Issue499
WORK IN PROGRESS
Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 499 for the week February 13 - 19, 2017.
In This Issue
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:
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
Welcome New Members and Developers
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
Ubuntu Stats
Bug Stats
- Open (#) +/- # over last week
- Critical (#) +/- # over last week
- Unconfirmed (#) +/- # 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
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 devs 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 at Santa Clara this week and on Tuesday February 21, 2017 is giving a Kubernetes installfest workshop where all 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-minutes 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 that take 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.
Ubuntu Cloud News
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/
Canonical News
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/
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 links to 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.”
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.”
6 Reasons Why I Love Using KDE Connect on Ubuntu
Joey Sneddon from OMG! Ubuntu! writes about the 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.
Other Articles of Interest
Over 3,000 Linux Games Are Now Available on Steam - http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/02/3000-steam-linux-games-available
Featured Audio and Video
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/
Weekly Ubuntu Development Team Meetings
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
Upcoming Meetings and Events
For upcoming meetings and events please visit the calendars at fridge.ubuntu.com: http://fridge.ubuntu.com/calendars/
Updates and Security for 12.04, 14.04, 16.04 and 16.10
Security Updates
Ubuntu 12.04 Updates
Ubuntu 14.04 Updates
Ubuntu 16.04 Updates
Ubuntu 16.10 Updates
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