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><>|| {{attachment:newspaper-icon41.jpg}} Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 611 for the week of December 22 - 28, 2019. == In this Issue == * Ubuntu Stats * Hot in Support * Lo``Co Events * Core Channel Operator Appointments, December 2019 * Canonical News * In the Blogosphere * Featured Audio and Video * Meeting Reports * Upcoming Meetings and Events * And much more! == Ubuntu Stats == === Bug Stats === * Open: 135900 (+53) * Critical: 366 (+1) * Unconfirmed: 67111 (+55) As always, the Bug Squad needs more help. If you want to get started, please see: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad === Translations === * Ukrainian: 87.65% (36551/649) * German: 86.70% (39342/118) * Spanish: 83.50% (48827/3247) * French: 80.67% (57192/6277) * Swedish: 73.97% (77031/657) == Hot in Support == === Ask Ubuntu Top 5 Questions === * /bin/rm: invalid option — '^M' when running command as cronjob - https://askubuntu.com/questions/1198003/bin-rm-invalid-option-m-when-running-command-as-cronjob * Delete All .log files execept for one - https://askubuntu.com/questions/1198645/delete-all-log-files-execept-for-one * What is the purpose of the special parameter “_” (single underscore) in environment? - https://askubuntu.com/questions/1198935/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-special-parameter-single-underscore-in-environm * Font has been changed - https://askubuntu.com/questions/1198406/font-has-been-changed * How do I clone an Ubuntu system to a new machine? [duplicate] - https://askubuntu.com/questions/1198756/how-do-i-clone-an-ubuntu-system-to-a-new-machine Ask (and answer!) questions at: https://askubuntu.com/ === Ubuntu Forums Top 5 Threads === * Can I Backup Entire Configuration To USB Stick? Does Size Matter? - https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2433756 * Dual Boot install OS not found - https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2433856 * Ubuntu won't boot after power surge - https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2433827 * I have 2 x 2TB hdd's how to find which one I am booting from. Please - https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2433815 * Simplecom NW602 problems - https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2433640 Find more support at: https://ubuntuforums.org/ == LoCo Events == The following Lo``Co team events are currently scheduled in the next two weeks: * Tempe Ubuntu Hour, Arizona Lo``Co Team: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/3950-tempe-ubuntu-hour/ * AZLOCO/PLUG Install-fest/Linux Workshop, Arizona Lo``Co Team: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/3974-azlocoplug-install-festlinux-workshop/ * Sierra Vista Ubuntu Hour, Arizona Lo``Co Team: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/3956-sierra-vista-ubuntu-hour/ * Phoenix Ubuntu Hour, Arizona Lo``Co Team: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/3968-phoenix-ubuntu-hour/ Looking beyond the next two weeks? Visit the Lo``Co Team Portal to browse upcoming events around the world: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ == Other Community News == === Core Channel Operator Appointments, December 2019 === rww & dax, on behalf of the Ubuntu IRC council, update us on new IRC channel operators. We are told Eichmeyer has been appointed to #ubuntustudio, teward to #ubuntu-server, with additional access rights for hggdh, krytarik and dax. https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-irc/2019-December/001909.html == Canonical News == * MAAS 2.7, better networking features for server provisioning - https://ubuntu.com/blog/maas-2-7-better-networking-features-for-server-provisioning * This is why smart displays run Ubuntu Core - https://ubuntu.com/blog/smart-displays-run-ubuntu-core == In the Blogosphere == === NVIDIA Releases 340.108 Linux Driver Providing Updated Legacy Support For GeForce 8 / 9 === Michael Larabel tells us that users of Ge``Force 8 or 9 series graphics cards have an updated 340.108 driver. Whilst mentioning the benefits of newer devices, we are told of better compatibility with Kernels up to 5.4. However, no new features are provided as the driver is in maintenance mode. https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NVIDIA-340.107-Linux-Released == Featured Audio and Video == === Ubuntu Portugal Podcast: S01E70 - WikiCon Portugal === "Estamos em contagem decrescente para a entrada em 2020, e logo de seguida acontece a Wiki``Con Portugal 2020. Para ficarem a saber tudo sobre a conferência organizada pela Wikimedia Portugal estivemos à conversa com o Gonçalo Themudo (aka GoEThe), presidente da Wikimedia Portugal. Já sabem: oiçam, comentem e partilhem!" https://podcastubuntuportugal.org/70-2/ == Meeting Reports == * Desktop Team Updates - Monday 23rd December 2019 - https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/desktop-team-updates-monday-23rd-december-2019-christmas-tree-santa/13762 == Upcoming Meetings and Events == * Developer Membership Board: Mon, December 30, 7pm – 8pm * Kernel Team: Tue, December 31, 5pm – 6pm * Desktop Team: Tue, December 31, 6:30pm – 7:30pm * Technical Board: Tue, December 31, 8pm – 9pm * Ubuntu Translations: Thu, January 2, 2020, 4pm – 5pm * Ubuntu Foundations: Thu, January 2, 2020, 4pm – 5pm * Community Council: Thu, January 2, 2020, 5pm – 7pm * Ubuntu Membership Board: Thu, January 2, 2020, 10pm – 11pm For more details and farther dates please visit: http://fridge.ubuntu.com/calendars/ == Updates and Security for 16.04, 18.04, 19.04 and 19.10 == === Security Updates === None reported this week. (last:005251) === Ubuntu 16.04 Updates === None reported this week. (last:026421) End of Life: April 2021 === Ubuntu 18.04 Updates === None reported this week. (last:024136) End of Life: April 2023 === Ubuntu 19.04 Updates === None reported this week. (last:013084) End of Life: January 2020 === Ubuntu 19.10 Updates === None reported this week.(last:011468) End of Life: July 2020 == Subscribe == Get your copy of the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter delivered each week to you via email at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-news Or follow us via our various social media presences: * https://www.facebook.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter * https://twitter.com/Ubuntu_News == Archive == You can always find older Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter issues at: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter/Archive == Further News == As always you can find more Ubuntu news and announcements at: * https://blog.ubuntu.com/ * http://fridge.ubuntu.com/ * https://www.reddit.com/r/Ubuntu/ == Conclusion == Thank you for reading the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter. 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