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> <>|| We’re preparing Kubuntu 13.10, the Saucy Salamander, for distribution in October 2013. With this early Alpha pre-release, you can see what we are trying out in preparation for our next version. We have some interesting things happening, so read on for highlights and information. '''NOTE:''' This is an alpha pre-release. Kubuntu 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 Kubuntu Pre-releases ARE recommended for: * Regular users who want to help us test by finding, reporting, and/or fixing bugs * Kubuntu developers = Getting Kubuntu 13.10 Alpha 2 = == Upgrading from Previous Versions == To upgrade to Kubuntu 13.10 from previous releases, run '''kubuntu-devel-release-upgrade''' from a command line. == Download a Disk Image == * [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/saucy/alpha-2/|Bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]] Instructions for burning the image to a DVD or USB flash drive can be found on the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto|Burning ISO Howto]]. We recommend you learn how to [[https://wiki.kubuntu.org/HowToMD5SUM|check your image file]] so your pre-release is as it’s supposed to be. Compare your MD5 checksum with the correct ones found [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/saucy/alpha-2/MD5SUMS|alongside the images]]. = Alpha 2 Highlights = == Software Updates == === KDE Plasma and Applications 4.11 RC 1 === [[http://www.kde.org/announcements/announce-4.11-rc1.php|{{attachment:kubuntu-13.10-wee.png}}]] [[http://www.kde.org/announcements/announce-4.11-rc1.php|This upgrade from KDE]] adds Faster Nepomuk indexing, Kontact improvements such as a new theme editor for e-mails and prepares the ground for future developments using Wayland and Qt 5. === Muon Discover === [[muon-discover.png|{{attachment:muon-discover-wee.png}}]] A friendly way to discover and install applications. == Infrastructure == === Linux Kernel === The Alpha 2 Saucy Salamander snapshot includes the [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.9.0-7.15|3.9.0.7 Ubuntu Linux kernel]] which is based on the the upstream [[http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/linux-3.9.7.tar.bz2|v3.9.7 Linux kernel]]. The 3.9 release contains improvements in power efficiency, as well as support for KVM Virtualization on ARM, additional highlights are described [[https://www.linux.com/news/software/linux-kernel/716624-6-key-new-features-in-linux-39|here]]. = Known Problems = == Kubuntu Desktop == * Blank, unselectable wallpaper listed in Desktop Settings (Bug:964046) * No ubiquity on Kubuntu Netbook desktop (Bug:1195255) * No suspend from session possible (Bug:1195256) Additional issues being tracked can be found at [[http://goo.gl/vHRjj|Kubuntu 13.10 Milestoned bugs]] <> = Feedback = Development of Kubuntu 13.10, the Saucy Salamander 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/kubuntu/daily-live/current/|Daily bootable images for standard PCs/laptops/netbooks]]. You can give us feedback on the [[https://plus.google.com/107577785796696065138|Kubuntu Google+]] page.