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##<a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XenialXerus/ReleaseNotes/Lubuntu/Arabic">
##<img src="http://lubuntu.me/wp-content/plugins/azurecurve-flags/images/sa.png">&nbsp;&nbsp;العَرَبِية
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= 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 =
 * '''LXQt images are 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+, YouTube, 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 LibreOffice 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.]]  * The upgrade from Lubuntu 16.04 LTS works fine.
 * 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]]).
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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]]).

## === Graphics and Display ===
## commented out as unless lxde breaks something, such bugs would be across flavours and belong in 'shared'.
 * 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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==== All Desktop images now require a DVD or USB. ==== ==== All images require a DVD or USB. ====
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 * 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]]).  * from alternate lubuntu installs network manager does not manage devices or give network info ([[https://pad.lv/1617063|1617063]])
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== 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.
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 * 3 years support  * This release is supported for 9 months.

New Features in Lubuntu 16.10

  • LXQt images are 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

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

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).

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 Desktop Installer

All images require a DVD or USB.

Lubuntu Alternate Installer

  • from alternate lubuntu installs network manager does not manage devices or give network info (1617063)

All Alternate images now require a DVD or USB. As a workaround, use the server or netboot images.

Get Lubuntu

Head over here to get it.

Support

  • This release is supported for 9 months.
  • Contact us.

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