Issue629
WORK IN PROGRESS
Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 629 for the week of April 26 - May 2, 2020.
In this Issue
General Community News
Groovy Gorilla is now open for development
Łukasz 'sil2100' Zemczak announces "that groovy is now *open for development*". In the initial period an influx is expected and Łukasz requests help for fixing any breakage. He also advises of the activation of Discourse, that also serves to improve communications.
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel-announce/2020-April/001278.html
Amplifying information:
Ubuntu 20.10 "Groovy Gorilla" Open For Development - https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Ubuntu-20.10-Development
Ubuntu 20.10 (Groovy Gorilla) Daily Builds Are Now Available for Download - https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-20-10-groovy-gorilla-daily-builds-are-now-available-for-download
Ubuntu Stats
Bug Stats
- Open: # (+/-#)
- Critical: # (+/-#)
- Unconfirmed: # (+/-#)
As always, the Bug Squad needs more help. If you want to get started, please see: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad
Translations
Hot in Support
Ask Ubuntu Top 5 Questions
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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
Updatable Ubuntu Server Live Installer
Joshua Powers writes that the Ubuntu Server Live installer gives a streamlined installation experience. with the 'live' installer able to refresh itself during the 'live' session. Joshua has a look at this feature in this article with a couple of screens shown.
https://powersj.io/post/ubuntu-focal-live-installer-update/
Ubuntu Advantage Offerings in 20.04 LTS
Joshua Powers tells us that Ubuntu is the most popular distro and provides some of the reasons. Many are not subscribing to Ubuntu Advantage (UA), that for many is available for free, to take advantage of its offerings. A new user experience is provided with Ubuntu 20.04 that allows all UA features with a single token. Joshua outlines how easy it is to sign up to UA and then attach a machine to utilize UA.
https://powersj.io/post/ubuntu-focal-ua/
Other Community News
What You Need to Know About Snaps on Ubuntu 20.04
Dave McKay gives an analysis of the Software Center change to install snap-based applications by default. He explains what a snap package is and the integration with the file system. As well, Dave provides some pros and cons of snaps, a short primer on the usage, and a comparison to the traditional apt install. Notable is that versions coexist with a snap.
https://www.howtogeek.com/670084/what-you-need-to-know-about-snaps-on-ubuntu-20.04/
Canonical News
WSLConf: Sessions Part 2 – DevOps on WSL and more - https://ubuntu.com/blog/wslconf-sessions-part-2-devops
In the Blogosphere
Fix for GNOME 3.36 Stuttering Bug in the Works
Bogdan Popa reports of the random stuttering issue that affects some Intel systems. He reports that the bug is acknowledged and a fix is "on its way".
https://news.softpedia.com/news/fix-for-gnome-3-36-stuttering-bug-in-the-works-529842.shtml
Xubuntu has made a video to show off its latest release
Joey Sneddon writes to heighten the awareness of xubuntu. Joey shares a video prepared by the Xubuntu team and narrated by Joe Ressington that gives a concise overview of the changes in 20.04 release.
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/05/xubuntu-20-04-video
Featured Audio and Video
Ubuntu Security Podcast: Episode 7X
https://ubuntusecuritypodcast.org/
Ubuntu Podcast from the UK LoCo: S13E06 – The bride before the wedding
“This week we’ve been playing DOOM 64 and discuss what’s new in Ubuntu Desktop 20.04 LTS. We bring you some command line lurve and go over all your wonderful feedback.”
https://ubuntupodcast.org/2020/05/02/s13e06-the-bride-before-the-wedding/
Ubuntu Portugal Podcast: S01E88 - Muito bom
"Continuamos a olhar para o Focal Fossa, mas também para o Release Party da Comunidade Ubuntu Portugal em que jogámos SuperTuxKart, discutimos de formas de utilizar o Byobu, da Kodi box do Diogo e do setup de gestão das impressoras 3D do Tiago, vms com o LXD, é obvio que as novidades do UBports também não podiam ficar de fora numa semana de Ubuntu Touch Q&A."
https://podcastubuntuportugal.org/e88/
Ubuntu Y Otras Hierbas: S04E08 - Ubuntu 20.04 y móviles abiertos
"Os contamos nuestra impresión con Ubuntu 20.04, en nuestra opinión, la mejor versión de Ubuntu hasta la fecha. Además analizamos qué alternativas hay para usar móviles abiertos."
https://costales.github.io/posts/podcast-ubuntu-y-otras-hierbas-s04e08/
Meeting Reports
The State of Robotics – April 2020 - https://ubuntu.com/blog/the-state-of-robotics-april-2020
Release bugs for week commencing - Monday 27th April 2020 - https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/release-bugs-for-week-commencing-monday-27th-april-2020/15718
Desktop Team Updates - Monday 27th April 2020 - https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/desktop-team-updates-monday-27th-april-2020/15681
Design and Web team summary – 26th April 2020 - https://ubuntu.com/blog/2020/04/26/design-and-web-team-summary-26th-april-2020/
Upcoming Meetings and Events
For more details and farther dates please visit: http://fridge.ubuntu.com/calendars/
Updates and Security for 16.04, 18.04, 19.10, and 20.04
Security Updates
Ubuntu 16.04 Updates
End of Standard Support: April 2021
Ubuntu 18.04 Updates
End of Standard Support: April 2023
Ubuntu 19.10 Updates
End of Life: July 2020
Ubuntu 20.04 Updates
End of Standard Support: April 2025
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