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> <>|| We’re preparing Lubuntu 17.04, Zesty Zapus, for distribution in April 2017. With this second 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 2 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 2 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 triage at [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/Testing| Lubuntu testing]]. * Lubuntu developers. * People wanting to see and test how the current snapshot of Lubuntu 17.04 will look and behave. == Getting Lubuntu 17.04 Alpha 2 == The full listing of available images is [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/zesty/alpha-2/ | 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]]. == Alpha 2 Highlights == * An LXQt image is still being worked on, please be patient. * Various different LXDE packages have been updated, for example LXPanel has been updated to 0.9.3 from 0.8.2. * This Zesty Zapus snapshot includes the v4.9 kernel. ---- = Known Problems = ## commented out until beta2, then remove common infrastructure section below ##<> == 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://pad.lv/1516454|1516454]]). * abiword text cursor and border start to flicker. ([[https://pad.lv/1574278|1574278]]). * unable to unlock session after suspend ([[https://pad.lv/1656399|1656399]]). * 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]]). - '''FIX INCOMING, waiting on imagemagick to migrate from proposed''' * gparted does not recognize the iso9660 file system in cloned Ubuntu USB boot drives ([[https://pad.lv/1622313|1622313]]). == Lubuntu-specific Bugs == These are maintained by the Lubuntu team. We are currently having some artwork issues, but our artwork team is working hard to fix them. The progress is tracked in [[https://pad.lv/1659745|bug 1659745]]. === LXDE === * 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]]). === Lubuntu Installer === * '''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]]). = Feedback = Development of Lubuntu 17.04, the Zesty Zapus, 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]]. Please feel free to [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/ContactUs|contact us]] with feedback.