BetaAnnouncement

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Xubuntu 8.10, codenamed the "Intrepid Ibex", is the next release of Xubuntu, scheduled to be released in October 2008. It integrates the latest Xfce-desktop releases with the high-quality and feature-rich core of Ubuntu, resulting in a light-weight and easy-to-use Linux distribution.

It introduces a new ready to use VNC remote viewer, the xfce4 dictionary application for ease in word spelling and definitions and incremental improvements to familiar applications.

Desktop highlights

Xubuntu 8.10 includes Xfce 4.4.2, featuring the latest round of bug-fixes from the steadily-improving Xfce4 desktop environment.

The new version brings an improved application selection, including a more powerful client for VNC. The GpicView image viewer provides a cleaner and more functional interface than the image viewer it replaces, Ristretto. It also offers the latest in web-browsing software, shipping version 3.0.3 of Firefox, Xubuntu's default web browser.

Pluggable audio and video output: the PulseAudio sound server is integrated in the desktop for more flexible sound output, and a new Screen Resolution utility allows easier configuration of multiple video displays.

Wubi installer: a Windows-based installer option makes it easier than ever to try out Xubuntu, letting users install a full desktop on Windows systems without needing to partition their hard drive.-->

Please see http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/intrepidbeta for more details.

Other

* On the Desktop: Xfce 4.4.2, Gnome Office 2.22.2, X.org 7.4

* On the Server: Apache 2.2, PostgreSQL 8.3, PHP 5.2.6, LTSP 5.1

* "Under the hood": GCC 4.3.2, glibc 2.8, Linux 2.6.27, Python 2.5

About Xubuntu

Xubuntu is a full-featured Linux distribution for desktops and laptops, with regular releases and a fast and easy installation process. A tightly-integrated selection of excellent applications is included, and an incredible variety of add-on software is just a few clicks away.

For more information about support, visit http://www.xubuntu.org/help

To Get Xubuntu 8.10 Beta

Download Xubuntu 8.10 Beta here:

Please download using Bittorrent if possible.

To upgrade to Xubuntu 8.10 Beta from Xubuntu 8.04 LTS, follow these instructions:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/IntrepidUpgrades

The final version of Xubuntu 8.10 is expected to be released on or about October 30, 2008.

Known Bugs

There are a few key issues that users will want to take note of before upgrading to this beta.

  • The e1000e device driver (which provides support for Intel GigE ethernet
    • hardware) is currently disabled due to a serious bug. A fix for this bug has already been prepared and will be released shortly as an update to all users of the beta release.

      https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/263555

  • No real-time kernel variant is available for the Linux 2.6.27 kernel

    • included with Ubuntu 8.10 Beta. Users of UbuntuStudio 8.04 who need real-time kernel support are advised not to upgrade to UbuntuStudio 8.10.

Feedback and Helping

If you would like to help shape Xubuntu, take a look at the list of ways you can participate at

Your comments, bug reports, patches and suggestions will help turn this Beta into the best release of Xubuntu ever. Please report bugs through the Launchpad bug tracker:

If you have a question, or if you think you may have found a bug but are not sure, first try asking on the #xubuntu IRC channel on FreeNode, on the Xubuntu-Users mailing list, or on the Ubuntu forums:

More Information

You can find out more about Xubuntu and about this preview release on our website, IRC channel and wiki. If you are new to Xubuntu, please visit: