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'''WORK IN PROGRESS'''

## Edit the following to include issue number, date info, and a short list
## of the top articles in this release.
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## In this section, list major topics of interest using bullets.
## Format: * <Topic name>
## Ex: * Ubuntu overtakes Microsoft with 90% market share
## This gets added right before you publish bullet points of table of contents		  * Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Released
 * Ubuntu Stats
 * Lo``Co Events
 * Dustin Kirkland: Kubernetes Install``Fest at Container``World -- Feb 21, 2017!
 * Simos Xenitellis: Summary of @DellCarePRO Ubuntu Basics Webinar (Feb 2017)
 * Valorie Zimmerman: Folding, origami, and Folding@Home
 * Simon Raffeiner: Setting up an “All-Snap” Ubuntu Core image in a QEMU/KVM virtual machine
 * Ubuntu Cloud News
 * Canonical News
 * In The Blogosphere
 * Featured Audio and Video
 * Weekly Ubuntu Development Team Meetings
 * Upcoming Meetings and Events
 * Updates and Security for 12.04, 14.04, 16.04, and 16.10
 * And much more!
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## Make each article a subsection, via ===
## These are big articles that don't fit within another section
## Suggested sources: ubuntu-news-team mailing list, fridge.ubuntu.com		 === Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Released ===

Adam Conrad, on behalf of the Ubuntu Release Team, announces the release of Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS for desktop, server and cloud platforms. Key features of this release include security updates, bug fixes, and increased stability. This release is also available for all major flavor distributions.

https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-announce/2017-February/000216.html

This point release was also covered by other sites, including:

 * Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Point Release Arrives With Linux Kernel 4.8 And Improved Hardware Support - https://fossbytes.com/ubuntu-16-04-2-lts-release-features-download-link/
 * Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Officially Released with Linux Kernel 4.8 from Ubuntu 16.10 - http://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-16-04-2-lts-officially-released-with-linux-kernel-4-8-from-ubuntu-16-10-512758.shtml
 * Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Released; Ubuntu 17.04 In Feature Freeze - http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Ubuntu-16.04.2-Released
 * Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Released, Available to Download Now - http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/02/download-ubuntu-16-04-2-lts
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## Browse ubuntu-news-team list for announcements of new Ubuntu members.
## developers or PPU
## Forums and IRC also grant membership, where to look for those?
## Format: Results for the $foo Board Meeting DATE
## * Name (launchpad profile | wiki page)		 Naeil Zoueidi, on behalf of the Ubuntu Membership Board, announces the latest Ubuntu Member.

 * Pavlos Kairis (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PavlosKairis | https://launchpad.net/~kairis)

https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-news-team/2017-February/002625.html
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## Data can be found at: http://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+bugs
## Note: "Unconfirmed" number comes from "New" number
## See last week's UWN to calculate change over last week.
## NOTE: To be done ONLY on the release date of the UWN (or latter if late).

    * Open (#) +/- # over last week
    * Critical (#) +/- # over last week
    * Unconfirmed (#) +/- # over last week		     * Open (129015) +150 over last week
    * Critical (417) -6 over last week
    * Unconfirmed (64201) +108 over last week
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## AUTOMATIC (preferred method, more stats!)
## Run: ./askubuntu/askubuntu.py
## MANUAL: Go to askubuntu.com and click on "WEEK" to get the
## top questions of the week		 ==== Most Active Questions ====

 * Is it possible to run Ubuntu Server 16.04 alongside Windows 10 Pro? http://askubuntu.com/questions/883627/is-it-possible-to-run-ubuntu-server-16-04-alongside-windows-10-pro
 * Old kernel with Ubuntu 16.04.2 update http://askubuntu.com/questions/882896/old-kernel-with-ubuntu-16-04-2-update
 * I want to change the host name - is it enough to edit the /etc/hosts file? [closed] http://askubuntu.com/questions/882929/i-want-to-change-the-host-name-is-it-enough-to-edit-the-etc-hosts-file
 * Can I make Unity Hot Corners run custom commands? http://askubuntu.com/questions/884718/can-i-make-unity-hot-corners-run-custom-commands
 * How to recover `/usr/lib/jvm` in Ubuntu? http://askubuntu.com/questions/884672/how-to-recover-usr-lib-jvm-in-ubuntu

==== Top Voted New Questions ====

 * Old kernel with Ubuntu 16.04.2 update http://askubuntu.com/questions/882896/
 * Can I make Unity Hot Corners run custom commands? http://askubuntu.com/questions/884718/
 * I want to change the host name - is it enough to edit the /etc/hosts file? http://askubuntu.com/questions/882929/
 * How to recover `/usr/lib/jvm` in Ubuntu? http://askubuntu.com/questions/884672/
 * What is the correct way to keep home directory on USB stick? http://askubuntu.com/questions/883253/
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== LoCo News ==

## Make each article a subsection, via === Section name ===
## Add notes about new locoteams, changed ones, meetings, etc.
## Keep and eye on the Planet, the LoCo Team Portal, and other
## LoCo team Blogs you can add to your RSS Feeds, also the
## loco-contacts mailing list and http://lococouncil.ubuntu.com/
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## Run the ./loco-events/loco-events.py script to get a list  * Sierra Vista Ubuntu Hour, Arizona Lo``Co Team: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/3488-sierra-vista-ubuntu-hour/
 * Tempe Ubuntu Hour, Arizona Lo``Co Team: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/3489-tempe-ubuntu-hour/
 * SCALE 15X and Ubu``Con Summit, Ubuntu California: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-california/3499-scale-15x-and-ubucon-summit/
 * Tempe Ubuntu Hour, Arizona Lo``Co Team: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/3491-tempe-ubuntu-hour/
 * AZLOCO Install-fest/Linux Workshop, Arizona Lo``Co Team: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/3492-azloco-install-fest/linux-workshop/
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## This section is for Ubuntu News from "The Planet" at http://planet.ubuntu.com/

== Other Community News ==

## This section is for Ubuntu News from elsewhere in the community:
## mailing lists, team blogs not on planet, etc		 === Dustin Kirkland: Kubernetes InstallFest at ContainerWorld -- Feb 21, 2017! ===

Dustin Kirkland writes that Canonical developers have been busy fine-tuning Kubernetes, Docker, and LXD for Ubuntu. Only two provided commands are needed to have a minimal Kubernetes run on a Ubuntu 16.04. Dustin writes that he'll be in Santa Clara this week and on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 is giving a Kubernetes installfest workshop where all those attending will get to run a Kubernetes cluster on a public cloud, or their own Ubuntu laptop or VM. On Wednesday, Dustin is giving a talk entitled "Using the Right Container Technology for the Job", and if unable to attend you can catch up with a 30-minute podcast with David Daly (link provided).

http://blog.dustinkirkland.com/2017/02/kubernetes-installfest-at.html

=== Simos Xenitellis: Summary of @DellCarePRO Ubuntu Basics Webinar (Feb 2017) ===

Simos Xenitellis provides a link to the webinar from @DellCarePRO titled Ubuntu Basic Webinar. Along with the aforementioned link, he also includes a series of screen captures taking you through the Webinar.

https://blog.simos.info/dell-ubuntu-basics-webinar/

=== Valorie Zimmerman: Folding, origami, and Folding@Home ===

Valorie Zimmerman tells us briefly about joining the Ubuntu Folding@Home team. She explains why she found participation valuable and provides links to both the Ubuntu team and the broader project for those interested in learning more.

http://linuxgrandma.blogspot.com/2017/02/folding-origami-and-foldinghome.html

=== Simon Raffeiner: Setting up an “All-Snap” Ubuntu Core image in a QEMU/KVM virtual machine ===

Simon Raffeiner provides instructions for setting up an “all-snap” Ubuntu Core image in a virtual machine using Ubuntu Core 16 that can be accessed via SSH.

http://www.lieberbiber.de/2017/02/17/setting-up-an-all-snap-ubuntu-core-image-in-a-qemukvm-virtual-machine/
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## This section largely draws from the news from http://insights.ubuntu.com/ and the
## Ubuntu Planet, news from our community, not 3rd party press/blogs

== Ubuntu Phone News ==

## Just like cloud, this section largely draws from the news from http://insights.ubuntu.com/
## and the Ubuntu Planet, news from our community, not 3rd party press/blogs		  * Network management with LXD (2.3+) - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/14/network-management-with-lxd-2-3/
 * The Nextcloud Box at MWC - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/14/the-nextcloud-box-at-mwc/
 * GPUs & Kubernetes for Deep Learning  -  Part 1/3 - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/15/gpus-kubernetes-for-deep-learning%E2%80%8A-%E2%80%8Apart-13/
 * Deploying Kubernetes on Bare Metal - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/15/deploying-kubernetes-on-bare-metal/
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## This section largely comes from blog.canonical.com and Canonical
## press releases

== In The Press ==

## Things Ubuntu-specific are great, but general Linux goings-on are good to, to an extent.
## We don't need to replicate Digg & Slashdot, but certain things are of special interest.
## Just pulling one example from my memory, the story about Indiana schools piloting
## a classroom Linux deployment, a portion of which was Ubuntu, are good. Ubuntu
## release reviews are also common items in this section.
## For this and the next sections, see:
## https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter/LinkSuggestions		  * Lime Microsystems and Canonical announce LimeNET crowdfunding - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/16/lime-microsystems-and-canonical-announce-limenet-crowdfunding/
 * MWC17: The Future of Wireless Networks - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/17/mwc17-the-future-of-wireless-networks/
 * Snapcraft 2.27 has been released - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/17/snapcraft-2-27-has-been-released/
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## In this section we want to highlight the blogs that are exceptionally well-written and in-depth.
## Blogs tend to make it easy for low-quality content, so be extra careful on what goes here.
## We should encourage bloggers to spread the word, so this section might be a good way to do so.

== In Other News ==

## Any news or links that don't fit neatly into other sections.		 === GPD Pocket: This Tiny Laptop Fits In Your Pocket, Runs Ubuntu Linux And Windows 10 ===

Adarsh Verma for Fossbytes writes about the GPD Pocket, a pocket size laptop that runs Ubuntu. The laptop was fundraised via Indiegogo, and “hit its $200,000 funding target on Indiegogo within hours of launch.” He highlights the specifications and provides link where you can purchase them.

https://fossbytes.com/gpd-pocket-crazy-laptop-fits-pocket-runs-ubuntu-windows-10/

=== This Microsoft Surface Killer Costs $369 and Can Also Run Ubuntu ===

Bogdan Popa from Softpedia writes about the Chuwi Hi13, an alternative to Microsoft’s 2-in-1 Surface, but running Ubuntu. He writes, “presented at CES earlier this year, the Chuwi Hi13 will be launched on February 20 and will be available for pre-order the same day, coming with a price that really makes it an intriguing product for those looking for a 2-in-1 running Windows 10.”

http://news.softpedia.com/news/this-microsoft-surface-killer-costs-369-and-can-also-run-ubuntu-512961.shtml

=== Ubuntu 17.04 (Zesty Zapus) Has Entered Feature Freeze, Beta Lands on February 23 ===

Marius Nestor from Softpedia writes about Ubuntu 17.04 (codenamed Zesty Zapus) entering the feature freeze stage of its development cycle. He writes, “...February 16 marks both the Feature Freeze and Debian Import Freeze stages of development for Ubuntu 17.04, which means that application developers are no longer allowed to push new features to the upcoming operating systems, but only bugfix releases of their packages that address critical bugs.”

http://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-17-04-zesty-zapus-has-entered-feature-freeze-beta-lands-february-23-513023.shtml

=== 6 Reasons Why I Love Using KDE Connect on Ubuntu ===

Joey Sneddon from OMG! Ubuntu! presents reasons he enjoys using KDE Connect on Ubuntu. He highlights six main features of KDE Connect that have been useful to him.

http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/02/easy-way-connect-android-to-ubuntu-pc

=== Snap URL Support Is Coming to Ubuntu Software ===

Joey Sneddon from OMG! Ubuntu! digs through automated emails on the xenial-changes mailing list to find and write about the addition of the Snap URL support to Ubuntu Software. He explains why this change is important to usability of snaps for users.

http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/02/snap-url-support-coming-ubuntu-software-app-plus-love-news

=== Ubuntu MATE 16.04.2 LTS Out Now for Raspberry Pi 3 and 2 with MATE 1.16.1 ===

Marius Nestor from Softpedia writes about the recent release of Ubuntu MATE 16.04.2 LTS for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 3, announced by Martin Wimpress. He goes into details from Martin about the optimizations focused on for the devices and provides a link to download the images from the official site.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-mate-16-04-2-lts-out-now-for-raspberry-pi-3-and-2-with-mate-1-16-1-513057.shtml
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## Bullet-point list of articles that are more generic linux in nature  * Over 3,000 Linux Games Are Now Available on Steam - http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/02/3000-steam-linux-games-available
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## Ubuntu UK Podcast
## Full Circle Magazine Podcast
## At Home With Jono Bacon - Weekly Community QA on UStreamTV
## Lococast.net		 === Ubuntu Testing Day - Ubuntu Core Kiosk ===

"Join the Ubuntu Community while discovering new and exciting free software projects.

On this session: Ubuntu Core Kiosk"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hrsIJnuDLo

=== Full Circle Weekly News #53 ===

Released on February 18th, the Full Circle Magazine team brings you their 53rd installment of their weekly news.

Show notes:

 * Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Officially Released with Linux Kernel 4.8 from Ubuntu 16.10 - http://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-16-04-2-lts-officially-released-with-linux-kernel-4-8-from-ubuntu-16-10-512758.shtml
 * Ubuntu 17.04 (Zesty Zapus) Has Entered Feature Freeze, Beta Lands February 23 - http://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-17-04-zesty-zapus-has-entered-feature-freeze-beta-lands-february-23-513023.shtml
 * Linux pioneer Munich poised to ditch open source and return to Windows - http://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-pioneer-munich-poised-to-ditch-open-source-and-return-to-windows/
 * Terrifyingly, Google’s Artificial Intelligence acts aggressively when cornered - http://www.chron.com/news/science-environment/article/Google-s-Artificial-Intelligence-acts-10931151.php
 * DEFT “Zero” Linux 2017.1 Lightweight Digital Forensics Distro Available For Download - https://fossbytes.com/deft-zero-linux-2017-features-download/
 * Open source smart home platform gains Ubuntu snap packages - http://linuxgizmos.com/open-source-smart-home-platform-gains-ubuntu-snap-packages/

http://fullcirclemagazine.org/podcast/full-circle-weekly-news-53/
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## Change date to reflect the latest meeting date and verify link then just remove the comment out marks
## * Kernel Team - February 21, 2012 https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelTeam/Meeting#Tues.2C_21_February_2012
## * QA Team - February 15, 2012 https://wiki.ubuntu.com/QATeam/Meetings/QA/20120215
## * Desktop Team - February 21, 2012 https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DesktopTeam/Meeting/2012-02-21
## * Security Team - February 13, 2012 https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MeetingLogs/Security/20120213
## * Server Team - February 21, 2012 https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MeetingLogs/Server/20120221

== Monthly Team Reports: <MONTH> <YEAR> ==

## Once a month we do these in the format:
##
## See here for the team report for June 2011: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/TeamReports/MonthYear
##
## If your team is not producing monthly reports, see this page to get your team started: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BuildingCommunity/TeamReporting		  * Kernel Team - February 14, 2017 - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelTeam/Newsletter/2017-02-14
 * Security Team - February 13, 2017 - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MeetingLogs/Security/20170213
 * Server Team - February 14, 2016 - https://ubottu.com/meetingology/logs/ubuntu-meeting/2017/ubuntu-meeting.2017-02-14-16.00.html
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== Updates and Security for 12.04, 14.04, 16.04 and 16.10 == == Updates and Security for 12.04, 14.04, 16.04, and 16.10 ==
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## Run security-and-updates/ListSecurity.py YEAR MONTH  * [USN-3196-1] PHP vulnerabilities - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2017-February/003729.html
 * [USN-3197-1] libgc vulnerability - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2017-February/003730.html
 * [USN-3198-1] OpenJDK 6 vulnerabilities - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2017-February/003731.html
 * [USN-3200-1] WebKitGTK+ vulnerabilities - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2017-February/003732.html
 * [USN-3201-1] Bind vulnerabilities - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2017-February/003733.html
 * [USN-3199-1] Python Crypto vulnerability - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2017-February/003734.html
 * [USN-3199-2] Python Crypto regression - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2017-February/003735.html
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## Run security-and-updates/ListUpdates.py YEAR MONTH precise
## End of Life - April 2017		  * linux-lts-trusty 3.13.0-109.156~precise2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026138.html
 * linux-signed-lts-trusty 3.13.0-109.156~precise2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026139.html
 * linux-lts-trusty_3.13.0-109.156~precise2_amd64.tar.gz - - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026140.html
 * php5 5.3.10-1ubuntu3.26 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026141.html
 * php5 5.3.10-1ubuntu3.26 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026142.html
 * libgc 1:7.1-8ubuntu0.12.04.3 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026143.html
 * libgc 1:7.1-8ubuntu0.12.04.3 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026144.html
 * adobe-flashplugin 1:20170214.1-0ubuntu0.12.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026145.html
 * flashplugin-nonfree 24.0.0.221ubuntu0.12.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026146.html
 * flashplugin-nonfree 24.0.0.221ubuntu0.12.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026147.html
 * adobe-flashplugin 1:20170214.1-0ubuntu0.12.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026148.html
 * openjdk-6 6b41-1.13.13-0ubuntu0.12.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026149.html
 * openjdk-6 6b41-1.13.13-0ubuntu0.12.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026150.html
 * bind9 1:9.8.1.dfsg.P1-4ubuntu0.21 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026151.html
 * bind9 1:9.8.1.dfsg.P1-4ubuntu0.21 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2017-February/026152.html

End of Life - April 2017
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## Run security-and-updates/ListUpdates.py YEAR MONTH trusty
## End of Life - April 2019		  * bind9 1:9.9.5.dfsg-3ubuntu0.12 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023626.html
 * linux-lts-xenial 4.4.0-63.84~14.04.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023627.html
 * linux-signed-lts-xenial 4.4.0-63.84~14.04.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023628.html
 * linux-lts-xenial_4.4.0-63.84~14.04.2_amd64.tar.gz - - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023629.html
 * php5 5.5.9+dfsg-1ubuntu4.21 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023630.html
 * google-cloud-sdk 140.0.0-0ubuntu1~14.04 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023631.html
 * php5 5.5.9+dfsg-1ubuntu4.21 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023632.html
 * cacti 0.8.8b+dfsg-5ubuntu0.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023633.html
 * cacti 0.8.8b+dfsg-5ubuntu0.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023634.html
 * postgresql-9.3 9.3.16-0ubuntu0.14.04 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023635.html
 * libgc 1:7.2d-5ubuntu2.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023636.html
 * libgc 1:7.2d-5ubuntu2.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023637.html
 * adobe-flashplugin 1:20170214.1-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023638.html
 * flashplugin-nonfree 24.0.0.221ubuntu0.14.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023639.html
 * flashplugin-nonfree 24.0.0.221ubuntu0.14.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023640.html
 * adobe-flashplugin 1:20170214.1-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023641.html
 * openjdk-6 6b41-1.13.13-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023642.html
 * openjdk-6 6b41-1.13.13-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023643.html
 * python-crypto 2.6.1-4ubuntu0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023644.html
 * python-crypto 2.6.1-4ubuntu0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023645.html
 * snapd 2.22.2~14.04 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023646.html
 * bind9 1:9.9.5.dfsg-3ubuntu0.13 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023647.html
 * gce-compute-image-packages 20160930-0ubuntu3~14.04.0 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023648.html
 * bind9 1:9.9.5.dfsg-3ubuntu0.13 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023649.html
 * google-cloud-sdk 140.0.0-0ubuntu1~14.04 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023650.html
 * qemu 2.0.0+dfsg-2ubuntu1.32 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023651.html
 * python-crypto 2.6.1-4ubuntu0.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023652.html
 * python-crypto 2.6.1-4ubuntu0.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023653.html
 * cups 1.7.2-0ubuntu1.8 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023654.html
 * proftpd-dfsg 1.3.5~rc3-2.1ubuntu2.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023655.html
 * snapd 2.22.3~14.04 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023656.html
 * snapd 2.22.3~14.04 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/trusty-changes/2017-February/023657.html

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## Run security-and-updates/ListUpdates.py YEAR MONTH xenial
## End of Life - April 2021		  * lxc 2.0.7-0ubuntu1~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015921.html
 * lxcfs 2.0.6-0ubuntu1~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015922.html
 * lxd 2.0.9-0ubuntu1~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015923.html
 * gst-libav1.0 1.8.3-1ubuntu0.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015924.html
 * google-cloud-sdk 140.0.0-0ubuntu1~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015925.html
 * snapcraft 2.27 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015926.html
 * php7.0 7.0.15-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015927.html
 * linux-aws 4.4.0-1003.12 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015928.html
 * linux-aws_4.4.0-1003.12_amd64.tar.gz - - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015929.html
 * linux-meta-aws 4.4.0.1003.4 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015930.html
 * juju-core 2.0.2-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015931.html
 * gtk+3.0 3.18.9-1ubuntu3.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015932.html
 * ffmpeg 7:2.8.11-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015933.html
 * cacti 0.8.8f+ds1-4ubuntu4.16.04.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015934.html
 * cacti 0.8.8f+ds1-4ubuntu4.16.04.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015935.html
 * ffmpeg 7:2.8.11-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015936.html
 * xserver-xorg-video-amdgpu 1.1.2-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015937.html
 * makedumpfile 1:1.5.9-5ubuntu0.4 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015938.html
 * evolution-ews 3.18.5-1ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015939.html
 * postgresql-9.5 9.5.6-0ubuntu0.16.04 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015940.html
 * debian-installer 20101020ubuntu451.10 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015941.html
 * systemd 229-4ubuntu17 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015942.html
 * nano 2.5.3-2ubuntu2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015943.html
 * qemu 1:2.5+dfsg-5ubuntu10.9 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015944.html
 * multipath-tools 0.5.0+git1.656f8865-5ubuntu2.4 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015945.html
 * libodb 2.4.0-1build0~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015946.html
 * dm-writeboost 2.1.1-1ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015947.html
 * oss4 4.2-build2010-5ubuntu1~14.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015948.html
 * lttng-modules 2.8.0-1ubuntu1~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015949.html
 * blktap-dkms 2.0.93-0.7ubuntu2~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015950.html
 * broadcom-sta 6.30.223.271-3~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015952.html
 * xtables-addons 2.10-1ubuntu0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015951.html
 * libgc 1:7.4.2-7.3ubuntu0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015953.html
 * libgc 1:7.4.2-7.3ubuntu0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015954.html
 * gce-compute-image-packages 20160930-0ubuntu5~16.04.0 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015955.html
 * adobe-flashplugin 1:20170214.1-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015956.html
 * flashplugin-nonfree 24.0.0.221ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015957.html
 * flashplugin-nonfree 24.0.0.221ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015958.html
 * adobe-flashplugin 1:20170214.1-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015959.html
 * libssh2 1.5.0-2ubuntu0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015960.html
 * libssh2 1.5.0-2ubuntu0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015961.html
 * ubuntu-image 0.15+16.04ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015962.html
 * python-crypto 2.6.1-6ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015963.html
 * python-crypto 2.6.1-6ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015964.html
 * snapd 2.22.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015965.html
 * ubuntu-fan 0.9.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015966.html
 * livecd-rootfs 2.408.8 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015967.html
 * livecd-rootfs 2.408.8 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015968.html
 * webkit2gtk 2.14.5-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015969.html
 * bind9 1:9.10.3.dfsg.P4-8ubuntu1.5 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015970.html
 * libvirt 1.3.1-1ubuntu10.8 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015971.html
 * webkit2gtk 2.14.5-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015972.html
 * bind9 1:9.10.3.dfsg.P4-8ubuntu1.5 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015973.html
 * wine-development 1.9.6-1ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015974.html
 * wine1.6 1:1.6.2-0ubuntu14.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015975.html
 * gnome-software 3.20.1+git20170208.0.a34b091-0ubuntu1~xenial1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015976.html
 * cups 2.1.3-4ubuntu0.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015977.html
 * strongswan 5.3.5-1ubuntu3.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015978.html
 * google-cloud-sdk 140.0.0-0ubuntu1~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015979.html
 * snapcraft 2.27 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015980.html
 * libodb-sqlite 2.4.0-1build0~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015981.html
 * libodb-qt 2.4.0-2build0~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015982.html
 * libodb-pgsql 2.4.0-1build0~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015983.html
 * libodb-boost 2.4.0-1build0~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015984.html
 * network-manager-applet 1.2.6-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015985.html
 * unity-control-center 15.04.0+16.04.20170213.1-0ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015986.html
 * unity-control-center 15.04.0+16.04.20170214-0ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015987.html
 * libappindicator 12.10.1+16.04.20170215-0ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015988.html
 * appmenu-qt5 0.3.0+16.04.20170216-0ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015989.html
 * sni-qt 0.2.7+16.04.20170217.1-0ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015990.html
 * zfs-linux 0.6.5.6-0ubuntu16 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015991.html
 * pciutils 1:3.3.1-1.1ubuntu1.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015992.html
 * python-crypto 2.6.1-6ubuntu0.16.04.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015993.html
 * curtin 0.1.0~bzr460-0ubuntu1~16.04.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015994.html
 * python-crypto 2.6.1-6ubuntu0.16.04.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015995.html
 * snapd 2.22.3 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015996.html
 * snapd 2.22.3 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/xenial-changes/2017-February/015997.html

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## End of Life - July 2017		  * lttng-modules 2.8.0-1ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012015.html
 * lxc 2.0.7-0ubuntu1~16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012016.html
 * lxcfs 2.0.6-0ubuntu1~16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012017.html
 * linux-meta-snapdragon 4.4.0.1046.38 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012018.html
 * linux-snapdragon 4.4.0-1046.50 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012019.html
 * linux-snapdragon 4.4.0-1046.50 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012020.html
 * linux-meta-snapdragon 4.4.0.1046.38 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012021.html
 * linux-snapdragon 4.4.0-1047.51 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012022.html
 * linux-meta-snapdragon 4.4.0.1047.39 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012023.html
 * google-cloud-sdk 140.0.0-0ubuntu1~16.10 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012024.html
 * snapcraft 2.27+16.10 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012025.html
 * php7.0 7.0.15-0ubuntu0.16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012026.html
 * juju-core 2.0.2-0ubuntu0.16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012027.html
 * flatpak 0.8.2-1~ubuntu16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012028.html
 * ostree 2016.15-2ubuntu1~ubuntu16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012029.html
 * ffmpeg 7:3.0.7-0ubuntu0.16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012030.html
 * ffmpeg 7:3.0.7-0ubuntu0.16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012031.html
 * evolution-ews 3.22.3-0ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012032.html
 * postgresql-9.5 9.5.6-0ubuntu0.16.10 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012033.html
 * qemu 1:2.6.1+dfsg-0ubuntu5.3 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012034.html
 * multipath-tools 0.5.0+git1.656f8865-5ubuntu7.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012035.html
 * libodb 2.4.0-1build0~16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012036.html
 * gnome-calculator 1:3.22.2-1ubuntu0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012037.html
 * libgc 1:7.4.2-8ubuntu0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012038.html
 * libgc 1:7.4.2-8ubuntu0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012039.html
 * gce-compute-image-packages 20160930-0ubuntu5~16.10.0 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012040.html
 * adobe-flashplugin 1:20170214.1-0ubuntu0.16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012041.html
 * flashplugin-nonfree 24.0.0.221ubuntu0.16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012042.html
 * flashplugin-nonfree 24.0.0.221ubuntu0.16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012043.html
 * adobe-flashplugin 1:20170214.1-0ubuntu0.16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012044.html
 * libssh2 1.7.0-1ubuntu0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012045.html
 * libssh2 1.7.0-1ubuntu0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012046.html
 * ubuntu-image 0.15+16.10ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012047.html
 * python-crypto 2.6.1-6ubuntu0.16.10.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012048.html
 * python-crypto 2.6.1-6ubuntu0.16.10.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012049.html
 * ubuntu-fan 0.12.0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012050.html
 * snapd 2.22.2+16.10 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012051.html
 * webkit2gtk 2.14.5-0ubuntu0.16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012052.html
 * bind9 1:9.10.3.dfsg.P4-10.1ubuntu1.3 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012053.html
 * network-manager 1.2.6-0ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012054.html
 * fcitx 1:4.2.9.1-4ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012055.html
 * network-manager-applet 1.2.6-0ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012056.html
 * nova-lxd 14.1.0-0ubuntu0.16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012057.html
 * cups 2.2.0-2ubuntu0.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012058.html
 * bind9 1:9.10.3.dfsg.P4-10.1ubuntu1.3 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012059.html
 * webkit2gtk 2.14.5-0ubuntu0.16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012060.html
 * gtk+3.0 3.20.9-1ubuntu2.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012061.html
 * spyder 3.0.2+dfsg1-0ubuntu0.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012062.html
 * wine-development 1.9.20-1ubuntu2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012063.html
 * wine 1.8.5-1ubuntu2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012064.html
 * gnome-software 3.20.1+git20170208.0.a34b091-0ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012065.html
 * snapcraft 2.27+16.10 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012066.html
 * google-cloud-sdk 140.0.0-0ubuntu1~16.10 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012067.html
 * libodb-boost 2.4.0-1build0~16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012068.html
 * libodb-pgsql 2.4.0-1build0~16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012069.html
 * libodb-qt 2.4.0-2build0~16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012070.html
 * libodb-sqlite 2.4.0-1build0~16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012071.html
 * unity-control-center 15.04.0+16.10.20170214-0ubuntu1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012072.html
 * zfs-linux 0.6.5.8-0ubuntu4.2 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012073.html
 * pciutils 1:3.3.1-1.1ubuntu4.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012074.html
 * python-crypto 2.6.1-6ubuntu0.16.10.3 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012075.html
 * curtin 0.1.0~bzr460-0ubuntu1~16.10.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012076.html
 * python-crypto 2.6.1-6ubuntu0.16.10.3 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012077.html
 * strongswan 5.3.5-1ubuntu4.1 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012078.html
 * snapd 2.22.3+16.10 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012079.html
 * snapd 2.22.3+16.10 - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/yakkety-changes/2017-February/012080.html

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## The following list is in chronological order.

 * Your Name Here		  * Elizabeth K. Joseph
 * Simon Quigley
 * Chris Guiver
 * Jim Connett
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## Common acronyms


Contents

  1. In This Issue
  2. General Community News
    1. Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Released
    2. Welcome New Members and Developers
  3. Ubuntu Stats
    1. Bug Stats
    2. Ask Ubuntu Top 5 Questions this week
      1. Most Active Questions
      2. Top Voted New Questions
  4. LoCo Events
  5. The Planet
    1. Dustin Kirkland: Kubernetes InstallFest at ContainerWorld -- Feb 21, 2017!
    2. Simos Xenitellis: Summary of @DellCarePRO Ubuntu Basics Webinar (Feb 2017)
    3. Valorie Zimmerman: Folding, origami, and Folding@Home
    4. Simon Raffeiner: Setting up an “All-Snap” Ubuntu Core image in a QEMU/KVM virtual machine
  6. Ubuntu Cloud News
  7. Canonical News
  8. In The Blogosphere
    1. GPD Pocket: This Tiny Laptop Fits In Your Pocket, Runs Ubuntu Linux And Windows 10
    2. This Microsoft Surface Killer Costs $369 and Can Also Run Ubuntu
    3. Ubuntu 17.04 (Zesty Zapus) Has Entered Feature Freeze, Beta Lands on February 23
    4. 6 Reasons Why I Love Using KDE Connect on Ubuntu
    5. Snap URL Support Is Coming to Ubuntu Software
    6. Ubuntu MATE 16.04.2 LTS Out Now for Raspberry Pi 3 and 2 with MATE 1.16.1
  9. Other Articles of Interest
  10. Featured Audio and Video
    1. Ubuntu Testing Day - Ubuntu Core Kiosk
    2. Full Circle Weekly News #53
  11. Weekly Ubuntu Development Team Meetings
  12. Upcoming Meetings and Events
  13. Updates and Security for 12.04, 14.04, 16.04, and 16.10
    1. Security Updates
    2. Ubuntu 12.04 Updates
    3. Ubuntu 14.04 Updates
    4. Ubuntu 16.04 Updates
    5. Ubuntu 16.10 Updates
  14. Subscribe
  15. Archives
  16. Additional Ubuntu News
  17. Conclusion
  18. Credits
  19. Glossary of Terms
  20. Ubuntu - Get Involved
  21. Feedback

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Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 499 for the week February 13 - 19, 2017.

In This Issue

  • Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Released
  • Ubuntu Stats

  • LoCo Events

  • Dustin Kirkland: Kubernetes InstallFest at ContainerWorld -- Feb 21, 2017!

  • Simos Xenitellis: Summary of @DellCarePRO Ubuntu Basics Webinar (Feb 2017)
  • Valorie Zimmerman: Folding, origami, and Folding@Home
  • Simon Raffeiner: Setting up an “All-Snap” Ubuntu Core image in a QEMU/KVM virtual machine
  • Ubuntu Cloud News
  • Canonical News
  • In The Blogosphere
  • Featured Audio and Video
  • Weekly Ubuntu Development Team Meetings
  • Upcoming Meetings and Events
  • Updates and Security for 12.04, 14.04, 16.04, and 16.10
  • And much more!

General Community News

Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Released

Adam Conrad, on behalf of the Ubuntu Release Team, announces the release of Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS for desktop, server and cloud platforms. Key features of this release include security updates, bug fixes, and increased stability. This release is also available for all major flavor distributions.

https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-announce/2017-February/000216.html

This point release was also covered by other sites, including:

Welcome New Members and Developers

Naeil Zoueidi, on behalf of the Ubuntu Membership Board, announces the latest Ubuntu Member.

https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-news-team/2017-February/002625.html

Ubuntu Stats

Bug Stats

  • Open (129015) +150 over last week
  • Critical (417) -6 over last week
  • Unconfirmed (64201) +108 over last week

As always, the Bug Squad needs more help. If you want to get started, please see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad

Ask Ubuntu Top 5 Questions this week

Most Active Questions

Top Voted New Questions

Ask (and answer!) questions at http://askubuntu.com

LoCo Events

The following LoCo team events are currently scheduled in the next two weeks:

Looking beyond the next two weeks? Visit the LoCo Team Portal to browse upcoming events around the world:

http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/

The Planet

Dustin Kirkland: Kubernetes InstallFest at ContainerWorld -- Feb 21, 2017!

Dustin Kirkland writes that Canonical developers have been busy fine-tuning Kubernetes, Docker, and LXD for Ubuntu. Only two provided commands are needed to have a minimal Kubernetes run on a Ubuntu 16.04. Dustin writes that he'll be in Santa Clara this week and on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 is giving a Kubernetes installfest workshop where all those attending will get to run a Kubernetes cluster on a public cloud, or their own Ubuntu laptop or VM. On Wednesday, Dustin is giving a talk entitled "Using the Right Container Technology for the Job", and if unable to attend you can catch up with a 30-minute podcast with David Daly (link provided).

http://blog.dustinkirkland.com/2017/02/kubernetes-installfest-at.html

Simos Xenitellis: Summary of @DellCarePRO Ubuntu Basics Webinar (Feb 2017)

Simos Xenitellis provides a link to the webinar from @DellCarePRO titled Ubuntu Basic Webinar. Along with the aforementioned link, he also includes a series of screen captures taking you through the Webinar.

https://blog.simos.info/dell-ubuntu-basics-webinar/

Valorie Zimmerman: Folding, origami, and Folding@Home

Valorie Zimmerman tells us briefly about joining the Ubuntu Folding@Home team. She explains why she found participation valuable and provides links to both the Ubuntu team and the broader project for those interested in learning more.

http://linuxgrandma.blogspot.com/2017/02/folding-origami-and-foldinghome.html

Simon Raffeiner: Setting up an “All-Snap” Ubuntu Core image in a QEMU/KVM virtual machine

Simon Raffeiner provides instructions for setting up an “all-snap” Ubuntu Core image in a virtual machine using Ubuntu Core 16 that can be accessed via SSH.

http://www.lieberbiber.de/2017/02/17/setting-up-an-all-snap-ubuntu-core-image-in-a-qemukvm-virtual-machine/

Ubuntu Cloud News

Canonical News

In The Blogosphere

GPD Pocket: This Tiny Laptop Fits In Your Pocket, Runs Ubuntu Linux And Windows 10

Adarsh Verma for Fossbytes writes about the GPD Pocket, a pocket size laptop that runs Ubuntu. The laptop was fundraised via Indiegogo, and “hit its $200,000 funding target on Indiegogo within hours of launch.” He highlights the specifications and provides link where you can purchase them.

https://fossbytes.com/gpd-pocket-crazy-laptop-fits-pocket-runs-ubuntu-windows-10/

This Microsoft Surface Killer Costs $369 and Can Also Run Ubuntu

Bogdan Popa from Softpedia writes about the Chuwi Hi13, an alternative to Microsoft’s 2-in-1 Surface, but running Ubuntu. He writes, “presented at CES earlier this year, the Chuwi Hi13 will be launched on February 20 and will be available for pre-order the same day, coming with a price that really makes it an intriguing product for those looking for a 2-in-1 running Windows 10.”

http://news.softpedia.com/news/this-microsoft-surface-killer-costs-369-and-can-also-run-ubuntu-512961.shtml

Ubuntu 17.04 (Zesty Zapus) Has Entered Feature Freeze, Beta Lands on February 23

Marius Nestor from Softpedia writes about Ubuntu 17.04 (codenamed Zesty Zapus) entering the feature freeze stage of its development cycle. He writes, “...February 16 marks both the Feature Freeze and Debian Import Freeze stages of development for Ubuntu 17.04, which means that application developers are no longer allowed to push new features to the upcoming operating systems, but only bugfix releases of their packages that address critical bugs.”

http://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-17-04-zesty-zapus-has-entered-feature-freeze-beta-lands-february-23-513023.shtml

6 Reasons Why I Love Using KDE Connect on Ubuntu

Joey Sneddon from OMG! Ubuntu! presents reasons he enjoys using KDE Connect on Ubuntu. He highlights six main features of KDE Connect that have been useful to him.

http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/02/easy-way-connect-android-to-ubuntu-pc

Snap URL Support Is Coming to Ubuntu Software

Joey Sneddon from OMG! Ubuntu! digs through automated emails on the xenial-changes mailing list to find and write about the addition of the Snap URL support to Ubuntu Software. He explains why this change is important to usability of snaps for users.

http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/02/snap-url-support-coming-ubuntu-software-app-plus-love-news

Ubuntu MATE 16.04.2 LTS Out Now for Raspberry Pi 3 and 2 with MATE 1.16.1

Marius Nestor from Softpedia writes about the recent release of Ubuntu MATE 16.04.2 LTS for the Raspberry Pi 2 and 3, announced by Martin Wimpress. He goes into details from Martin about the optimizations focused on for the devices and provides a link to download the images from the official site.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-mate-16-04-2-lts-out-now-for-raspberry-pi-3-and-2-with-mate-1-16-1-513057.shtml

Ubuntu Testing Day - Ubuntu Core Kiosk

"Join the Ubuntu Community while discovering new and exciting free software projects.

On this session: Ubuntu Core Kiosk"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hrsIJnuDLo

Full Circle Weekly News #53

Released on February 18th, the Full Circle Magazine team brings you their 53rd installment of their weekly news.

Show notes:

http://fullcirclemagazine.org/podcast/full-circle-weekly-news-53/

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Ubuntu 12.04 Updates

End of Life - April 2017

Ubuntu 14.04 Updates

End of Life - April 2019

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End of Life - April 2021

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