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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) <<BR>> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/9.04/beta/ (Ubuntu Netbook Remix and Ubuntu MID) <<BR>> 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: | == X.Org server 1.6 == |
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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) |
The latest [[http://www.x.org|X.Org]] server, version 1.6, is available in Jaunty. A number of video cards have been transitioned to free drivers as part of this update. |
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| = Known Issues = | == New style for notifications and notification preferences == |
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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: | 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 |
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| FIXME: we need to know what the issues are... | == Boot performance == |
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| = Reporting Bugs = | A number of improvements to the Ubuntu process bring significantly improved boot performance to Ubuntu 9.04 Beta. == 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. == Kerneloops == With the Ubuntu 9.04 Beta release, we invite you to install and test the kerneloops package. kerneloops is a daemon that collects kernel crash information and then submits the extracted signature to the kerneloops.org website for statistical analysis and presentation to the Linux kernel developers. Additionally, a bug report regarding the oops in question will be filed within launchpad for tracking purposes. == Cloud computing == The Ubuntu Server Edition 9.04 Beta includes a technology preview of [[http://eucalyptus.cs.ucsb.edu/|Eucalyptus]], giving users the ability to deploy Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)-compatible clouds in their own data centers. == Turn-key mail servers == The {{{dovecot-postfix}}} package in Ubuntu 9.04 Beta provides an easy-to-deploy mail server stack, with support for SMTP, POP3, and IMAP with TLS and SASL. {{{dovecot-postfix}}} was packaged by Ante Karamatić. = Testing wanted = There are a number of specific areas of focus in Ubuntu 9.04 where the developers could use from more feedback from users. Read on to find ways that you can use the beta to help to improve the Ubuntu 9.04 final release. == Suspend/resume testing == The Ubuntu kernel team has been gathering information about what laptops do and don't suspend and resume correctly. If you are running Ubuntu on a laptop and would like to participate to help make sure the kernel team has accurate information about Ubuntu's support for your hardware, please see [[KernelTeam/SuspendResumeTesting]]. == Hotkey testing == Hotkey handling has been a source of difficulty in the past two Ubuntu releases. Significant improvement has been made to the range of hotkeys supported in Ubuntu 9.04, but more user feedback is still needed, to help identify those hotkeys that are not yet supported. If you have a keyboard with a hotkey that doesn't function as you expect, please see [[Hotkeys/Troubleshooting]] for directions on reporting this problem in the right place. = 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: * A bug in an Ubuntu-specific patch to X server logging code will cause X sessions to crash after they have been running for longer than a day. Users encountering this bug should upgrade to the latest version of the {{{xserver-xorg-core}}} package, which will be available immediately after the beta release. Bug:328035. * Users of Intel i8x5 video chipsets are unable to load X, getting an error message of "Fatal server error: Couldn't bind memory for BO front buffer". As a workaround, use the VESA driver by logging into a text console, running "sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf", and adding the line `Driver "vesa"` to the `Device` section. If in doubt, please do not upgrade to Ubuntu 9.04 Beta yet. Bug: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}}}. * Bug:317781 - "Ext4 data loss". This *was* a known issue but should be resolved with the 2.6.28-10.32 kernel. Jaunty Beta should not suffer from this issue. = Reporting bugs = |
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= Credits = The Alpha 1 technical overview is brought to you by: * Steve Langasek |
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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)
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:
X.Org server 1.6
The latest X.Org server, version 1.6, is available in Jaunty. A number of video cards have been transitioned to free drivers as part of this update.
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:
Boot performance
A number of improvements to the Ubuntu process bring significantly improved boot performance to Ubuntu 9.04 Beta.
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.
Kerneloops
With the Ubuntu 9.04 Beta release, we invite you to install and test the kerneloops package. kerneloops is a daemon that collects kernel crash information and then submits the extracted signature to the kerneloops.org website for statistical analysis and presentation to the Linux kernel developers. Additionally, a bug report regarding the oops in question will be filed within launchpad for tracking purposes.
Cloud computing
The Ubuntu Server Edition 9.04 Beta includes a technology preview of Eucalyptus, giving users the ability to deploy Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)-compatible clouds in their own data centers.
Turn-key mail servers
The dovecot-postfix package in Ubuntu 9.04 Beta provides an easy-to-deploy mail server stack, with support for SMTP, POP3, and IMAP with TLS and SASL.
dovecot-postfix was packaged by Ante Karamatić.
Testing wanted
There are a number of specific areas of focus in Ubuntu 9.04 where the developers could use from more feedback from users. Read on to find ways that you can use the beta to help to improve the Ubuntu 9.04 final release.
Suspend/resume testing
The Ubuntu kernel team has been gathering information about what laptops do and don't suspend and resume correctly. If you are running Ubuntu on a laptop and would like to participate to help make sure the kernel team has accurate information about Ubuntu's support for your hardware, please see KernelTeam/SuspendResumeTesting.
Hotkey testing
Hotkey handling has been a source of difficulty in the past two Ubuntu releases. Significant improvement has been made to the range of hotkeys supported in Ubuntu 9.04, but more user feedback is still needed, to help identify those hotkeys that are not yet supported. If you have a keyboard with a hotkey that doesn't function as you expect, please see Hotkeys/Troubleshooting for directions on reporting this problem in the right place.
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:
A bug in an Ubuntu-specific patch to X server logging code will cause X sessions to crash after they have been running for longer than a day. Users encountering this bug should upgrade to the latest version of the xserver-xorg-core package, which will be available immediately after the beta release. 328035.
Users of Intel i8x5 video chipsets are unable to load X, getting an error message of "Fatal server error: Couldn't bind memory for BO front buffer". As a workaround, use the VESA driver by logging into a text console, running "sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf", and adding the line Driver "vesa" to the Device section. If in doubt, please do not upgrade to Ubuntu 9.04 Beta yet. 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.
317781 - "Ext4 data loss". This *was* a known issue but should be resolved with the 2.6.28-10.32 kernel. Jaunty Beta should not suffer from 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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