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| We’re preparing Lubuntu 13.10, the Saucy Salamander, for distribution in October 2013. 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. | We’re preparing Lubuntu 14.10, the Utopic Unicorn, for distribution in October 2014. 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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| = Getting Lubuntu 13.10 Alpha 1 = | = Getting Lubuntu 14.10 Alpha 1 = |
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| ##== Upgrading from Previous Versions == ##(is this supported yet?) ##To upgrade to Kubuntu 12.10 from previous releases, follow the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/QuantalUpgrades|Upgrade Instructions]]. |
== Upgrading from Previous Versions == To upgrade to Lubuntu 14.10 from previous releases, follow the [[ http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/precise/man8/do-release-upgrade.8.html|Upgrade Instructions]]. |
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| * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/saucy/alpha-1/|Bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]] | * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/utopic/alpha-1/|Bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]] |
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| 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/saucy/alpha-1/MD5SUMS|alongside the images]]. | 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/utopic/alpha-1/MD5SUMS|alongside the images]]. |
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| * Chromium browser has been replaced by Firefox. * XScreensaver has been removed. * ZRam has been added enabling the desktop installer to work on lower RAM machines. |
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| The Alpha 1 Saucy Salamander snapshot includes the [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.9.0-7.15|3.9.0.7 Ubuntu Linux kernel]] which is based on the the upstream [[http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/linux-3.9.7.tar.bz2|v3.9.7 Linux kernel]]. The 3.9 release contains improvements in power efficiency, as well as support for KVM Virtualization on ARM, additional highlights are described [[https://www.linux.com/news/software/linux-kernel/716624-6-key-new-features-in-linux-39|here]]. | The Alpha 1 Utopic Unicorn snapshot includes the [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.15.0-6.11|3.15.0.6 Ubuntu Linux kernel]] which is based on the the upstream [[https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/linux-3.15.tar.gz|v3.15 Linux kernel]]. The 3.15 release includes mixed mode UEFI support, as well as improvements to suspend and resume times, open-source graphics drivers, newer laptop support ACPI and power management, ext4 filesystem, audio and sound, to name a few; additional highlights are described [[https://www.linux.com/news/software/linux-kernel/775452-the-top-features-of-the-linux-315-kernel|here]]. |
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| * Installing lubuntu-restricted-extras also installs Chromium. * There are issues with usb-creator. * Artwork and Slide show are not updated (This is normal for the alpha's). |
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| <<Include(SaucySalamander/Alpha1/CommonInfrastructure, , from="^##StartSaucyReleaseBugs", to="##EndSaucyReleaseBugs")>> | <<Include(UtopicUnicorn/Alpha1/CommonInfrastructure, , from="^##StartUtopicReleaseBugs", to="##EndUtopicReleaseBugs")>> * [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lubuntu-default-settings/+bug/1313355|Alt + F2 shortcut does not work]] * [https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxpanel/+bug/1334088[|power manager has wierd black background on lxpanel]] |
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| Development of Lubuntu 13.10, the Saucy Salamander 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]]. | Development of Lubuntu 14.10, the Utopic Unicorn 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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We’re preparing Lubuntu 14.10, the Utopic Unicorn, for distribution in October 2014. 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 14.10 Alpha 1
Upgrading from Previous Versions
To upgrade to Lubuntu 14.10 from previous releases, follow the Upgrade Instructions.
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
Software Updates
Infrastructure
Linux Kernel
The Alpha 1 Utopic Unicorn snapshot includes the 3.15.0.6 Ubuntu Linux kernel which is based on the the upstream v3.15 Linux kernel. The 3.15 release includes mixed mode UEFI support, as well as improvements to suspend and resume times, open-source graphics drivers, newer laptop support ACPI and power management, ext4 filesystem, audio and sound, to name a few; additional highlights are described here.
Known Problems
Lubuntu Desktop
[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxpanel/+bug/1334088[|power manager has wierd black background on lxpanel]]
Feedback
Development of Lubuntu 14.10, the Utopic Unicorn 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.
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