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WORK IN PROGRESS
Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 647 for the week of August 30 - September 5, 2020.
In this Issue
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
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
=== MAKING APPS FOR LINUX, A PROPOSAL===
Stuart Langridge tells us of a proposal for a programming environment for making simple apps for newer programmers, that was presented by Stuart and Alan Pope at a Community Engagement Challenge, but wasn't selected for implementation. Details of the proposal are touched on, along with links, including examples, are provided.
https://www.kryogenix.org/days/2020/09/04/making-apps-for-linux-a-proposal/
Canonical News
Canonical at KubeCon EU 2020: our first virtual KubeCon experience - https://ubuntu.com//blog/canonical-at-kubecon-eu-2020-our-first-virtual-kubecon-experience
HP Z series on Ubuntu – AI development on enterprise workstations, now in your remote office - https://ubuntu.com//blog/hp-z-series-on-ubuntu-ai-development-on-enterprise-workstations-now-in-your-remote-office
In the Blogosphere
Fury Unleashed: HP’s ZBook Laptops Are Now Available with Ubuntu
Joey Sneddon writes about HP's "refreshed" ZBook series. We are provided prices, and details on the many configurations with specs. Joey also shares the good news that they come with fully certified Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Ubuntu preloaded options become available on 14 September, with links available.
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2020/09/buy-hp-zbook-fury-with-ubuntu
Canonical Releases Important Ubuntu Kernel Updates to Patch 17 Vulnerabilities
Marius Nestor tells us a number of kernel updates that fix a total of 17 security issues have been released for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS & 16.04 LTS. The CVEs are detailed, along with releases impacted. Many links are provided, with us being reminded to upgrade our systems as soon as possible.
https://9to5linux.com/canonical-releases-important-ubuntu-kernel-update-to-patch-17-vulnerabilities
KDE Releases September 2020 Apps Update with New Color Contrast Checker Tool
Marius Nestor reports on the first point release being KDE Applications 20.08.1, which includes 85 changes across the included apps and core components. Marius highlights the new Kontrast app and various improvements, providing a link to the KDE announcement.
https://9to5linux.com/kde-releases-september-2020-apps-update-with-new-color-contrast-checker-tool
Ubuntu 20.10 (Groovy Gorilla) Is Now Powered by Linux Kernel 5.8
Marius Nestor tells us that the Linux 5.8 kernel packages have landed in the main repository for Ubuntu 20.10 after weeks in 'proposed' for testing. Listing many of the new features found in the 5.8 kernel, we are reminded that Ubuntu 20.10 has hit feature freeze. Marius gives some details and upcoming dates for the release; as well as many supporting links.
https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-20-10-groovy-gorilla-is-now-powered-by-linux-kernel-5-8
Featured Audio and Video
Ubuntu Security Podcast: Episode 89
"This week we farewell Joe McManus plus we look at security updates for Firefox, Chrony, Squid, Django, the Linux kernel and more."
https://ubuntusecuritypodcast.org/episode-89/
Ubuntu Podcast from the UK LoCo: S13E24 – Acorn
"This week we’ve been playing Fall Guys. We discuss the Pinebook Pro and Pine Phone (we have hardware), bring you some command line love and respond to your wonderful feedback."
https://ubuntupodcast.org/2020/09/03/s13e24-acorn/
Ubuntu Portugal Podcast: S01E106 - Rentrée
"De volta ao trabalho, e aos episódios gravados semanalmente, o Diogo vai neste episódio contar-nos todas as duas aventuras e desventuras durantes as suas impressionantes semanas de férias. o Carrondo também esteve de férias mas contou menos…"
https://podcastubuntuportugal.org/e106/
Meeting Reports
Ubuntu +1 Maintenance Reports - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel/2020-September/date.html
security things in Linux v5.6 - https://outflux.net/blog/archives/2020/09/02/security-things-in-linux-v5-6/
Design and Web team summary – 2nd September 2020 - https://ubuntu.com//blog/design-and-web-team-summary-2nd-september-2020
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Times shown are UTC. For more details and farther dates please visit: http://fridge.ubuntu.com/calendars/
Updates and Security for 16.04, 18.04, 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 20.04 Updates
End of Standard Support: April 2025
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Conclusion
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