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Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 562 for the week of January 13  - 19, 2019.		 Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 562 for the week of January 13 - 19, 2019.
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=== Sam Hewitt: Addressing Icons Themes (Again) ===

Sam Hewitt writes about themes again and respect for the identity of applications. Discussing the decisions made by the Yaru community theme and what Sam believes is a more appropriate approach.

https://samuelhewitt.com/blog/2019-01-18-addressing-icon-themes
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Marius Nestor reports on the KDE Frameworks 5.54.0 suite for current and upcoming releases of the KDE Plasma desktop environment with this release having 70+ addon libraries for the open-source and cross-platform Qt application framework, this release is just in time for the upcoming KDE Plasma 5.15 desktop which is due for release on February 12 2019. Marius also provided the brief details on "what's new in KDE Frameworks 5.54". KDE Frameworks 5.54.0 in the a monthly update adds numerous improvements as well as various new features. Also, this release is just in time for the upcoming KDE Plasma 5.15 desktop, which is due for release on February 12, 2019. Marius also provides brief details on "what's the new in KDE Frameworks 5.54". While the source is available, regular users are cautioned to await the transmission of the package to their stable repositories.
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Michael Larabel reports that a Linux driver was released today to officially support the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. This NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is actually works with former 415 driver series releases, but would just be identified as a NVIDIA "Device" as opposed to the GeForce RTX 2060. The product string is now in this driver plus any other small tweaks to officially support this lowest-cost RTX Turing graphics card to date. Michael Larabel said that over the past week I've posted GeForce RTX 2060 Linux benchmarks and complementary 1080p/1440p gaming results. At the top of the hour will also be some more RTX 2060 Linux performance results.

// guiverc started writing this alternative summary, but saw no Ubuntu mention so didn't (ie. does this belong?)		 Michael Larabel reports on the 415.27 Linux driver release, officially supporting the NVIDIA Ge``Force RTX 2060. This card is now identified by product string and with other small tweaks Michael advises the card runs well under the proprietary driver.
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Marius Nestor reports that UK-based computer manufacturer Entroware has launched today Hades, their latest and most powerful workstation with Ubuntu Linux Operating System Installed. Marius Nestor also provided the Technical Hardware specifications of Entroware Hades options.

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Marius Nestor reports that Canonical announced today the availability of a security patch for the GNOME Bluetooth tools inside its Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) operating system to address a vulnerability that could allow unintended access to devices.

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Joey Sneddon reports that the upcoming release of Ubuntu 19.04 comes up with an ingenious way around restyling third-party and branded icons. And as a result, Joey Sneddon say’s that in Ubuntu 19.04 the app grid looks a whole deal more cohesive.

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Joey Sneddon reports that the upcoming release of Ubuntu 19.04 comes with restyled third-party and branded icons achieved through "ingenious" crafting by the Yaru design team. Joey finds the result of this effort creates a more cohesive result, providing details as to how the Yaru team achieved their result. Multiple pictures are provided.		 Joey Sneddon reports that the upcoming release of Ubuntu 19.04 comes with restyled third-party and branded icons achieved through "ingenious" crafting by the Yaru design team. Joey finds the result of this effort creates a more cohesive result and provides details as to how the Yaru team achieved their result. Multiple pictures are provided.
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Michael Larabel reports that its two weeks now since the initial Phoronix Test Suite 8.6 development release, the second milestone release is now available for your open-source, cross-platform benchmarking evaluation. There are few new abilities that the new Phoronix Test Suite 8.6 Milestone 1 brought to it and Phoronix Test Suite 8.6 Milestone 2 has some add-on commands. Some other exciting work should be landing for Phoronix Test Suite 8.6 in the days ahead; stay tuned for some juicy additions to PTS and OpenBenchmarking.org Michael Larabel reports that the "atomic replace" / "cumulative patches" series was merged to livepatching making it staged material for the upcoming Linux 5.1 cycle. The "atomic replace" support to the kernel's common livepatch infrastructure allows for replacing/reverting an existing kernel live patch and for handling of multiple patches in a series as "cumulative patches." This code also improves the behavior around the patching order/stacking and allows recovering from the overhead of functions no longer being patched. This describes the inner-workings of "atomic replace" in much more detail.


Contents

  1. In this Issue
  2. Ubuntu Stats
    1. Bug Stats
    2. Translations
  3. Hot in Support
    1. Ask Ubuntu Top 5 Questions
    2. Ubuntu Forums Top 5 Threads
  4. LoCo Events
  5. The Planet
    1. Introducing the Lubuntu Council
  6. Canonical News
  7. In the Blogosphere
    1. KDE Frameworks 5.54 Released for KDE Plasma 5.15, Adds Android Notifications
    2. NVIDIA 415.27 Linux Driver Released With GeForce RTX 2060 Support
    3. Entroware Launches Hades, Its First AMD-Powered Workstation with Ubuntu Linux
    4. Canonical Patches GNOME Bluetooth Vulnerability on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Update Now
    5. Ubuntu's Icon Theme Now Extends to Branded & Third-Party Apps
    6. Livepatching With Linux 5.1 To Support Atomic Replace & Cumulative Patches
  8. Featured Audio and Video
    1. Ubuntu Portugal Podcast: S01E20 - Espreitando debaixo do capô
  9. Upcoming Meetings and Events
  10. Updates and Security for 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, and 18.10
    1. Security Updates
    2. Ubuntu 14.04 Updates
    3. Ubuntu 16.04 Updates
    4. Ubuntu 18.04 Updates
    5. Ubuntu 18.10 Updates
  11. Subscribe
  12. Archive
  13. Further News
  14. Conclusion
  15. Credits
  16. Glossary of Terms
  17. Get Involved
  18. Feedback

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Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 562 for the week of January 13 - 19, 2019.

In this Issue

  • Ubuntu Stats
  • Hot in Support

  • LoCo Events

  • Introducing the Lubuntu Council
  • Canonical News
  • In the Blogosphere
  • Featured Audio and Video
  • Upcoming Meetings and Events
  • Updates and Security for 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, and 18.10
  • And much more!

Ubuntu Stats

Bug Stats

  • Open: 135184 (-335)
  • Critical: 393 (-2)
  • Unconfirmed: 66083 (-28)

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

Translations

  • Ukrainian: 87.42% (34369/852)
  • German: 85.24% (40320/77)
  • Spanish: 84.86% (41357/2695)
  • Bosnian: 79.93% (54827/154)
  • French: 79.41% (56241/6178)

Hot in Support

Ask Ubuntu Top 5 Questions

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

Ubuntu Forums Top 5 Threads

Find more support at: https://ubuntuforums.org/

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

Introducing the Lubuntu Council

Simon Quigley announces the formation of the Lubuntu Council to further aid the production of the Lubuntu operating system. Currently is the work to adopt the Lubuntu Constitution. Feedback is requested from the community with the window closing Monday, January 28th, 2019 at 20:00 UTC. After due considerations the constitution will be effective on Friday, February 1st, 2019 at midnight UTC. Simon provides links to the document and means for the community to participate.

https://lubuntu.me/introducing-the-lubuntu-council/

Canonical News

In the Blogosphere

KDE Frameworks 5.54 Released for KDE Plasma 5.15, Adds Android Notifications

KDE Frameworks 5.54.0 in the a monthly update adds numerous improvements as well as various new features. Also, this release is just in time for the upcoming KDE Plasma 5.15 desktop, which is due for release on February 12, 2019. Marius also provides brief details on "what's the new in KDE Frameworks 5.54". While the source is available, regular users are cautioned to await the transmission of the package to their stable repositories.

https://news.softpedia.com/news/kde-frameworks-5-54-released-for-kde-plasma-5-15-adds-android-notifications-524525.shtml

NVIDIA 415.27 Linux Driver Released With GeForce RTX 2060 Support

Michael Larabel reports on the 415.27 Linux driver release, officially supporting the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. This card is now identified by product string and with other small tweaks Michael advises the card runs well under the proprietary driver.

https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NVIDIA-415.27-Linux-Driver

Entroware Launches Hades, Its First AMD-Powered Workstation with Ubuntu Linux

Marius Nestor reports that UK-based Entroware has released their latest and most powerful Ubuntu Linux installed workstation. Technical specifications, plus options for your builds of the Hades machine are provided with link to official website.

https://news.softpedia.com/news/entroware-launches-hades-workstation-powered-by-ubuntu-18-04-lts-and-amd-ryzen-2-524526.shtml

Canonical Patches GNOME Bluetooth Vulnerability on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Update Now

Marius Nestor writes that Canonical have release a security patch for the GNOME Bluetooth tools used in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) which address a vulnerability that could allow unintended access to your devices. We are advised to upgrade.

https://news.softpedia.com/news/canonical-patches-gnome-bluetooth-vulnerability-on-ubuntu-18-04-lts-update-now-524542.shtml

Ubuntu's Icon Theme Now Extends to Branded & Third-Party Apps

Joey Sneddon reports that the upcoming release of Ubuntu 19.04 comes with restyled third-party and branded icons achieved through "ingenious" crafting by the Yaru design team. Joey finds the result of this effort creates a more cohesive result and provides details as to how the Yaru team achieved their result. Multiple pictures are provided.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/01/suru-icon-theme-in-ubuntu-19-04

Livepatching With Linux 5.1 To Support Atomic Replace & Cumulative Patches

Michael Larabel reports that the "atomic replace" / "cumulative patches" series was merged to livepatching making it staged material for the upcoming Linux 5.1 cycle. The "atomic replace" support to the kernel's common livepatch infrastructure allows for replacing/reverting an existing kernel live patch and for handling of multiple patches in a series as "cumulative patches." This code also improves the behavior around the patching order/stacking and allows recovering from the overhead of functions no longer being patched. This describes the inner-workings of "atomic replace" in much more detail.

https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Linux-5.1-Livepatch-Atomic

Ubuntu Portugal Podcast: S01E20 - Espreitando debaixo do capô

“Neste episódio, para além da famosa conversa da treta, falamos sobre a criação da comunidade Ubuntu no gettogether, novidades sobre o Ubuntu Touch com o seu mais recente OTA 7, e snaps interessantes que estão disponíveis como snaps.”

https://podcastubuntuportugal.org/2019/01/19/s01e20-espreitando-debaixo-do-capo/

Upcoming Meetings and Events

  • Desktop Team: Tue, January 22, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Kernel Team: Tue, January 22, 5pm – 6pm
  • Security Team: Wed, January 23, 8:30pm – 9:30pm
  • Ubuntu Foundations: Thu, January 24, 4pm – 5pm

For more details and farther dates please visit: http://fridge.ubuntu.com/calendars/

Updates and Security for 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, and 18.10

Security Updates

Ubuntu 14.04 Updates

End of Life: April 2019

Ubuntu 16.04 Updates

End of Life: April 2021

Ubuntu 18.04 Updates

End of Life: April 2023

Ubuntu 18.10 Updates

End of Life: July 2019

Subscribe

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Archive

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Further News

As always you can find more Ubuntu news and announcements at:

Conclusion

Thank you for reading the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter.

See you next week!

Credits

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Glossary of Terms

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