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| {{{#!html <p>Read this guide in other languages:</p> <br><hr><br> }}} ##<a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes/Lubuntu/Arabic"> ##<img src="http://lubuntu.me/wp-content/plugins/azurecurve-flags/images/sa.png"> العَرَبِية ##</a> ##<a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes/Lubuntu/Dutch"> ##<img src="http://lubuntu.me/wp-content/plugins/azurecurve-flags/images/nl.png"> Nederlands ##</a> ##<a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes/Lubuntu/French"> ##<img src="http://lubuntu.me/wp-content/plugins/azurecurve-flags/images/fr.png"> Français ##</a> ##<a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes/Lubuntu/German"> ##<img src="http://lubuntu.me/wp-content/plugins/azurecurve-flags/images/de.png"> Deutsch ##</a> ##<a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes/Lubuntu/Polish"> ##<img src="http://lubuntu.me/wp-content/plugins/azurecurve-flags/images/pl.png"> Polski ##</a> ##<a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes/Lubuntu/Japanese"> ##<img src="http://lubuntu.me/wp-content/plugins/azurecurve-flags/images/jp.png"> 日本語 ##</a> ##<a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes/Lubuntu/Portuguese"> ##<img src="http://lubuntu.me/wp-content/plugins/azurecurve-flags/images/pt.png"> Português ##</a> ##<a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes/Lubuntu/Spanish"> ##<img src="http://lubuntu.me/wp-content/plugins/azurecurve-flags/images/es.png"> Español ##</a> ##<a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes/Lubuntu/Viking"> ##<img src="http://lubuntu.me/wp-content/plugins/azurecurve-flags/images/se.png"> Viking ##Futhark</a> = New Features in Lubuntu 16.04 LTS = ##Update features - These are from Ubuntu 15.10 * Kernel is now the 4.4 LTS kernel to sync with the 16.04 release. |
= New Features in Lubuntu 16.10 = * '''The switch to LXQt has been postponed until 17.04.''' * We now ship with Linux Kernel 4.8. |
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| * Many LXDE components have been updated with bug fix releases. * An update of the artwork (more icons, theme update, more compatibilities ...). * lubuntu-extra-sessions: In the past, selecting different sessions (netbook, gaming etc.) was installed by default. This is now an optional extra that can be installed by those who want this added functionality. * Lubuntu PPC Mac images are available in this [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LTS | LTS]] release. |
* LXDE components have been updated. * The artwork has received an update. |
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| ##Update applications if applicable | |
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| * [[http://wiki.lxde.org/en/PCManFM | Pcmanfm]], a fast and lightweight files manager using gio/gvfs. | * [[http://wiki.lxde.org/en/PCManFM | PCManFM]], a fast and lightweight file manager. |
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| * [[https://launchpad.net/lightdm | Lightdm]], using the simple GTK greeter * Firefox, the famous web browser. |
* [[https://launchpad.net/lightdm | LightDM]], using the simple GTK greeter. * Mozilla Firefox. |
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| Lubuntu is a good operating system for many old computers, but not for all of them. Some computers have too little horsepower or memory. A rule of thumb is that the computer should not pre-date 2000. The desktop images for lubuntu 16.04 requires a DVD / USB device to write it to, the alternate images are for those with have non-standard setups or Low RAM. | Lubuntu is a good operating system for many old computers, but not for all of them. Some computers have too little horsepower or memory. A rule of thumb is that the computer should not be more than 10 years old. |
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| '''Memory (RAM)''' | === Memory (RAM) === |
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| For advanced internet services like Google+, YouTube, Google Docs and Facebook, your computer needs about 1 GB of RAM. | For advanced internet services like Google+, You``Tube, Google Drive, and Facebook, your computer needs at least 1 GB of RAM. |
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| For local programs like LibreOffice and simple browsing habits, your computer needs about 512 MB of RAM. See [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/Documentation/MinimalInstall | minimal]] for systems below that RAM. | For local programs like Libre``Office and simple browsing habits, your computer needs at least 512 MB of RAM. |
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| '''Processor (CPU)''' | === Processor (CPU) === |
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| The minimum specification for CPU is Pentium 4 or Pentium M or AMD K8. Older processors are too slow and AMD K7 has problems with flash video. '''Graphics chip / card''' Nvidia, AMD/ATI/Radeon and Intel work out of the box, or the system can be tweaked to work fairly easily. You can get help at the [[http://ubuntuforums.org|Ubuntu Forums]]. With such graphics, or if you don't know, try the current Lubuntu version. |
The minimum specification for CPU is Pentium 4 or Pentium M or AMD K8. Older processors are too slow and the AMD K7 has problems with Flash video. |
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| * Celeron M computers can have trouble installing, [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BootOptions/before--after|workaround exists.]] | * To upgrade from Lubuntu 16.04 LTS, read [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/#Upgrading_from_last_release|our instructions for doing so]]. |
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| * For a full list of issues and features common to Ubuntu, please refer to the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes | Ubuntu release notes]]. | * For a full list of issues and features common to Ubuntu, please refer to the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/YakketyYak/ReleaseNotes | Ubuntu release notes]]. |
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| For bugs affecting all flavors, please refer to the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes | Ubuntu release notes]]. | For bugs affecting all flavors, please refer to the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/YakketyYak/ReleaseNotes | Ubuntu release notes]]. |
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| * 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]]). * Software properties gtk implies my cpu is unknown and not working. ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-drivers-common/+bug/1444682|1444682]]). |
* gnumeric menu ->help ->about gnumeric -> license button, does not work. ([[https://pad.lv/1516454|1516454]]). * Software properties gtk implies my cpu is unknown and not working. ([[https://pad.lv/1444682|1444682]]). * Desktop file does not open Image``Magick from the menu ([[https://pad.lv/1550210|1550210]]). * gparted does not recognize the iso9660 file system in cloned Ubuntu USB boot drives ([[https://pad.lv/1622313|1622313]]). * sh: 1: /lib/libc.so.6: not found ([[https://pad.lv/1473142|1473142]]). '''(fix pending)''' |
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| * 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]]). * changing multiple desktop names only results in the first being changed. ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxpanel/+bug/1522625|1522625]]). |
* 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]]). |
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| ## === Graphics and Display === ## commented out as unless lxde breaks something, such bugs would be across flavours and belong in 'shared'. |
=== Lubuntu Installer === |
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| === Lubuntu Desktop Installer === ==== 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! === Lubuntu Alternate Installer === * Cursor invisible after timeout and screen-saving ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-intel/+bug/1572640 | 1572640 ]]) and possibly ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-intel/+bug/1568604 | 1568604]]). '''All Alternate images now require a DVD or USB. As a workaround, use the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/Alternate_ISO#CD_image |server or netboot]] images.''' == PowerPC == ## this should stay in template PowerPC is only supported on Lubuntu LTS releases. ## this can be changed as needed, at least for non-LTS versions * 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]]). ## this should stay in template, except on non-LTS Do check with the [[PowerPCFAQ]] for known issues that are PPC specific. |
* '''All images require a DVD or USB. As a workaround, use the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/Alternate_ISO#CD_image|server or netboot]] images.''' * Lubuntu 16.10 slideshow still incorrectly showing Lubuntu Software Center ([[https://pad.lv/1633148|1633148]]). * GTK warning about "The :insensitive pseudo-class is deprecated. Use :disabled instead." in Lubuntu 16.10 installer output ([[https://pad.lv/1633135|1633135]]). |
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| * 3 years support | * This release is supported for 9 months. |
New Features in Lubuntu 16.10
The switch to LXQt has been postponed until 17.04.
- We now ship with Linux Kernel 4.8.
- General bug fix release as we prepare for LXQt.
- LXDE components have been updated.
- The artwork has received an update.
Lubuntu Applications
Based on the lightweight LXDE desktop environment.
PCManFM, a fast and lightweight file manager.
Openbox, the fast and extensible, default windows-manager of LXDE.
LightDM, using the simple GTK greeter.
- Mozilla Firefox.
For more detail, please see the full list of applications.
System Requirements
Lubuntu is a good operating system for many old computers, but not for all of them. Some computers have too little horsepower or memory. A rule of thumb is that the computer should not be more than 10 years old.
Memory (RAM)
For advanced internet services like Google+, YouTube, Google Drive, and Facebook, your computer needs at least 1 GB of RAM.
For local programs like LibreOffice and simple browsing habits, your computer needs at least 512 MB of RAM.
Processor (CPU)
The minimum specification for CPU is Pentium 4 or Pentium M or AMD K8. Older processors are too slow and the AMD K7 has problems with Flash video.
Upgrade
To upgrade from Lubuntu 16.04 LTS, read our instructions for doing so.
Ubuntu Release notes
For a full list of issues and features common to Ubuntu, please refer to the Ubuntu release notes.
Known Problems
Common Infrastructure
For bugs affecting all flavors, please refer to the Ubuntu release notes.
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).
Desktop file does not open ImageMagick from the menu (1550210).
gparted does not recognize the iso9660 file system in cloned Ubuntu USB boot drives (1622313).
sh: 1: /lib/libc.so.6: not found (1473142). (fix pending)
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).
Lubuntu Installer
All images require a DVD or USB. As a workaround, use the server or netboot images.
Lubuntu 16.10 slideshow still incorrectly showing Lubuntu Software Center (1633148).
GTK warning about "The :insensitive pseudo-class is deprecated. Use :disabled instead." in Lubuntu 16.10 installer output (1633135).
Get Lubuntu
Head over here to get it.
Support
- This release is supported for 9 months.
YakketyYak/ReleaseNotes/Lubuntu (last edited 2017-04-10 21:51:00 by tsimonq2)