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Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #99 for the week July 6th - July 12th, 2008. In this issue we cover ...

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In This Issue

General Community News

Intrepid Alpha 2 released

Alpha 2 is the second in a series of milestone CD images that will be released throughout the Intrepid development cycle. The Alpha images are known to be reasonably free of showstopper CD build or installer bugs, while representing a very recent snapshot of Intrepid. You can download it here:

• Ubuntu: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/intrepid/alpha-2/

• Kubuntu: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-2/

• Edubuntu: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-2/

• Xubuntu: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-2/

Pre-releases of Intrepid are *not* encouraged for anyone needing a stable system or anyone who is not comfortable running into occasional, even frequent breakage. They are, however, recommended for Ubuntu developers and those who want to help in testing, reporting, and fixing bugs. https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel-announce/2008-July/000451.html

MOTU

• Working with the Security Team for several months and a clear focus on other security-related activities got [https://launchpad.net/~emgent Emanuele Gentili] a good reputation and lots of sponsors weighed in on his application. We're happy to have him on the ["MOTU"] team.

• [https://launchpad.net/~vorian Steve Stalcup] has done amazing work and got amazingly good feedback during his MOTU application. Please welcome him to the ["MOTU"] team.

Special 100th Issue of the UWN

Don't miss the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter next week as we celebrate our 100th issue with the Ubuntu Community. Insights from past and present UWN staffers, a look in retrospect, and...! You definitely won't want to miss this issue, so make sure your rss feed is up to date, your email subscription current, or your link to the wiki bookmarked for a very special anniversary issue of the UWN.

Videos - "This is how I fix a bug"

There was a lot of good feedback about the MOTU Videos [1] & [2], and work is underway to translate these videos into Spanish. If you have more ideas for MOTU Videos, please add them to [3]. On that page you will also find information on how to do a screencast and mix in your voice. If you're fixing bugs for Ubuntu anyway, why not have a go at it and make a cool video? If you do, please add it to: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MOTU/Videos.

• [1] http://youtube.com/ubuntudevelopers

• [2] http://videos.ubuntu.com/motuvideos

• [3] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MOTU/Videos

The processes to fix bugs in Ubuntu are really straight-forward. Some great videos would just underline that fact, and easily show what to do and which tools to use. https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel/2008-July/025760.html

Summary of UDS Discussions

The track leads have collated all their reports from the Ubuntu Developer Summit discussions, and Jorge Castro has made a summary of them that's available here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UDS-Intrepid/Report/Summary Please note that this report is a general overview of the discussions, and mostly highlights key areas. It should give you a good understanding of where the different areas of Ubuntu are headed during the Intrepid release cycle. https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel/2008-July/025751.html

Track-specific reports with more detail are available here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UDS-Intrepid/Report/

Ubuntu Stats

Bug Stats

• Open (#) +/- # over last week
• Critical (#) +/- # over last week
• Unconfirmed (#) +/- # over last week
• Unassigned (#) +/- # over last week
• All bugs ever reported (#) +/- # over last week

As always, the Bug Squad needs more help. If you want to get started, please see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad

Infamous Bugs

Translation Stats Hardy

1. Language (#) +/- # over last week
2. Language (#) +/- # over last week
3. Language (#) +/- # over last week
4. Language (#) +/- # over last week
5. Language (#) +/- # over last week

Remaining strings to translate in Ubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron," see more at: https://translations.launchpad.net/ubuntu/hardy/

LoCo News

New in Hardy Heron

Launchpad News

http://news.launchpad.net/podcast/launchpod-episode-7-new-launchpad-ui-community-agile

Ubuntu Forums News

Technical Update

related mailing list discussions: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel-discuss/2008-July/004743.html, and especially mdz's reply: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel-discuss/2008-July/004777.html

In The Press

• Move Your Business From Windows to Linux - If have a business and you're tired of the high cost of software, the questionable licensing, the difficulty of upgrading and installing, then Scott Spanbauer of PC World has some suggestions. Linux can be purchased in boxed sets, or downloaded from the internet and burned to disk. And one disk can be installed on as many machines as you like, due to the Gnu General Public License. Installations are user friendly, and various distributions serve specific needs and desires, such as fitting within the confines of older equipment or being used on a server. Also, there are many ways to work around the problem of applications that are locked to a particular operating system. See his article at: http://www.pcworld.com/article/147879/move_your_business_from_windows_to_linux.html

• Mark Shuttleworth on Ubuntu and the Linux Desktop - James Maguire asks Mark Shuttleworth a number of questions in an interview, including:
  • What is happening with Ubuntu Mobile?
  • What is Ubuntu doing with the small, ultra portable laptops?
  • What fundamental changes are planned for Ubuntu?
  • What is the future of the deal with Dell?
  • Is Ubuntu making a profit?
  • What are your feelings about the Microsoft/Novell deal?
  • What about Canonical and Microsoft?
  • How do you feel about proprietary drivers?
  • Does Ubuntu weaken Debian?

and much more. The answers are at: http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/osrc/article.php/12068_3757246_1

• Introducing the Linux user interface - Michael Horowitz compares the Linux interface (with screenshots) to the Microsoft Windows and Mac experiences in a step-by-step almost tutorial. He looks at menu bars, task bars, start menu, control panel, keyboard shortcuts, quitting programs, maximizing windows, switching programs, right clicking, and adjusting the screen. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13554_3-9985154-33.html

In The Blogosphere

In Other News

Canonical and Valusoft bring Ubuntu plus support to Best Buy

Canonical has teamed up with ValueSoft to provide an alternative way of getting Ubuntu. The boxed set that has been developed includes the Ubuntu 8.04 LivdCD, a quick start guide, and 60 days of support provided by the Canonical trained ValueSoft personnel. ValueSoft will be placing the boxed set with BestBuy [1], where it will be available in stores or can be shipped. These sets are specially packaged to show that there are programs for web browsing, productivity and email. http://blog.canonical.com/?p=18

[1] http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8888563&st=ubuntu&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1211587312374

Meeting Summaries

Upcoming Meetings and Events

Community Spotlight

Updates and Security for 6.06, 7.04, 7.10, and 8.04

Security Updates

Ubuntu 6.06 Updates

Ubuntu 7.04 Updates

Ubuntu 7.10 Updates

Ubuntu 8.04 Updates

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