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| = New Features in Ubuntu = | ||<tablestyle="float:right; width:40%; background:#F1F1ED; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;" style="padding:0.5em;">'''Table of Contents'''<<BR>> <<TableOfContents>>|| |
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| == Desktop Interface == | We’re preparing Lubuntu 15.10, Wily Werewolf, for distribution in October 2015. With this early Alpha pre-release, you can see what we are trying out in preparation for our next version. We have some interesting things happening, so read on for highlights and information. |
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| * There is a new way to quickly search and access any desktop application's and indicator's menu, called the "HUD". Tap the Alt key and enter some letters and words, and it will show the corresponding entries, including some fuzzy matching. Press enter to execute the action. This one is executed on the current focused application as well as all indicator facilities (like managing emails, sound list, quit…). Also it learns from your previous choices to make the search more and more accurate for you. | '''NOTE:''' This is an alpha pre-release. Lubuntu Pre-releases are NOT recommended for: * Regular users who are not aware of pre-release issues * Anyone who needs a stable system * Anyone uncomfortable running a possibly frequently broken system * Anyone in a production environment with data or workflows that need to be reliable |
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| * The control-center's "[[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/02/privacy-controls-minor-ui-tweaks-land-in-ubuntu-12-04/|User Interface]]" panel now allows users to easily configure some properties of Unity. | Lubuntu Pre-releases ARE recommended for: * Regular users who want to help us test by finding, reporting, and/or fixing bugs * Lubuntu developers |
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| * [[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/01/nautilus-quicklist-adds-bookmark-support-for-precise/|Nautilus quicklist]] support has been added to Unity launcher. | = Getting Lubuntu 15.10 Alpha 1 = |
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| * !ClickPad devices are !trackpads where the physical button is integrated into the !trackpad surface. Ubuntu 12.04 now has enhanced support for these devices. When the button is pressed on a !ClickPad device, a second finger may be used to drag the cursor. *!ClickPad support requires extra handling that conflicts with "Click Action" support. Click Actions allow for separate actions when multiple fingers are active on a trackpad. The default Ubuntu settings enable right button behavior when two fingers are in contact with the trackpad surface and the physical trackpad button is pressed. Because of conflicting behavior, !ClickPad devices do not support Click Actions in this release. * Most Synaptics brand !ClickPads are recognized out of the box. Apple !MacBook trackpads are recognized as well. Support for Apple Magic Trackpads and more Synaptics brand !ClickPads will follow in the next release. |
##== Upgrading from Previous Versions == ##To upgrade to Lubuntu 15.10 from previous releases, follow the [[ http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/wily/man8/do-release-upgrade.8.html|Upgrade Instructions]]. |
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| == Download a Disk Image == * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/wily/alpha-1/|Bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]] |
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| == Desktop Applications == | Instructions for burning the image to a DVD or USB flash drive can be found on the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto|Burning ISO Howto]]. |
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| * The default music player has been switched to Rhythmbox, which again includes the UbuntuOne music store. | We recommend you learn how to [[https://wiki.ubuntu.org/HowToMD5SUM|check your image file]] so your pre-release is as it’s supposed to be. Compare your MD5 checksum with the correct ones found [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/wily/alpha-1/MD5SUMS|alongside the images]]. |
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| * LibreOffice has been updated to 3.5. | = Alpha 1 Highlights = |
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| * Gnome has been updated to 3.4.1 * Remmina with FreeRDP is the new standard remote desktop client, replacing Vinagre and rdesktop. |
* LXQt is still in development, so Wily Werewolf is another bug fix release. |
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| == Software Updates == | |
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| == Software Center == | == Infrastructure == |
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| * When installing new software through software-center, corresponding language support packages (translations, spell check modules particulat to that software, help files, etc.) are now installed along automatically. This removes the need to open "Language Support" after installing new software. * The user can opt-in into personalized recommendations. This will show global, category and per-application recommendations to the user. * Payment support for PayPal * Web Directory to share applications with your friends * Support for multiple screenshots and videos is now availalble. * Startup time and overall responsivness was improved. * Improved support for installing multiple versions via the ubuntu-backports project. |
=== Linux Kernel === The Alpha 1 Wily Unicorn snapshot includes the [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.19.0-22.22|3.19.0-22.22 Ubuntu Linux kernel]] which is based on the the upstream [[https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/linux-3.19.tar.gz|v3.19 Linux kernel]]. Please note, however, that [[http://linux.softpedia.com/blog/Linux-Kernel-4-0-to-Land-in-Ubuntu-15-10-Wily-Werewolf-in-the-Next-Few-Weeks-483141.shtml|version 4.0 will be released with 15.10]]. |
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| == Ubuntu One == | = Known Problems = |
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| * All new Control Panel provides an installer, setup wizard, ability to add/remove folders to sync, and more * Proxy support is now fully functional * Ubuntu One music store in Rhythmbox * Ubuntu One contacts sync has been removed * Nautilus ribbon with enable sync check box has been removed <<Include(PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/CommonInfrastructure, , from="^##StartPreciseReleaseNotesFeatures", to="##EndPreciseReleaseNotesFeatures")>> = Installation = == Overview == Preparing your computer for Ubuntu is now much simpler, with a wider range of disk setup options. Each of these are detailed at length to provide you with a clear understanding of the actions that will take place with your selection. You can now reinstall or upgrade an existing copy of Ubuntu with the Desktop CD installer, provided that your computer is connected to the Internet. == Download == Ubuntu 12.04 images can be downloaded from a location near you: * http://www.ubuntu.com/download (Ubuntu ) . In addition they can also be found at the following locations: * http://releases.ubuntu.com/12.04/ (Ubuntu) * http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/12.04/ (Ubuntu DVD, preinstalled ARM images, source) * http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/netboot/12.04/ (Ubuntu Netboot) == System Requirements == The minimum memory requirement for Ubuntu 12.04 is 384 MB of memory for Ubuntu Desktop. Note that some of your system's memory may be unavailable due to being used by the graphics card. If your computer has only the minimum amount of memory, the installation process will take longer than normal; however, it will complete successfully, and the system will perform adequately once installed. Systems with less memory may be able to select "Install Ubuntu" from the boot menu to run just the installer, rather than the whole desktop, or may be able to use the alternate install CD. = Upgrading = == Upgrading from Ubuntu 11.10 == To upgrade from Ubuntu 11.10 on a desktop system, press Alt+F2 and type in "update-manager -d" (without the quotes) into the command box. Update Manager should open up and display following message: "New distribution release '12.04' is available. Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions". == Upgrading from Ubuntu 10.04 LTS to Ubuntu 12.04 LTS == To upgrade from 10.04 LTS on a desktop system, upgrade over the network with the following procedure. 1. Start System/Administration/Software Sources 1. On the Updates tab, set Show new distribution releases: to Long term support releases only, then press Close. 1. Press Alt-F2 and type update-manager 1. Click the Check button to check for new updates. If there are any updates to install, use the Install Updates button to install them, and press Check again after that is complete. 1. A message will appear informing you of the availability of the new release. Click Upgrade. Follow the on-screen instructions. == Upgrading from Other Releases == Users of other Ubuntu releases need to upgrade first to 11.10, and then to 12.04. For further information on upgrading to 11.10, please see the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PreciseUpgrades| Precise upgrade instructions ]]. = Known Issues = <<Include(PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/CommonInfrastructure, , from="^##StartPreciseReleaseNotesBugs", to="##EndPreciseReleaseNotesBugs")>> |
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| * audacious, ubiquity and other gtk3 apps have gray bars hiding some widgets ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lubuntu-artwork/+bug/1464349|1464349]] Fix Committed) * lightdm has black greeter background for Lubuntu ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lightdm-gtk-greeter/+bug/1466191|1466191]]) == LXDE == * lxpanel volume applet settings opens empty terminal window ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxpanel/+bug/1434774|1434774]] Workaround Exists) * lxpanel-indicator-applet-plugin doesn't use any theme and looks ugly, but still fully functional (bug [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxpanel/+bug/1468854|1468854]]) * run dialog called from one desktop opens on the desktop with preferences dialog, regardless of which desktop is current ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxpanel/+bug/1445818|1445818]]) * lxappearance does not launch in kvm vm with vmvga graphics ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxappearance/+bug/1464899|1464899]]) * lxappearance segmentation fault ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxappearance/+bug/1468529|1468529]]) * LSC can only 'see' installed applications ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lubuntu-software-center/+bug/1467517|1467517]]) |
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| = Changes since 11.10 = | * Software properties gtk implies my cpu is unknown and not working. ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-drivers-common/+bug/1444682|1444682]]) * ibus ui links to dead http://code.google.com/p/ibus when homepage is https://github.com/ibus/ibus/releases ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ibus/+bug/1454894|1454894]]) * gnome-disk-utilty does not allow swapoff of zram devices ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-disk-utility/+bug/1458383|1458383]]) |
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| * CD Images: [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuDesktop/UbuntuCDNew|New Packages]], [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuDesktop/UbuntuCDVersion|Version Changes]], [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuDesktop/UbuntuCDRemoved|Removed Packages]] | |
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| * Alternate Images: [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuDesktop/UbuntuAltNew|New Packages]],[[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuDesktop/UbuntuAltVersion|Version Changes]],[[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuDesktop/UbuntuAltRemoved|Removed Packages]] | ##== Lubuntu Desktop Installer == ##== Lubuntu Alternate Installer == |
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| * DVD Images: [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuDesktop/UbuntuDVDNew|New Packages]],[[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuDesktop/UbuntuDVDVersion|Version Changes]], [[PrecisePangolin/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuDesktop/UbuntuDVDRemoved|Removed Packages]] | = Feedback = |
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| = Changes since 10.04 LTS = | Development of Lubuntu 15.10, the Wily Werewolf is ongoing and bugs are fixed every day. Before reporting bugs, please ensure your system is up to date. For verifying installation related bugs, updated disk images are available from [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/daily-live/current/|Daily bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]]. |
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| * ? add in highlights (with links to where more detailed information can be found) '''TODO pitti/skaet: mine release notes from prior releases for content''' = Support = * 5 year, LTS. |
Please feel free to [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/ContactUs|contact us]] with feedback. |
Table of Contents |
We’re preparing Lubuntu 15.10, Wily Werewolf, for distribution in October 2015. With this early Alpha pre-release, you can see what we are trying out in preparation for our next version. We have some interesting things happening, so read on for highlights and information.
NOTE: This is an alpha pre-release. Lubuntu Pre-releases are NOT recommended for:
- Regular users who are not aware of pre-release issues
- Anyone who needs a stable system
- Anyone uncomfortable running a possibly frequently broken system
- Anyone in a production environment with data or workflows that need to be reliable
Lubuntu Pre-releases ARE recommended for:
- Regular users who want to help us test by finding, reporting, and/or fixing bugs
- Lubuntu developers
Getting Lubuntu 15.10 Alpha 1
Download a Disk Image
Instructions for burning the image to a DVD or USB flash drive can be found on the Burning ISO Howto.
We recommend you learn how to check your image file so your pre-release is as it’s supposed to be. Compare your MD5 checksum with the correct ones found alongside the images.
Alpha 1 Highlights
- LXQt is still in development, so Wily Werewolf is another bug fix release.
Software Updates
Infrastructure
Linux Kernel
The Alpha 1 Wily Unicorn snapshot includes the 3.19.0-22.22 Ubuntu Linux kernel which is based on the the upstream v3.19 Linux kernel. Please note, however, that version 4.0 will be released with 15.10.
Known Problems
Graphics and Display
audacious, ubiquity and other gtk3 apps have gray bars hiding some widgets (1464349 Fix Committed)
lightdm has black greeter background for Lubuntu (1466191)
LXDE
lxpanel volume applet settings opens empty terminal window (1434774 Workaround Exists)
lxpanel-indicator-applet-plugin doesn't use any theme and looks ugly, but still fully functional (bug 1468854)
run dialog called from one desktop opens on the desktop with preferences dialog, regardless of which desktop is current (1445818)
lxappearance does not launch in kvm vm with vmvga graphics (1464899)
lxappearance segmentation fault (1468529)
LSC can only 'see' installed applications (1467517)
Applications
Software properties gtk implies my cpu is unknown and not working. (1444682)
ibus ui links to dead http://code.google.com/p/ibus when homepage is https://github.com/ibus/ibus/releases (1454894)
gnome-disk-utilty does not allow swapoff of zram devices (1458383)
Feedback
Development of Lubuntu 15.10, the Wily Werewolf is ongoing and bugs are fixed every day. Before reporting bugs, please ensure your system is up to date. For verifying installation related bugs, updated disk images are available from Daily bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks.
Please feel free to contact us with feedback.
WilyWerewolf/Alpha1/Lubuntu (last edited 2015-07-29 14:06:07 by gsilvapt)