rally-in-nyc/

In The Press

WEEK ONE :

• Canonical partners up to make it easier for companies to deploy Kubernetes - http://www.zdnet.com/article/canonical-announces-further-enterprise-kubernetes-support-options/

• This Linux tool could improve the security of IoT devices - https://www.networkworld.com/article/3219725/internet-of-things/this-linux-tool-could-improve-the-security-of-iot-devices.html

In The Blogosphere

WEEK ONE:

• Meet the Laptops & Desktop PCs Powered by Ubuntu Budgie - http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/08/ubuntu-budgie-hardware-available-now

• Ubuntu Sees Sense, Will Support Indicator Applets in Ubuntu 17.10 - http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/08/ubuntu-sees-sense-will-support-indicator-applets-ubuntu-17-10

• New Features: Ubuntu 17.10 Will Ship with Indicator Apples and New Ubuntu Dock - https://fossbytes.com/ubuntu-17-10-features-indicator-applets-ubuntu-dock/

• Ubuntu 17.10 Continues Refining Its GNOME Shell Theme - http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Ubuntu-17.10-GNOME-Refinements

WEEK TWO:

• Ubuntu 17.10 Will Ship with GNOME Shell 3.26 - http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/08/ubuntu-17-10-gnome-3-26

• Ubuntu MATE 17.10 Beta 1 Released - http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/08/ubuntu-17-10-beta-1-download

• Ubuntu is adding a dock. Here's why that's important - http://www.techrepublic.com/article/ubuntu-is-adding-a-dock-heres-why-thats-important/

• Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark Beta 1 Released - Download 7 Different Flavors Here - https://fossbytes.com/ubuntu-17-10-beta-1-released-download-iso-torrent/

• Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark Beta 1 is here - https://betanews.com/2017/09/01/ubuntu-17-10-artful-aardvark-beta-download-linux/

In Other News

• Full Circle Magazine Issue 124 - http://fullcirclemagazine.org/issue-124

• Canonical Expands Enterprise Kubernetes - http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170823005663/en/Canonical-Expands-Enterprise-Kubernetes

• Canonical offers new support packages for Kuburnetes - https://siliconangle.com/blog/2017/08/23/canonical-offers-new-support-packages-kubernetes-deployments/

• Canonical partners up to make it easier for companies to deploy Kubernetes - http://www.zdnet.com/article/canonical-announces-further-enterprise-kubernetes-support-options/

• This Linux tool could improve the security of IoT devices - https://www.networkworld.com/article/3219725/internet-of-things/this-linux-tool-could-improve-the-security-of-iot-devices.html

Other Articles of Interest

Featured Audio and Video

WEEK ONE:

• Ubuntu Podcast from the UK LoCo: S10E25 - Materialistic Gorgeous Cabbage - http://ubuntupodcast.org/2017/08/24/s10e25-materialistic-gorgeous-cabbage/

WEEK TWO:

• Ubuntu Podcast from the UK LoCo: S10E26 - Endurable Wiry Bird - http://ubuntupodcast.org/2017/09/01/s10e26-endurable-wiry-bird/

Weekly Ubuntu Development Team Meetings

WEEK ONE:

• Desktop Team - August 25, 2017 - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/25/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-august-25-2017/

• Kernel Team - August 23, 2017 - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/23/kernel-team-summary-august-23-2017/

• Server Team - August 22, 2017 - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/22/ubuntu-server-development-summary-22-aug-2017/

• Security Team - August 24, 2017 - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/24/security-team-weekly-summary-august-24-2017/

WEEK TWO:

• Server Team - 29 August 2017 - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/29/ubuntu-server-development-summary-29-aug-2017/

• Foundations Team - 30 August 2017 - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/30/ubuntu-foundations-development-summary-august-30-2017/

• Kernel Team Summary - 30 August 2017 -

https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/30/kernel-team-summary-august-30-2017/

• Security Team - 31 August 2017 - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/30/security-team-weekly-summary-august-31-2017/

• OpenStack Team - 31 August 2017 - https://javacruft.wordpress.com/2017/08/31/ubuntu-openstack-dev-summary-31th-august-2017/

Upcoming Meetings and Events

For upcoming meetings and events please visit the calendars at fridge.ubuntu.com: http://fridge.ubuntu.com/calendars/

Updates and Security for 14.04, 16.04, and 17.04

Security Updates

- https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2017-August/004023.html

Ubuntu 14.04 Updates

WEEK ONE:

• nut 2.7.1-1ubuntu1.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-August/024695.html

• pjproject 2.1.0.0.ast20130823-1+deb8u1build0.14.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-August/024696.html

• pjproject 2.1.0.0.ast20130823-1+deb8u1build0.14.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-August/024697.html

• linux-aws 4.4.0-1001.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-August/024698.html

• linux-meta-aws 4.4.0.1001.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-August/024699.html

• samba 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.14.04.11 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-August/024700.html

• postfix 2.11.0-1ubuntu1.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-August/024701.html

• snapd 2.27.4~14.04 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-August/024702.html

End of Life - April 2019

Ubuntu 16.04 Updates

WEEK ONE:

• linux-azure 4.11.0-1007.7 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018280.html

• linux-meta-azure 4.11.0.1007.7 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018281.html

• nut 2.7.2-4ubuntu1.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018282.html

• pulseaudio 1:8.0-0ubuntu3.4 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018283.html

• cloud-init 0.7.9-233-ge586fe35-0ubuntu1~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018284.html

• libvirt 1.3.1-1ubuntu10.14 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018285.html

• backuppc 3.3.1-2ubuntu3.3 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018286.html

• binutils 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.5 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018287.html

• pjproject 2.1.0.0.ast20130823-1+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018288.html

• pjproject 2.1.0.0.ast20130823-1+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018289.html

• linux-kvm 4.4.0-1003.8 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018290.html

• python-pysaml2 3.0.0-3ubuntu1.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018291.html

• python-pysaml2 3.0.0-3ubuntu1.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018292.html

• samba 2:4.3.11+dfsg-0ubuntu0.16.04.10 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018293.html

• lsvpd 1.7.6-0ubuntu4 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018294.html

• nova 2:13.1.4-0ubuntu3 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018295.html

• linux-kvm 4.4.0-1004.9 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018296.html

• linux-meta-kvm 4.4.0.1004.4 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018297.html

• snapd 2.27.4 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-August/018298.html

End of Life - April 2021

Ubuntu 17.04 Updates

WEEK ONE:

• nut 2.7.4-5ubuntu2.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/zesty-changes/2017-August/011368.html

• cloud-init 0.7.9-233-ge586fe35-0ubuntu1~17.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/zesty-changes/2017-August/011369.html

• python-pysaml2 3.0.0-3ubuntu1.17.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/zesty-changes/2017-August/011370.html

• python-pysaml2 3.0.0-3ubuntu1.17.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/zesty-changes/2017-August/011371.html

• tor 0.2.9.11-1ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/zesty-changes/2017-August/011372.html

• samba 2:4.5.8+dfsg-0ubuntu0.17.04.6 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/zesty-changes/2017-August/011373.html

• gnome-software 3.22.7-0ubuntu3.17.04.7 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/zesty-changes/2017-August/011374.html

• powerpc-utils 1.3.2-1ubuntu2~17.04 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/zesty-changes/2017-August/011375.html

• snapd 2.27.4+17.04 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/zesty-changes/2017-August/011376.html

End of Life - January 2018

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