Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 767 for the week of December 18 - 24, 2022.
In this Issue
- Ubuntu Stats
- Hot in Support
LoCo Events
UbuCon Asia 2023 - Looking for interested local team
- Proposal: Remove Archive Manager from default install
- Ubuntu community Mastodon instance
- Ubuntu Redefined Wallpapers Pack
Lubuntu 23.04 Now Uses PipeWire! Info you should know + Call for Testing
- Ubuntu Cloud News
- Canonical News
- In the Press
- In the Blogosphere
- Featured Audio and Video
- Upcoming Meetings and Events
- Updates and Security for 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, and 22.10
- And much more!
Ubuntu Stats
Bug Stats
- Open: 140789 (+21)
- Critical: 312 (-1)
- Unconfirmed: 70537 (+57)
As always, the Bug Squad needs more help. If you want to get started, please see: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad
Translations
- Ukrainian: 87.13% (40947/1156)
- German: 86.39% (43301/97)
- French: 80.62% (61639/6879)
- Spanish: 80.07% (63413/4462)
- Swedish: 77.00% (73153/576)
Hot in Support
Ask Ubuntu Top 5 Questions
How to create an alias for a "cat" file usable in a path - https://askubuntu.com/questions/1446265/how-to-create-an-alias-for-a-cat-file-usable-in-a-path
Grep ignore array of patterns - https://askubuntu.com/questions/1446201/grep-ignore-array-of-patterns
How to mass change many files names using find and mv - https://askubuntu.com/questions/1447076/how-to-mass-change-many-files-names-using-find-and-mv
How do I install upstream versions of popular CLI apps (nano, htop, tmux and lnav)? - https://askubuntu.com/questions/1446390/how-do-i-install-upstream-versions-of-popular-cli-apps-nano-htop-tmux-and-lna
How to fix : Unable to install xxxxx: authentication was required - https://askubuntu.com/questions/1446248/how-to-fix-unable-to-install-xxxxx-authentication-was-required
Ask (and answer!) questions at: https://askubuntu.com/
Ubuntu Forums Top 5 Threads
Google Earth Pro install & subsequent errors - https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2482163
Help removing BTRFS! - https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2482134
Accidentally deleted Windows after installing Linux - https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2482081
Clone a larger SSD to a smaller one, dual boot OS.... - https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2482148
Desktop PC hangs up during boot - https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2482101
Find more support at: https://ubuntuforums.org/
LoCo Events
The following LoCo team events are currently scheduled in the next two weeks:
Arizona LoCo Team: Virtual Tempe Ubuntu Hour - https://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/4296-virtual-tempe-ubuntu-hour/
Arizona LoCo Team: Virtual AZLOCO/PLUG Install-fest/Linux Workshop - https://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/4284-virtual-azlocoplug-install-festlinux-workshop/
Looking beyond the next two weeks? Visit the LoCo Team Portal to browse upcoming events around the world: https://loco.ubuntu.com/events/
The Hub
UbuCon Asia 2023 - Looking for interested local team
Youngbin Han advises that UbuCon Asia work continues with the 2022 accounting expected to be done prior to the end of 2022, but moves on to UbuCon Asia 2023 with a request for "Call for interests"; for the next city, local community or team to host UbuCon Asia 2023. Giving details of what is required, submissions are open now and until 14 January 2023.
https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubucon-asia-2023-looking-for-interested-local-team/32781
Proposal: Remove Archive Manager from default install
Jeremy Bicha reminds us "GNOME 41 dropped Archive Manager (file-roller) from GNOME Core" and the reason for it, thus Jeremy proposes that it be dropped from the default Ubuntu Desktop install. Jeremy tells us how we can test it out, and the support he noticed it misses, with a note that he'd likely install file-roller himself in the future.
https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/proposal-remove-archive-manager-from-default-install/32765
Ubuntu Debates Removing ‘Archive Manager’ from Default Install - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/12/ubuntu-23-04-archive-manager-remove
Ubuntu community Mastodon instance
Alan Pope (popey) tells us he has set up a Mastodon server for Ubuntu Members. Links for more details, or to sign up, are provided.
https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-community-mastodon-instance/32801
Ubuntu Redefined Wallpapers Pack
Allan Carvalho announces the release of the Ubuntu Redefined wallpaper pack. We are told it is a set of 23 wallpapers made on a smartphone, for use on all Ubuntu products, flavors and remixes, including UBPorts Lomiri. We are told they are 7680x4320 resolution, shared under Creative Commons license. A link is provided, and we are told they are created to portray a sense of community, caring for the environment, plus care of mental health.
https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-redefined-wallpapers-pack/32836
The Planet
Lubuntu 23.04 Now Uses PipeWire! Info you should know + Call for Testing
Aaron Rainbolt tells us Lubuntu has migrated away from Pulseaudio, moving to PipeWire audio in the Lubuntu 23.04 release. This post is written for current users of the Lubuntu development product, warning they'll need (currently) to manually remove two packages to ensure the switch to PipeWire fully occurs. Bluetooth support is mentioned, with a request for users to test it reporting any differences they experience on this thread. A note on instability is mentioned when using QEMU and certain hardware, with a request for user testing also.
Ubuntu Cloud News
See for yourself: the benefits of chiselled Ubuntu images in action with an ASP.NET shop demo - https://ubuntu.com//blog/benefits-chiselled-ubuntu-images-aspnet-eshop-demo
Chiselled Ubuntu: the perfect present for your containerised and cloud applications - https://ubuntu.com//blog/chiselled-containers-perfect-gift-cloud-applications
Canonical News
Manage Debian, Ubuntu, and derivative Linux distributions with Landscape Scripts - https://ubuntu.com//blog/manage-debian-ubuntu-and-derivative-linux-distributions-with-landscape-scripts
The State of Robotics – 2022 news rewind - https://ubuntu.com//blog/the-state-of-robotics-2022-review
In the Press
Patch now: Serious Linux kernel security hole undercover
Steven Vaughan-Nichols reports on a new Linux kernel bug as discovered by Zero Day Initiative. We are told it's serious & requires immediate patching, impacting the 5.15 kernel. We are given details on who developed ksmbd, how the flaw in existing code can be utilized by malicious code, along with commands we can use to check if our systems are impacted. No CVE has been allocated, and we told of some more testing required in kernel procedures.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/patch-now-serious-linux-kernel-security-hole-uncovered/
Some alleviation of concern:
Back to work, Linux admins: You have a CVSS 10 kernel bug to address - https://www.theregister.com/2022/12/24/back_to_work_linux_admins/
In the Blogosphere
This Simple Desktop Clock GNOME Extension Looks Great on Ubuntu
Joey Sneddon writes about a simple Desktop Clock GNOME extension that puts the current date & time on the GNOME Desktop. It allows placement on your screen, and is customizable. We are told it currently supports GNOME 42 & 43 with a link provided.
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/12/desktop-clock-gnome-extension
Featured Audio and Video
Ubuntu OnAir: Ubuntu Summit 2022
"Now all the session recordings of the Ubuntu Summit are available, of all the 3 days:"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtY7_fv0vwo&list=PL-qBHd6_LXWYutOfi0r_jzyqHGmq1vIhf&index=1
Ubuntu Portugal Podcast: 226 - Drupal 10, com Ricardo Amaro
"Talvez embebidos no espírito natalício developers do Drupal resolveram oferecer ao mundo a generosa dádiva da publicação do Drupal 10. Aqui no Podcast Ubuntu Portugal, resolvemos saber mais sobre ele e por isso convidámos o nosso amigo Ricardo Amaro da Drupal Portugal para nos explicar tudo sobre esta nova versão."
https://podcastubuntuportugal.org/e226/
KeepItTechie: Ubuntu New OS Installer | Quick Review
"In this video, I check out the newly created operating system installer for Ubuntu Desktop. Based on reports this new installer will be included in the upcoming Ubuntu 23.04 release, dubbed name 'Lunar Lobster'. The new installer is written in flutter programming language created by Google."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBYTxBH52FY
Late Night Linux: Episode 208
"It’s our 2022 in review episode which features Linux in space, gaming wins and fails, Raspberry Pi drama, the year of user-facing AI, Canonical and Microsoft, the rise of Mastodon, and more."
https://latenightlinux.com/late-night-linux-episode-208/
Upcoming Meetings and Events
None: Seasonal break
Times shown are UTC. For more details and farther dates please visit: https://fridge.ubuntu.com/calendars/
Updates and Security for 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, and 22.10
Security Updates
None reported this period.
Ubuntu 18.04 Updates
None reported this period.
End of Standard Support: April 2023
Ubuntu 20.04 Updates
linux-meta-oem-5.14 5.14.0.1056.54 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/focal-changes/2022-December/037717.html
linux-signed-oem-5.14 5.14.0-1056.63 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/focal-changes/2022-December/037718.html
End of Standard Support: April 2025
Ubuntu 22.04 Updates
linux-restricted-modules-hwe-5.19 5.19.0-28.29~22.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017878.html
linux-meta-hwe-5.19 5.19.0.28.29~22.04.6 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017879.html
linux-hwe-5.19 5.19.0-28.29~22.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017880.html
linux-signed-hwe-5.19 5.19.0-28.29~22.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017881.html
linux-restricted-signatures-hwe-5.19 5.19.0-28.29~22.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017882.html
linux-restricted-modules-nvidia-5.19 5.19.0-1002.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017883.html
linux-nvidia-5.19 5.19.0-1002.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017884.html
linux-meta-nvidia-5.19 5.19.0.1002.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017886.html
linux-signed-nvidia-5.19 5.19.0-1002.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017885.html
linux-restricted-signatures-nvidia-5.19 5.19.0-1002.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017887.html
End of Standard Support: April 2027
Ubuntu 22.10 Updates
linux-allwinner 5.19.0-1005.5 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009069.html
linux-meta-allwinner 5.19.0.1005.5 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009070.html
linux-riscv 5.19.0-1011.12 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009071.html
linux-meta-riscv 5.19.0.1011.8 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009072.html
linux-restricted-modules-azure 5.19.0-1016.17 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009073.html
linux-meta-azure 5.19.0.1016.12 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009074.html
linux-azure 5.19.0-1016.17 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009076.html
linux-signed-azure 5.19.0-1016.17 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009075.html
linux-restricted-signatures-azure 5.19.0-1016.17 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009077.html
End of Life: July 2023
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