http://blog.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce hourly 1 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://gmane.org/img/gmane-25t.png http://gmane.org http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/115 The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop and Server, continuing Ubuntu's tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. Read more about the features of Ubuntu 8.10 in the following press releases: Desktop edition http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-8.10-desktop Server edition http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-8.10-server Ubuntu 8.10 will be supported for 18 months on both desktops and servers. Users requiring a longer support lifetime may choose to continue using Ubuntu 8.04 LTS rather than upgrading to or installing 8.10. Ubuntu 8.10 is also the basis for new 8.10 releases of Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and UbuntuStudio: http://kubuntu.org/news/8.10-release http://xubuntu.org/news/intrepid/release http://ubuntustudio.org/8-10_release_note To Get Ubuntu 8.10 ------------------ To download Ubuntu 8.10, or obtain CDs, visit: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu Because Ubuntu 8.04 LTS is a long-term sup Ubuntu Announcements 2008-10-30T14:11:31 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/114 The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the Release Candidate for Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop and Server. Codenamed "Intrepid Ibex", 8.10 continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. We consider this release candidate to be complete, stable, and suitable for testing by any user. Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop Edition delivers the features you need for an increasingly mobile digital life, including 3G wireless support and guest sessions that lets users temporarily share computers without compromising security. Ubuntu 8.10 Server Edition consolidates its support for virtualization with an integrated Virtual Machine builder, and brings with it a fully-supported Java stack and support for per-user directory encryption. The Ubuntu 8.10 family of variants, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, UbuntuStudio, and Mythbuntu, also reach RC status today. The final release of Ubuntu 8.10 is scheduled for 30 October 2008 and will be supported for 18 Steve Langasek 2008-10-23T22:55:36 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/113 The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the beta release of Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop and Server. Codenamed "Intrepid Ibex", 8.10 continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop Edition delivers the features you need for an increasingly mobile digital life, including 3G wireless support and guest sessions that lets users temporarily share computers without compromising security. Ubuntu 8.10 Server consolidates its support for virtualization with an integrated Virtual Machine builder, and brings with it a fully-supported Java stack and support for per-user directory encryption. The Ubuntu 8.10 family of variants, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, UbuntuStudio, and Mythbuntu, also reach beta status today. Desktop features ---------------- Xorg 7.4 brings improved support for automatic configuration of input hardware, such as keyboards and mice. 3G support: Network Manager 0.7 comes with a number of gr Steve Langasek 2008-10-02T20:08:19 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/112 Ubuntu announced the release of 7.04 almost 18 months ago, on April 19, 2007. As with the earlier releases, Ubuntu committed to ongoing security and critical fixes for a period of 18 months. The support period is now nearing its end and Ubuntu 7.04 will reach end of life on Sunday, October 19th, 2008. At that time, Ubuntu Security Notices will no longer include information or updated packages for Ubuntu 7.04. The supported upgrade path from Ubuntu 7.04 is via Ubuntu 7.10. Instructions and caveats for the upgrade may be found at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GutsyUpgrades. Note that upgrades to version 8.04 LTS and beyond are only supported in multiple steps, via an upgrade first to 7.10, then to 8.04 LTS. Both Ubuntu 7.10 and Ubuntu 8.04 LTS continue to be actively supported with security updates and select high-impact bug fixes. All announcements of official security updates for Ubuntu releases are sent to the ubuntu-security-announce mailing list, information about which may be found at https://lists. Steve Langasek 2008-09-26T22:39:41 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/111 The Ubuntu team is proud to announce the release of Ubuntu 8.04.1 LTS, the first maintenance update to Ubuntu's 8.04 LTS release. In all, over 200 updates have been integrated, and updated installation media has been provided so that fewer updates will need to be downloaded after installation. These include security updates and corrections for other high-impact bugs, with a focus on maintaining stability and compatibility with Ubuntu 8.04 LTS. To Get Ubuntu 8.04.1 LTS ------------------------ To download Ubuntu 8.04.1 LTS, or obtain CDs, visit: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download Beginning with this maintenance release, users of Ubuntu 6.06 LTS will be offered an automatic upgrade to 8.04 via Update Manager. As always, upgrades to the latest version of Ubuntu are entirely free of charge. For further information about upgrading, see http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/upgrading We recommend that all users read the release notes, which document caveats and workarounds for known issues. They are Steve Langasek 2008-07-03T22:18:52 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/110 The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Long-Term Support) on desktop and server, continuing Ubuntu's tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. Read more about the features of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS in the following press releases: Desktop edition http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-8.04-lts-desktop Server edition http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-8.04-lts-server Ubuntu 8.04 LTS will be maintained and supported for three years on the desktop and five years on the server. Ubuntu 8.04 LTS is also the basis for the new 8.04 release of Kubuntu: http://kubuntu.org/news/8.04-release 8.04 brings a restructuring of Edubuntu as the Ubuntu Education Edition. The education desktop and application bundle now installs as an add-on to a standard Ubuntu desktop. http://www.edubuntu.org/news/8.04-release The Ubuntu 8.04 family of variants, Xubuntu, UbuntuStudio, and Mythbuntu, are also released today: http:/ Ubuntu Announcements 2008-04-24T12:17:20 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/109 The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the Release Candidate for Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Long-Term Support) on desktop and server. Codenamed "Hardy Heron", 8.04 LTS continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. We consider this release candidate to be complete, stable, and suitable for testing by any user. Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition features incremental improvements to familiar applications, with an emphasis on stability for this second Ubuntu long-term support release, and is easier than ever to try out with the new Wubi installer. Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server Edition follows in the footsteps of Ubuntu 7.10 with even more virtualization support and security enhancements - enabling AppArmor for more applications by default, improving protection of kernel memory against attacks, and supporting KVM and iSCSI technologies out of the box. The Ubuntu 8.04 LTS family of variants, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, UbuntuStudio, a Steve Langasek 2008-04-18T15:14:41 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/108 Ubuntu announced the release of 6.10 almost 18 months ago, on October 26, 2006. As with the earlier releases, Ubuntu committed to ongoing security and critical fixes for a period of 18 months. The support period is now nearing its end and Ubuntu 6.10 will reach end of life on Friday April 25th, 2008. At that time, Ubuntu Security Notices will no longer include information or updated packages for Ubuntu 6.10. The supported upgrade path from Ubuntu 6.10 is via Ubuntu 7.04. Instructions and caveats for the upgrade may be found at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FeistyUpgrades. Note that upgrades to version 7.10 and beyond are only supported in multiple steps, via an upgrade first to 7.04, then to 7.10. Both Ubuntu 7.04 and Ubuntu 7.10 continue to be actively supported with security updates and select high-impact bug fixes. All announcements of official security updates for Ubuntu releases are sent to the ubuntu-security-announce mailing list, information about which may be found at https://lists.ubuntu.com/m Steve Langasek 2008-03-25T20:04:26 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/107 The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the beta release of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Long-Term Support) on desktop and server. Codenamed "Hardy Heron", 8.04 LTS continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition features incremental improvements to familiar applications, with an emphasis on stability for this second Ubuntu long-term support release, and is easier than ever to try out with the new Wubi installer. Ubuntu 8.04 LTS server follows in the footsteps of Ubuntu 7.10 with even more virtualization support and security enhancements - enabling AppArmor for more applications by default, improving protection of kernel memory against attacks, and supporting KVM and iSCSI technologies out of the box. The Ubuntu 8.04 family of variants, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, UbuntuStudio, and Mythbuntu, also reach beta status today. Desktop features ---------------- Improved application selection Steve Langasek 2008-03-21T01:20:42 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/106 Martin Pitt 2008-01-21T18:25:30 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/105 The Ubuntu team is happy to announce the first release of Ubuntu JeOS, Ubuntu JeOS 7.10. Pronounced "juice", Ubuntu JeOS (Just Enough Operating System) is an efficient variant of Ubuntu configured specifically for virtual appliances. ISVs looking to develop virtual appliances will have a compelling platform in Ubuntu JeOS, an OS optimised for virtualisation that greatly reduces the complexity and maintenance overhead normally associated with general purpose operating systems. Ubuntu JeOS Edition has been tuned to take advantage of key performance technologies of the latest virtualisation products from VMware. This combination of reduced size and optimized performance ensures that Ubuntu JeOS Edition delivers a highly efficient use of server resources in large virtual deployments. You can read more about Ubuntu JeOS in the following press release: http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-jeos To Get Ubuntu JeOS 7.10 ----------------------- The JeOS 7.10 CD image for x86 systems can be found at: http://cd Steve Langasek 2007-11-15T22:39:06 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/104 The Ubuntu team is proud to announce version 7.10 of the Ubuntu family of distributions. Ubuntu is a full-featured Linux distribution for desktops, laptops, and servers, with a fast and easy install and regular releases. A tightly-integrated selection of excellent applications is included, and an incredible variety of add-on software is just a few clicks away. Read more about the features of Ubuntu 7.10 in the following press releases: Ubuntu 7.10 http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu710 Desktop edition http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-desktop710 Server edition http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-server710 Ubuntu family http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-family710 Professional technical support is available from Canonical Limited and hundreds of other companies around the world. For more information about support, visit http://www.ubuntu.com/support Ubuntu 7.10 will be supported for 18 months on both desktops and servers. Users requiring a longer support lifetime on se Ubuntu Announcements 2007-10-18T11:15:03 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/103 The Ubuntu team is proud to announce the Release Candidate for version 7.10 of Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Edubuntu, Gobuntu, and Xubuntu codenamed "Gutsy Gibbon". The Release Candidate includes installable live Desktop CDs, server images, alternate text-mode installation CDs, and an upgrade wizard for users of the current stable release. We consider this release candidate to be complete, stable, and suitable for testing by any user. The final release of version 7.10 is scheduled for 18 October 2007 and will be supported for 18 months on both desktops and servers. Users requiring a longer support lifetime on servers may choose to continue using Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, with security support until 2011, rather than upgrade to 7.10. Before installing or upgrading to Ubuntu 7.10 please read https://wiki.ubuntu.com/GutsyReleaseNotes About The Release Candidate --------------------------- The purpose of the Release Candidate is to solicit one last round of testing before the final release. Here are ways that you can help: Steve Langasek 2007-10-11T21:21:05 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/102 The Ubuntu team is proud to announce the beta release of Ubuntu 7.10 and its variants, Kubuntu, Edubuntu and Xubuntu. Codenamed "Gutsy Gibbon", 7.10 continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. Ubuntu 7.10 on the desktop features a cutting-edge graphical experience with composited desktop effects, fully automated printer installation, and superior support for Firefox browser plugins. Ubuntu 7.10 server edition brings enhanced security-in-depth with AppArmor and easy install-time options for multiple common server configurations. Desktop highlights ------------------ Compiz Fusion: This innovative compositing window manager enables 3-D desktop effects that let users work with, and see, their desktops in completely new ways. Printer installation: In GNOME, printers are automatically configured for use as soon as they are connected. Free Flash support with Gnash: Ubuntu 7.10 leads the pack with a pr Steve Langasek 2007-09-27T12:59:10 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/101 The Ubuntu team is proud to announce version 7.04 of the Ubuntu family of distributions. Ubuntu is a Linux distribution for your desktop or server, with a fast and easy install, regular releases, a tight selection of excellent software installed by default, an incredible variety of add-on software available with a few clicks, and professional technical support from Canonical Limited and hundreds of other companies around the world. Ubuntu 7.04 is also the basis for new 7.04 releases of Kubuntu and Edubuntu: Kubuntu announcement http://www.kubuntu.org/announcements/7.04-release.php Edubuntu announcement http://www.edubuntu.org/news/7.04-release Ubuntu 7.04 will be supported for 18 months on both desktops and servers. Note that 6.06 LTS is a long-term support release, and so users requiring a longer support lifetime may choose to continue using that version rather than upgrade to or install 7.04. Read more in the following press releases: Ubuntu 7.04 http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu704 Ubuntu Announcements 2007-04-19T14:18:16 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/100 The Beta for Kubuntu 7.04 is now available for download. Kubuntu is a user friendly operating system based on KDE, the K Desktop Environment. With a predictable 6 month release cycle and part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntu is the GNU/Linux distribution for everyone. Download Kubuntu 7.04 ----------------------------- If you are running Kubuntu 6.10 and want to upgrade to 7.04 Beta please test our new upgrade tool. https://wiki.kubuntu.org/KubuntuDistUpgrade For new installs, download the ISO CD image. Please download using bittorrent if possible. Europe: http://se.releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/7.04 (Sweden) http://es.releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/7.04 (Spain) http://nl.releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/7.04 (The Netherlands) http://ie.releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/7.04 (Ireland) http://it.releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/7.04 (Italy) http://de.releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/7.04 (Germany) http://bg.releases.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/7.04 (Bulgaria) Australia: http://au.releases.ubuntu. Jonathan Riddell 2007-03-23T16:59:56 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/99 The Ubuntu team is proud to announce the beta release of Ubuntu 7.04. Ubuntu 7.04 is the most user-friendly Ubuntu to date and includes a ground-breaking Windows migration assistant, excellent wireless networking support and improved multimedia support. Ubuntu 7.04 server edition adds support for hardware facilities that speed up the use of virtual machines as well as other improved hardware support, making it an excellent choice as a web, database, file and print server, the fastest growing area of Linux server use. Desktop highlights ------------------ Windows migration tool: The new migration tool recognises Internet Explorer bookmarks, Firefox favourites, desktop wallpaper, AOL IM contacts, and Yahoo IM contacts, and imports them into Ubuntu during installation. This offers easier and faster migration for new users of Ubuntu and individuals wanting to run a dual-boot system. Easy-to-install codec wizards: A new guided wizard for installing codecs not shipped with Ubuntu gives users a safe way of in Tollef Fog Heen 2007-03-23T15:51:15 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/98 Ubuntu announced the release of 5.10 almost 18 months ago, on October 13th. As with the earlier releases, Ubuntu committed to ongoing security and critical fixes for a period of 18 months. The support period is now nearing its end and Ubuntu 5.10 will reach end of life on Friday April 13th 2007. At that time, Ubuntu Security Notices will no longer include information or updated packages for Ubuntu 5.10. The supported upgrade path from Ubuntu 5.10 is via Ubuntu 6.06 LTS. Instructions and caveats for the upgrade may be found at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/DapperUpgrades. Note that upgrades to version 6.10 and beyond are only supported in multiple steps, via an upgrade first to 6.06 LTS, then to 6.10. Both Ubuntu 6.06 LTS and Ubuntu 6.10 continue to be actively supported with security updates and select high-impact bug fixes. All announcements of official security updates for Ubuntu releases are sent to the ubuntu-security-announce mailing list, information about which may be found at https://lists.ubun Tollef Fog Heen 2007-03-14T21:06:24 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/97 The Ubuntu Technical Board has made two technical decisions of which we would like to inform the Ubuntu community. Both of these decisions concern the upcoming 7.04 release of Ubuntu, scheduled for mid-April. Proprietary Drivers ------------------- Summary: Ubuntu 7.04 will preserve the status quo with respect to proprietary video drivers. As in previous releases, these drivers will be provided for the convenience of users who choose to use them, but they will not be activated by default. Full decision: There has been a great deal of discussion within the Ubuntu community regarding a technical proposal (the enabling of Composite support by default) which would necessitate the use of certain closed-source video drivers in a default installation of Ubuntu. In response to this controversy, a meeting was convened among representatives of the Technical Board and Community Council to evaluate the issues. The following conclusions were reached by this group: * The desktop effects Matt Zimmerman 2007-02-13T17:31:42 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/96 Hello, We are pleased to announce some exciting upcoming events in the Ubuntu project. We are looking forward to the release of Ubuntu 7.04 in April 07, but our gaze also shifts beyond that to ... Ubuntu Education Summit - 3-4 May 2007 - Sevilla, Spain - The Ubuntu Education Summit will discuss issues which impact users or stakeholders of Ubuntu products in the Education sector. The target audience covers educators, decision-makers, government, developers and anyone with an interest in the deployment of Ubuntu/Edubuntu/Kubuntu in education settings. - http://wiki.ubuntu.com/UES-Sevilla Ubucon - Sevilla - 5 May 2007 - Sevilla, Spain - A one day community-led and community focused event. This is the Ubuntu community at its best. Come listen, learn, contribute, and share your Ubuntu experiences at this uniquely Ubuntu unconference! - http://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuconSevilla Ubuntu Developer Summit - 6-11 May 2007 - Sevilla, Spain - A technical, hands on gathering Matt Zimmerman 2007-02-12T16:33:05 http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce/95 The Xubuntu community is happy to announce the release of Xubuntu 6.10, codenamed "Edgy Eft". This release includes both installable Desktop CDs and alternate text-mode installation CDs for several architectures. Xubuntu is a Linux distribution for your desktop or server, with a fast and easy install, regular releases, a tight selection of excellent packages installed by default, every other package you can imagine available with a few clicks. Upgrading from Xubuntu 6.06 -------------------------------------------- NOTE: There is a recently discovered bug which makes upgrading via the graphical update-manager crash and leave the upgrade process in a state that can only be recovered from by dropping to the command line. Therefore, it is recommended that instead of upgrade-manager, the command line upgrade method is used by invoking apt-get dist-upgrade. Neither a clean install from the CD nor the other Ubuntu variants are affected by this bug. Download ------------------- Get the desktop or alternate i Jani Monoses 2006-10-27T08:52:57 Search the mailing list at Gmane query http://search.gmane.org/?group=$group=gmane.linux.ubuntu.announce