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## page was copied from WilyWerewolf/Alpha2/Lubuntu
## page was copied from WilyWerewolf/Alpha1/Lubuntu
## page was copied from VividVervet/Alpha1/Lubuntu
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We’re preparing Lubuntu 16.04, Xenial Xerus, for distribution in April 2016. 16.04 will be an [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LTS | LTS]]. As 16.04 is an LTS, the focus is on looking out for and fixing bugs. We’re preparing Lubuntu 16.10, Yakkety Yak, for distribution in October 2016. With this first alpha you can get a glimpse of what the next version will contain. We have some interesting things happening, so read on for highlights and information.
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'''NOTE:''' This is an alpha pre-release. '''NOTE:''' This is the Alpha 1 pre-release.
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 * 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
 * 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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Lubuntu Pre-releases ARE recommended for: Lubuntu Alpha 1 pre-releases ARE recommended for:
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 * Lubuntu developers  * Lubuntu developers.
 * People wanting to see and test how the current snapshot of Lubuntu 16.10 will look and behave.
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== Getting Lubuntu 16.04 Alpha 1 == == Getting Lubuntu 16.10 Alpha 1 ==
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The full listing of available images is [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/xenial/alpha-1/ | here]]. You must [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowToMD5SUM|check]] both the download and then the install media on 1st boot before attempting an install. Instructions for burning the image to a CD / DVD or copying to a USB flash drive can be found on the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto|Burning ISO Howto]]. The full listing of available images is [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/yakkety/alpha-1/ | here]]. You must [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowToMD5SUM|check]] both the download and then the ''' check install media''' on 1st boot before attempting an install. Instructions for burning the image to a CD / DVD or copying to a USB flash drive can be found on the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto|Burning ISO Howto]].
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To upgrade to Lubuntu 16.04 from previous 14.04 or 15.10 releases, follow the [[ http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/wily/man8/do-release-upgrade.8.html|Upgrade Instructions]].
'''At present, there is an issue affecting upgrading 14.04.4 LTS to 16.04 LTS, the advice is to watch [[http://launchpad.net/bugs/1555237 | this bug]] and ALWAYS back up your data before updating.'''
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 * LXQt is still in development, as such Xenial Xerus is GTK based.
 * The Alpha 1 Xenial Xerus snapshot includes the v4.3 kernel which 16.04 will ship with.
## == Software Updates ==
 * LXQt is still in development, because of this, Lubuntu still uses LXDE.
 * This Yakkety Yak snapshot includes the v4.4 kernel.
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## <<Include(WilyWerewolf/Alpha2/CommonInfrastructure, , from="^##StartWilyReleaseBugs", to="##EndWilyReleaseBugs")>> ## commented out until beta2, then remove common infrastructure section below
##
<<Include(YakketyYak/Beta2/CommonInfrastructure, , from="^##StartXenialReleaseBugs", to="##EndXenialReleaseBugs")>>
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== Family Shared Applications ==
This is our known list of bugs that affect all flavours and also any applications that lubuntu uses but relies on others to maintain.
== Common Infrastructure ==
This is a list of bugs affecting all flavors.
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 * The input box for editing a Wired connection static IP address doesn't appear correctly ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/lubuntu-default-settings/+bug/1530323|1530323]]).  * Shutdown/Restart of live session guest does not work in Virtualbox and VMWare ([[https://pad.lv/1447038 | 1447038]]).
 * Prompt for entering password for encrypted system not displayed at boot time ([[https://pad.lv/1530548]] Workaround Exists).
 * Plymouth does not display the graphical boot splash ([[https://pad.lv/1370707]]).
 * "Check disc for defects" boot option displays no text some flavors ([[https://pad.lv/1547302]]).
 * cryptsetup password prompt not shown ([[https://pad.lv/1359689]]).
 * The prompt asking for media removal is not shown at the end of the installation ([[https://pad.lv/966480|966480]]).
 * The input box for editing a Wired connection static IP address doesn't appear correctly ([[https://pad.lv/1530323|1530323]]).
 * Ubuntu installer says: The creation of swap space in partition failed ([[https://pad.lv/990744|990744]] Workaround Exists).

== Lubuntu Applications ==
This is our list of known bugs affecting applications that Lubuntu uses but relies on others to maintain.

 * gnumeric menu ->help ->about gnumeric -> license button, does not work. ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnumeric/+bug/1516454 | 1516454]]).
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 * gnome-disk-utilty does not allow swapoff of zram devices ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-disk-utility/+bug/1458383|1458383]]).
 * Abiword language selector text cut off in abiword ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/abiword/+bug/1484785 | 1484785]]).
 * gnumeric menu ->help ->about gnumeric -> license button, does not work. ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnumeric/+bug/1516454 | 1516454]]).
 * Shutdown/Restart of live session guest does not work in Virtualbox, KVM or VMWare ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/casper/+bug/1447038 | 1447038]]).
 * Prompt for entering password for encrypted sysetm not displayed at boot time ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/plymouth/+bug/1530548|1530548]] Workaround Exists).
 * Plymouth does not display the graphical boot splash ([[http://launchpad.net/bugs/1370707|1370707]]).
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## == Graphics and Display ==
## none
## commented out as unless lxde breaks something, such bugs would be across flavours and belong in 'shared'.
== LXDE ==
This is our known list of bugs that affect lubuntu and are maintained by us.
== Lubuntu-specific Bugs ==
These are maintained by the Lubuntu team.
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 * lxpanel volume applet settings opens empty terminal window ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxpanel/+bug/1434774|1434774]] Workaround Exists).
 * 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]]).
 * Lubuntu Software Centre only lists installed applications when lubuntu installed via alternate image ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lubuntu-software-center/+bug/1467517|1467517]] Workaround Exists).
 * changing multiple desktop names only results in the first being changed. ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/obconf/+bug/1522625 | 1522625]]).
=== LXDE ===
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 * run dialog called from one desktop opens on the desktop with preferences dialog, regardless of which desktop is current ([[https://pad.lv/1445818|1445818]]).
 * changing multiple desktop names only results in the first being changed. ([[https://pad.lv/1522625|1522625]]).
 * xenial boots to black wallpaper ([[https://pad.lv/1551446 | 1551446]]).
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== Lubuntu Desktop Installer == ## === Graphics and Display ===
## commented out as unless lxde breaks something, such bugs would be across flavors and belong in 'shared'.
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=== All Desktop images now require a DVD or USB. ===
 * Ubiquity slideshow shows "Lubuntu 15.10" on 16.04 daily images ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lubuntu-artwork/+bug/1530383 | 1530383]]).
=== Lubuntu Desktop Installer ===
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== Lubuntu Alternate Installer ==
=== Lubuntu maintains a CD sized image in this alternate image. ===
No reported bugs that exclusively affect the alternate release
== PowerPC ==
==== All Desktop images now require a DVD or USB. ====
## ubiquity slideshow showing old version numbers is to be expected for pre-releases; do not include bugs!
 * The keyboard is still installed as US-English even if another language is selected during the installation ([[https://pad.lv/1549529 | 1549529]] Workaround Exists).

=== Lubuntu Alternate Installer ===

==== Lubuntu Alternate remains a CD sized image. ====

 * Lubuntu Alternate images are over sized, as a workaround please use Beta1 and upgrade.
 * Keyboard layout step is missed ([[https://pad.lv/1559507 | 1559507]] Workaround Exists).
 * Lubuntu Software Centre only lists installed applications when lubuntu installed via alternate image ([[https://pad.lv/1467517|1467517]] Workaround Exists).

##== PowerPC ==
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At this time there are no reported bugs that exclusively affect the PPC release.
## * No slides are displayed in Ubiquity Slideshow while installing on Lubuntu or Ubuntu MATE PowerPC ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/webkit2gtk/+bug/1561573 | 1561573]]).
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Do check with the [[PowerPCFAQ]] for known issues that are PPC specific. ##Do check with the [[PowerPCFAQ]] for known issues that are PPC specific.
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Development of Lubuntu 16.04, the Xenial Xerus, 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 16.10, the Yakkety Yak, 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 created images for standard PCs, laptops and netbooks]].

We’re preparing Lubuntu 16.10, Yakkety Yak, for distribution in October 2016. With this first alpha you can get a glimpse of what the next version will contain. We have some interesting things happening, so read on for highlights and information.

NOTE: This is the Alpha 1 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 Alpha 1 pre-releases ARE recommended for:

  • Users who want to help us test by finding, reporting, and/or fixing bugs. You can find more about helping to test and bug hunt at lubuntu testing.

  • Lubuntu developers.
  • People wanting to see and test how the current snapshot of Lubuntu 16.10 will look and behave.

Getting Lubuntu 16.10 Alpha 1

The full listing of available images is here. You must check both the download and then the check install media on 1st boot before attempting an install. Instructions for burning the image to a CD / DVD or copying to a USB flash drive can be found on the Burning ISO Howto.

Upgrading from Previous Versions

At present, there is an issue affecting upgrading 14.04.4 LTS to 16.04 LTS, the advice is to watch this bug and ALWAYS back up your data before updating.

Alpha 1 Highlights

  • LXQt is still in development, because of this, Lubuntu still uses LXDE.
  • This Yakkety Yak snapshot includes the v4.4 kernel.


Known Problems

Common Infrastructure

This is a list of bugs affecting all flavors.

  • Shutdown/Restart of live session guest does not work in Virtualbox and VMWare (1447038).

  • Prompt for entering password for encrypted system not displayed at boot time (https://pad.lv/1530548 Workaround Exists).

  • Plymouth does not display the graphical boot splash (https://pad.lv/1370707).

  • "Check disc for defects" boot option displays no text some flavors (https://pad.lv/1547302).

  • cryptsetup password prompt not shown (https://pad.lv/1359689).

  • The prompt asking for media removal is not shown at the end of the installation (966480).

  • The input box for editing a Wired connection static IP address doesn't appear correctly (1530323).

  • Ubuntu installer says: The creation of swap space in partition failed (990744 Workaround Exists).

Lubuntu Applications

This is our list of known bugs affecting applications that Lubuntu uses but relies on others to maintain.

  • gnumeric menu ->help ->about gnumeric -> license button, does not work. (1516454).

  • Software properties gtk implies my cpu is unknown and not working. (1444682).

Lubuntu-specific Bugs

These are maintained by the Lubuntu team.

LXDE

  • run dialog called from one desktop opens on the desktop with preferences dialog, regardless of which desktop is current (1445818).

  • changing multiple desktop names only results in the first being changed. (1522625).

  • xenial boots to black wallpaper (1551446).

Lubuntu Desktop Installer

All Desktop images now require a DVD or USB.

  • The keyboard is still installed as US-English even if another language is selected during the installation (1549529 Workaround Exists).

Lubuntu Alternate Installer

Lubuntu Alternate remains a CD sized image.

  • Lubuntu Alternate images are over sized, as a workaround please use Beta1 and upgrade.
  • Keyboard layout step is missed (1559507 Workaround Exists).

  • Lubuntu Software Centre only lists installed applications when lubuntu installed via alternate image (1467517 Workaround Exists).

PowerPC is only supported on Lubuntu LTS releases.

Feedback

Development of Lubuntu 16.10, the Yakkety Yak, 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 created images for standard PCs, laptops and netbooks.

Please feel free to contact us with feedback.

YakketyYak/Alpha2/Lubuntu (last edited 2016-07-28 11:50:39 by tsimonq2)