Issue633
WORK IN PROGRESS
Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 633 for the week of May 24 - 30, 2020.
In this Issue
Ubuntu Stats
Bug Stats
- Open: # (+/-#)
- Critical: # (+/-#)
- Unconfirmed: # (+/-#)
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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
ZFS focus on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: ZSys general presentation
Didier Roche writes about ZSys, which is now installed by default when selecting ZFS on root during installation. He details what is ZSys and its features. Didier focuses on - system state saving that also commits successful boot, user integration, garbage collection, and discovery on Multiple machines or installs. A lengthy discourse is given on the founding principles and interaction with the utility as well. Fuller disclosures will be in future blogs. https://didrocks.fr/2020/05/26/zfs-focus-on-ubuntu-20.04-lts-zsys-general-presentation/
ZFS focus on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: ZSys general principle on state management
Didier Roche touched on State Management in his previous article, and here provides details and how it relates to ZSys as used by Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Didier highlights why states is used as the term rather than snapshots, some differences in understanding, and benefits of the approach. Didier's explanation includes screenshots, and examples of options you may see in actual use, in this detailed tutorial-like explanation.
Canonical News
Kubernetes for Data Science: meet Kubeflow - https://ubuntu.com/blog/kubernetes-for-data-science-meet-kubeflow
Hybrid cloud and multi-cloud: what is the difference? - https://ubuntu.com/blog/hybrid-cloud-and-multi-cloud
In the Blogosphere
TUXEDO Computers’ Latest Linux Laptop Is a Power House for Gamers
Marius Nestor writes about Tuxedo Computer’s latest Tuxedo Book XA15 gaming laptop. The various options that are available on purchase - including operating system choices (which include Ubuntu 18.04 LTS with a number of desktop choices) are provided. Pictures and supporting links are also provided.
https://9to5linux.com/tuxedo-computers-latest-linux-laptop-is-a-power-house-for-gamers
Canonical Fixes Linux Kernel Regression in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 19.10 and 18.04 LTS
Marius Nestor advises on the fix for kernel regressions in which the Docker registry keeps restarting. Marius advises to update systems as soon as possible and the instrucional link is provided, along with the usual caveat.
Featured Audio and Video
Ubuntu Security Podcast: Episode 76
"In Episode 76, we welcome back Vineetha Kamath, Ubuntu Security Certifications Manager, to discuss the recent release of FIPS modules for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and we look at security updates for Bind, ClamAV, QEMU, the Linux kernel and more."
https://ubuntusecuritypodcast.org/episode-76/
Ubuntu Podcast from the UK LoCo: S13E8.5 – When a broken clock chimes
"We announce the Ubuntu Podcast crowd-funder on Patreon and why, after 13 years, we are seeking your support."
https://ubuntupodcast.org/2020/05/28/s13e08-5-when-a-broken-clock-chimes/
Ubuntu Podcast from the UK LoCo: S13E9 – Breaking mirrors
"This week we’ve been getting older and adding plugins to OBS Studio. We discuss Ubuntu being certified on the Raspberry Pi, Unity Remix, if Microsoft should buy Canonical and WSL getting GUI app support. We also round up our pick from the general tech news."
https://ubuntupodcast.org/2020/05/29/s13e09-breaking-mirrors/
Ubuntu Portugal Podcast: S01E92 - taciturnidade
"No episódio 92 vamos saber o que andou o Tiago a fazer, novidades do mundo do UBports, incluindo Volla Phone, e PineTab, também passamos pela MS Build Conference cheia de noviades relacionadas com WSL2."
https://podcastubuntuportugal.org/e92/
Meeting Reports
Desktop Team Updates - Monday 25th May 2020 [appended] - https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/desktop-team-updates-monday-25th-may-2020/16434
Desktop Team Updates - Monday 1st June 2020 - https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/desktop-team-updates-monday-1st-june-2020/16513
security things in Linux v5.5 - https://outflux.net/blog/archives/2020/05/27/security-things-in-linux-v5-5/
Design and Web team summary – 27 Mayl 2020 - https://admin.insights.ubuntu.com/2020/05/27/design-and-web-team-summary-27-may-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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