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| The Ubuntu developers are moving very quickly to bring you the absolute latest and greatest software the Open Source Community has to offer. The Jaunty Jackalope Alpha 1 is the first alpha release of Ubuntu 9.04, beginning the process of introducing new features for the next version of Ubuntu. | The Ubuntu developers are moving quickly to bring you the latest and greatest software the Open Source Community has to offer. This is the Ubuntu 9.04 beta release, which brings a host of excellent new features. |
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| '''This is still an alpha release. Do not install it on production machines. The final stable version will be released on April 23rd, 2009.''' | '''Note: This is a beta release. Do not install it on production machines. The final stable version will be released on April 23rd, 2009.''' = Download = Get it while it's hot. ISOs and torrents are available at: http://releases.ubuntu.com/releases/9.04/ (Ubuntu Desktop and Server) <<BR>> http://releases.ubuntu.com/releases/edubuntu/9.04/ (Ubuntu Education Edition) <<BR>> http://releases.ubuntu.com/releases/kubuntu/9.04/ (Kubuntu) [[https://wiki.kubuntu.org/JauntyJackalope/Alpha6/Kubuntu | Kubuntu release notes]]<<BR>> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/9.04/beta/ (Ubuntu Netbook Remix and Ubuntu MID) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/9.04/beta/ (Xubuntu) <<BR>> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/9.04/beta/ (Ubuntu``Studio) <<BR>> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/mythbuntu/releases/9.04/beta/ (Mythbuntu) <<BR>> ## http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/netboot/9.04/beta/ (Ubuntu ARM) Local mirrors are also available: '''FIXME: import mirror list automatically''' |
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| To upgrade from Ubuntu 8.10, press Alt+F2 and type in "{{{update-manager -d}}}" (without the quotes) into the command box. Update Manager should open up and tell you: {{{New distribution release '9.04' is available.}}} Click {{{Upgrade}}} and follow the on-screen instructions. | To upgrade from Ubuntu 8.10 on a desktop system, press Alt+F2 and type in "{{{update-manager -d}}}" (without the quotes) into the command box. Update Manager should open up and tell you: {{{New distribution release '9.04' is available.}}} Click {{{Upgrade}}} and follow the on-screen instructions. |
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| = New Features in Jaunty = | To upgrade from Ubuntu 8.10 on a server system: install the `update-manager-core` package if it is not already installed; edit `/etc/update-manager/release-upgrades` and set `Prompt=normal`; launch the upgrade tool with the command `sudo do-release-upgrade`; and follow the on-screen instructions. |
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| These features are showcased for your attention. Please test them and report any bugs you find on Launchpad: http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu . | = New features since Ubuntu 8.10 = |
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| FIXME: what new features are there? | These features are showcased for your attention. Please test them and report any bugs you find on Launchpad: |
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| = Download Alpha 1 = | http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu |
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| Get it while it's hot. ISOs and torrents are available at: | == Updated packages == |
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| http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/jaunty/alpha-1/ (Ubuntu) <<BR>> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/jaunty/alpha-1/ (Ubuntu Education Edition) <<BR>> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/jaunty/alpha-1/ (Kubuntu) <<BR>> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/jaunty/alpha-1/ (Xubuntu) <<BR>> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/jaunty/alpha-1/ (Ubuntu``Studio) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/mythbuntu/releases/jaunty/alpha-1/ (Mythbuntu) |
As with every new release, packages -- applications and software of all kinds -- are being updated at a rapid pace. For a list of all packages being accepted for 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope, please subscribe to Jaunty-changes: |
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| = Known Issues = | https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/jaunty-changes |
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| As is to be expected at this stage of the release process, there are several known bugs that users are likely to run into with Jaunty Alpha 1. We have documented them here for your convenience along with any known workarounds, so that you don't need to spend time reporting these bugs again: | == X.Org server 1.6 == |
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| FIXME: we need to know what the issues are... | The latest [[http://www.x.org|X.Org]] server, version 1.6, is available in Jaunty. For a little while, this will again cause increased instability for some users while the proprietary video drivers catch up. |
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| = Reporting Bugs = | == New style for notifications and notification preferences == Included in Jaunty is a simple menu which can be used to set preferences for notification icons, such as where they pop up on the taskbar. There is a possibility that Ubuntu 9.04 will get a whole new notification system, as shown in the Flash movie here: http://www.markshuttleworth.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/jaunty904_notifications_example1_web_092.swf == Linux kernel 2.6.28 == Ubuntu 9.04 Beta includes the 2.6.28-11.37 [[http://kernel.org|kernel]] based on 2.6.28.8. == Ext4 filesystem support == Ubuntu 9.04 Beta supports the option of installing the new ext4 file system. ext3 will remain the default filesystem for Jaunty, and we will consider ext4 as the default for the next release based on user feedback. Ext4 support in gparted has been provided by Curtis Gedak. = Known issues = As is to be expected at this stage of the release process, there are several known bugs that users are likely to run into with Ubuntu 9.04 Beta. We have documented them here for your convenience along with any known workarounds, so that you don't need to spend time reporting these bugs again: * The "encrypted home directory" option that was available in the desktop installer in previous alpha milestones has been disabled due to outstanding issues and will not be enabled as an install option for the final release. * A new XServer, version 1.6, is included in Ubuntu 9.04 Beta. The binary proprietary fglrx driver is not yet supported for this server and will exhibit various serious issues if run against it. Users of this driver are encouraged to wait or to switch to the open source -ati driver in the meantime. Bug:313027 * Users of Intel i845 or i865 video chipsets are unable to load X, getting an error message of "Fatal server error: Couldn't bind memory for BO front buffer". Users on these systems are advised to wait for a resolution to this bug before upgrading. Bug:304871 ## * The OEM mode on Kubuntu images fails after reboot in Jaunty Alpha 5. Investigation of this issue is ongoing. Bug:309482 * Ctrl-Alt-Backspace is now disabled, to reduce issues experienced by users who accidentally trigger the key combo. Users who do want this function can enable it in their xorg.conf, or via the command {{{dontzap --disable}}}. * Font sizes may be abnormally small or large on monitors which mis-report their capabilities. If you suspect this may be the case, please see [[X/Troubleshooting/HugeFonts]] for steps to troubleshoot this issue. = Reporting bugs = |
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| = More Information = | = More information = |
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= Credits = The Alpha 1 technical overview is brought to you by: * Steve Langasek |
Table of Contents |
Introduction
The Ubuntu developers are moving quickly to bring you the latest and greatest software the Open Source Community has to offer. This is the Ubuntu 9.04 beta release, which brings a host of excellent new features.
Note: This is a beta release. Do not install it on production machines. The final stable version will be released on April 23rd, 2009.
= Download =
Get it while it's hot. ISOs and torrents are available at:
http://releases.ubuntu.com/releases/9.04/ (Ubuntu Desktop and Server)
http://releases.ubuntu.com/releases/edubuntu/9.04/ (Ubuntu Education Edition)
http://releases.ubuntu.com/releases/kubuntu/9.04/ (Kubuntu) Kubuntu release notes
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/9.04/beta/ (Ubuntu Netbook Remix and Ubuntu MID) http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/9.04/beta/ (Xubuntu)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/9.04/beta/ (UbuntuStudio)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/mythbuntu/releases/9.04/beta/ (Mythbuntu)
Local mirrors are also available:
FIXME: import mirror list automatically
Upgrading from Ubuntu 8.10
To upgrade from Ubuntu 8.10 on a desktop system, press Alt+F2 and type in "update-manager -d" (without the quotes) into the command box. Update Manager should open up and tell you: New distribution release '9.04' is available. Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.
To upgrade from Ubuntu 8.10 on a server system: install the update-manager-core package if it is not already installed; edit /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades and set Prompt=normal; launch the upgrade tool with the command sudo do-release-upgrade; and follow the on-screen instructions.
New features since Ubuntu 8.10
These features are showcased for your attention. Please test them and report any bugs you find on Launchpad:
Updated packages
As with every new release, packages -- applications and software of all kinds -- are being updated at a rapid pace. For a list of all packages being accepted for 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope, please subscribe to Jaunty-changes:
X.Org server 1.6
The latest X.Org server, version 1.6, is available in Jaunty. For a little while, this will again cause increased instability for some users while the proprietary video drivers catch up.
New style for notifications and notification preferences
Included in Jaunty is a simple menu which can be used to set preferences for notification icons, such as where they pop up on the taskbar. There is a possibility that Ubuntu 9.04 will get a whole new notification system, as shown in the Flash movie here:
Linux kernel 2.6.28
Ubuntu 9.04 Beta includes the 2.6.28-11.37 kernel based on 2.6.28.8.
Ext4 filesystem support
Ubuntu 9.04 Beta supports the option of installing the new ext4 file system. ext3 will remain the default filesystem for Jaunty, and we will consider ext4 as the default for the next release based on user feedback.
Ext4 support in gparted has been provided by Curtis Gedak.
Known issues
As is to be expected at this stage of the release process, there are several known bugs that users are likely to run into with Ubuntu 9.04 Beta. We have documented them here for your convenience along with any known workarounds, so that you don't need to spend time reporting these bugs again:
- The "encrypted home directory" option that was available in the desktop installer in previous alpha milestones has been disabled due to outstanding issues and will not be enabled as an install option for the final release.
A new XServer, version 1.6, is included in Ubuntu 9.04 Beta. The binary proprietary fglrx driver is not yet supported for this server and will exhibit various serious issues if run against it. Users of this driver are encouraged to wait or to switch to the open source -ati driver in the meantime. 313027
Users of Intel i845 or i865 video chipsets are unable to load X, getting an error message of "Fatal server error: Couldn't bind memory for BO front buffer". Users on these systems are advised to wait for a resolution to this bug before upgrading. 304871
Ctrl-Alt-Backspace is now disabled, to reduce issues experienced by users who accidentally trigger the key combo. Users who do want this function can enable it in their xorg.conf, or via the command dontzap --disable.
Font sizes may be abnormally small or large on monitors which mis-report their capabilities. If you suspect this may be the case, please see X/Troubleshooting/HugeFonts for steps to troubleshoot this issue.
Reporting bugs
It should come as no surprise that this alpha release of Jaunty Jackalope contains other bugs. Your comments, bug reports, patches and suggestions will help fix bugs and improve future releases. Please report bugs through the Ubuntu bugtracker
If you want to help out with bugs, the Bug Squad is always looking for help.
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More information
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