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What is Ubuntu Kylin?

Ubuntu Kylin is an open source operation system based on Ubuntu. Its objective is to create a popular Linux distribution that is more suitable for Chinese users. We are committed to provide you with a delicate, thoughtful and fully customized Chinese user experience out-of-the-box. Ubuntu Kylin has been a formal member of the Ubuntu family since Ubuntu Kylin 13.04. Currently, we have two types of releases:

• Long-Time Support (LTS) Release: The Kernel and applications are much stable, and the community supporting period is FIVE years. It is suitable for persons or teams who use Ubuntu Kylin in their daily office work, enterprise manufacture and professional development. Our latest LTS version is Ubuntu Kylin 14.04.1 released on July 25, 2014!
• Short-Time Support (STS) Release: The Kernel and applications are much active, and the community supporting period is NINE months. It is suitable for persons or teams who use Ubuntu Kylin in their personal entertainment, office experience and learning of development. Our latest STS version is Ubuntu Kylin 14.10 we will release today!

Announcement

We are glad to announce the final release of Ubuntu Kylin 14.10. In this release, we improve the system stability and add more new features, which provide you a better use experience. the Linux Kernel is updated to Ubuntu Kernel 3.16.0-17.23 based on 3.16.3 upstream version and Unity is 7.3.1. This release upgrades to Ubuntu Kylin Software Center 1.1.3, Youker Assistant 1.3.1, Youker Weather 2.1.2, Youker Calendar 1.0.0, Youker Fcitx 1.0.0, Sogou IM 1.1.0, Kuaipan 2.0.0 and Wiznote 2.1.12. Meanwhile, we have done lots of optimization and enhancement for you, with new slideshow, new wallpapers from 14.10 Wallpaper Contest!

Features

Linux Kernel

• This release is based on Linux Kernel 3.16.3, the improvements compared to 3.13.6 used in Ubuntu Kylin 14.04 are as following:

• Various support for Nvidia Tegra K1 and Kepler GPU;
• Nokia N900 modem driver included in mainline;
• Initial Intel Cherryview Support;

• Improvements to Sixaxis and DualShock 4 controller support;

• Sony-HID driver improvements ;
• RMI driver for Synaptics touchpad;
• Saitek RAT7 gaming mouse fix;

• Dell FreeFall driver;

• 80 changes and fixes to Btrfs filesystem;
• New audio drivers for misc. Cirrus, Realtek and Analog devices;
• Tegra HD-audio HDMI support.

Desktop Environment

• Unity is a desktop experience designed for efficiency of space and interaction. We are joining the discussion and development of Unity 8, the next generation of Unity that is expected to support Desktop, Tablet, Phone and TV. This release uses Unity 7.3.1 and we have done some customization and beautification. the improvements compared to 7.2.0 used in Ubuntu Kylin 14.04 are as following:

• Layout System: make sure the exposed open windows are displayed in the "correct" order;
• Decorated Window: make edges independent from borders and properly update them on actions changed.

Enhancement

Software Store

• Ubuntu Kylin App Store include Ubuntu Kylin Software Center, Ubuntu Kylin developer platform and Ubuntu Kylin repository three parts. interface is simple, powerful, supporting both Ubuntu and Ubuntu Kylin repository, is convenient for quick installation Chinese characteristic software by Ubuntu Kylin team!

Youker Series Tools

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• We have developed a series tools named with Youker, to support your better daily office and personal entertainment!

• Youker Assistant, a system management and configuration tool we developed for Linux users. It could show system information, cleanup system garbage and beautify system customization. It makes your desktop more streamlined, more user-friendly, and enriched with personality. In this release, we optimize the framework to reduce the resource usage, add file shredder, UKID SSO, Spanish supporting and configuration for Cinnamon, and improve the task manager.
• 优客天气，根据国家气象局权威信息发布天气预报，并实时展示关注城市的PM2.5信息。此次升级到2.1.2版本，调整了自动更新周期，默认设置为15分钟；增加了异常通知机制，解决网络异常等问题。

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Support

• Website: http://www.ubuntukylin.com

• Chinese QQ Group: 262012757
• IRC Channel: #ubuntukylin-devel

• Business Email: contact@ubuntukylin.com

Download

The Release ISO can be downloaded from here.

Known Issues

• Failed to boot from USB disk with error: gfxboot.c32: not a COM32R Image boot:(bug #1325801);
• In live session, Ubuntu Kylin help is display correctly, after installed Ubuntu Kylin help wasn't installed(bug #1308889);
• After login the system, some windows flashing(bug #1362086);
• Panel at the top missing, clicking on launcher does not have any response(bug #1362141);
• When login the system, there is a windows will pop up that tips install language(bug #1335776);

Thanks

Thanks to everyone involving in the development of Ubuntu Kylin, the success of Ubuntu Kylin 14.10 would the result of our joint efforts. If you want to be a contributor of Ubuntu Kylin,see: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuKylin/NewContributorGuide