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## This document contains numerous comments to help make getting
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## Edit the following to include issue number, date info, and a short list
## of the top articles in this release.
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## Make each article a subsection, via ===
## These are big articles that don't fit within another section		 === Archive Frozen for Gutsy Release ===

The archive for the upcoming Gutsy release has been frozen. This freeze means that only uploads that fix specific release-relevant bugs will be accepted between now and the release.

https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel-announce/2007-October/000345.html

=== Gutsy Countdown Script ===

Matthew Nuzum has added a countdown script to the http://www.ubuntu.com homepage. You can add it to your website by copying and pasting the code provided in the link below into your website. Each day the image will update showing the days remaining before the release. There are no cookies or any type of tracking involved with the Javascript code. Modifications to the images are welcome and sharing such changes are encouraged. Spread the fever!

http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/countdown

=== Philipp Kern Joins MOTU Team ===

Having been with Ubuntu for quite a while, Philipp Kern finally is part of the MOTU team. Philipp has been actively taking care of his Debian packages in Ubuntu since 2005. His pet project in Debian and Ubuntu is Gobby, a collaborative editor, for which he is upstream, and the libraries needed for it. Philip is also active in the Ubuntu backmerging team. https://launchpad.net/~pkern
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## Make each article a subsection, via === Section name ===
## Add notes about new locoteams, changed ones, meetings, etc.

== New in Gutsy Gibbon ==

## This list is pulled by Corey Burger and dumped here in raw form for parsing.
## Choose a something you wish to write about a write a short piece about what
## has changed since the last version in Ubuntu. This might mean several upstream
## releases. To find this data, use the changelog in the package and look on the web.
## If you cannot find a usable changelog, simply drop that package. Try and group packages
## together logically, such as X, the kernel or GNOME.

## After all the package sections are written, organize them logically, based
## on desktop or server, GNOME, KDE, or Xfce4, etc.

## Sometimes bigger changes, such as a new development policy or a major new
## thing will be mentioned under a seperate heading

== Launchpad News ==

## This section is provided by the infrequent Launchpad updates Christian Reis
## sends out via email. Copy that email into here and refactor as needed		 === Bolivian LoCo Team To Release UbuntuBolivia ===

The Bolivian team, in collaboration with 7th Bolivia's Free Software National Congress (http://congreso.softwarelibre.org.bo), have created a custom Ubuntu edition
called "Ubuntu Bolivia". Distribution of 1,000 packs with a hardcover including two CDs and "Powered by" stickers will begin next week.

The distribution is aimed at people without an Internet connection so they can enjoy a complete Ubuntu system. The packs include a Live CD and installer plus an add-on CD with additional software. The next version will be based on Gutsy Gibbon and will include native language support for quechua, aymara and guaraní (if available).

More info: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BolivianTeam/Proyectos/UbuntuBolivia/UbuntuBolivia20070930 (Spanish)
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## 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.		  * The Next Leap for Linux - In a widely publicized article, Larry Magid at the NY Times provides an overview of using Linux and Ubuntu on the desktop. Jim Zemlin, executive director of the Linux Foundation, is quoted as saying “Linux is a political idea — an idea of freedom. They don’t want to be tied to Microsoft or Apple. They want choice. To them it’s a greater cause.” While "Linux has always had a reputation of being difficult to install and daunting to use...those reasons for rejecting Linux are disappearing." Dell is selling Linux desktops and Lenovo, who already sells Linux machines in China, will soon offer Linux-based computers in the United States. Larry states that "Ubuntu is generally regarded as one of the more consumer-friendly versions of Linux, so the Linux PC experience is similar to what you would get with a Windows-equipped Dell." While the article does not emphasize the large community surrounding Ubuntu, it does describe how to download and order a free CD, and the large number of applications available without scouring third-party websites. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/04/technology/circuits/04basics.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
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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.		  * Ubuntu beta, now with flash and flashiness - Stephen Shankland at CNet, talks about the inclusion of Compiz Fusion, and a preview version of Gnash, an open-source incarnation of Adobe Systems' Flash software for animations and video streaming. Compiz Fusion "uses OpenGL graphics technology to make windows transparent, map desktops to the faces of a cube, let windows wobble as if made of JELL-O or zoom them for quick magnification. Various 3D effects can be downloaded and plugged in." http://www.news.com/8301-13580_3-9788692-39.html

 * Upcoming Ubuntu release to improve features for educators, general, power users - Christopher Dawson says "Ubuntu continues to emerge as a leader in mainstream Linux distributions and is increasingly friendly to the average end user." Usability continues to improve with Gutsy Gibbon and is still an important issue because "if all of the money saved by using an open source OS in your school is eaten up by training and setup costs, and the good will of the open source community is negated by your angry, confused users." Advances in to video and driver components, including PDF printing from any application, make Ubuntu more user friendly for schools. http://education.zdnet.com/?p=1250
  

 * Is Linux right for your mother? - Michael Horowitz, at CNET, believes that the cost of running of Linux is 20% as much as running a Mac. The claim is based on the fact many vendors are selling refurbished computers for very low prices, that can run Ubuntu easily, but not other operating systems. Applications like Open Office and Firefox provide a free alternative for web browsing and productivity suites. Some purchased software may be able to run under Wine. http://blogs.cnet.com/8301-13554_1-9792477-33.html

 * Upgrade Ubuntu from Feisty to Gutsy - The How-To Geek covers many of the features of the upcoming Ubuntu release. Screenshots of upgrading from Ubuntu 7.04 to 7.10 are shown. Caveats are mentioned such as reinstalling kernel modules needed for vmware and conflicts caused by previously installing Automatix. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/linux/upgrade-ubuntu-from-feisty-to-gutsy/

 * Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon and Linux on the Desktop - Prashanth Ellina talks about his experience of upgrading from Feisty to Gutsy beta, commenting that "the first thing [he] noticed after upgrade was the amount of polish and attention to detail." The ability to group windows with Compiz Fusion allowed him to greatly reduce window clutter. Easy installation of codecs mitigates the problem of playing videos for new Ubuntu users. Prashanth says with hardware prices dropping, the cost of software will stand out, and coupled with the disappointment with Vista, users will be driven to Linux. http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/
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## * Agenda: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MOTU/Council/Meetings ## * Agenda: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MOTU/Meetings
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## Specification Spotlight

## This section highlights an approved specification that is going to be implemented
## in Feisty. See the list at https://blueprints.launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/feisty
## In general, choose user visible features, as the audience are mostly end users.
## Also try and group specs together that belong together, such as network or X.

## Feature of the week

## Pick a feature, piece of software, or package that you'd like to feature.
## Give a brief description, whats so special about it, who works on it,
## where to find it/install it, etc.

## Team of the week

## Pick a team (a ubuntu team) that you'd like to feature.
## Give a brief description of the team, what they work on, what they've
## accomplished, who is involved, how to get involved/join, etc.

== Updates and security for 6.06, 6.10, and 7.04 ==		 ubuntuforums has started a series of interviews, to get to know a little better who's behind a nickname.
These interviews have been discussed among UF staff and K.Mandla has got them rolling with ubuntu-geek [1] and aysiu [2], both of them well known and part of the UF soul.
More will follow, with other staff members and regular and long term UF contributors.

[1] http://kmandla.wordpress.com/2007/09/24/an-interview-with-ubuntu-geek/

[2] http://kmandla.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/an-interview-with-aysiu/
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 * Isabelle Duchatelle 

WORK IN PROGRESS

Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #59 for the week September 30th - October 6th, 2007. In this issue we cover...

UWN Translations

In This Issue

General Community News

Archive Frozen for Gutsy Release

The archive for the upcoming Gutsy release has been frozen. This freeze means that only uploads that fix specific release-relevant bugs will be accepted between now and the release.

https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel-announce/2007-October/000345.html

Gutsy Countdown Script

Matthew Nuzum has added a countdown script to the http://www.ubuntu.com homepage. You can add it to your website by copying and pasting the code provided in the link below into your website. Each day the image will update showing the days remaining before the release. There are no cookies or any type of tracking involved with the Javascript code. Modifications to the images are welcome and sharing such changes are encouraged. Spread the fever!

http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/countdown

Philipp Kern Joins MOTU Team

Having been with Ubuntu for quite a while, Philipp Kern finally is part of the MOTU team. Philipp has been actively taking care of his Debian packages in Ubuntu since 2005. His pet project in Debian and Ubuntu is Gobby, a collaborative editor, for which he is upstream, and the libraries needed for it. Philip is also active in the Ubuntu backmerging team. https://launchpad.net/~pkern

LoCo News

Bolivian LoCo Team To Release UbuntuBolivia

The Bolivian team, in collaboration with 7th Bolivia's Free Software National Congress (http://congreso.softwarelibre.org.bo), have created a custom Ubuntu edition called "Ubuntu Bolivia". Distribution of 1,000 packs with a hardcover including two CDs and "Powered by" stickers will begin next week.

The distribution is aimed at people without an Internet connection so they can enjoy a complete Ubuntu system. The packs include a Live CD and installer plus an add-on CD with additional software. The next version will be based on Gutsy Gibbon and will include native language support for quechua, aymara and guaraní (if available).

More info: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BolivianTeam/Proyectos/UbuntuBolivia/UbuntuBolivia20070930 (Spanish)

In The Press

  • The Next Leap for Linux - In a widely publicized article, Larry Magid at the NY Times provides an overview of using Linux and Ubuntu on the desktop. Jim Zemlin, executive director of the Linux Foundation, is quoted as saying “Linux is a political idea — an idea of freedom. They don’t want to be tied to Microsoft or Apple. They want choice. To them it’s a greater cause.” While "Linux has always had a reputation of being difficult to install and daunting to use...those reasons for rejecting Linux are disappearing." Dell is selling Linux desktops and Lenovo, who already sells Linux machines in China, will soon offer Linux-based computers in the United States. Larry states that "Ubuntu is generally regarded as one of the more consumer-friendly versions of Linux, so the Linux PC experience is similar to what you would get with a Windows-equipped Dell." While the article does not emphasize the large community surrounding Ubuntu, it does describe how to download and order a free CD, and the large number of applications available without scouring third-party websites. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/04/technology/circuits/04basics.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

In The Blogosphere

  • Ubuntu beta, now with flash and flashiness - Stephen Shankland at CNet, talks about the inclusion of Compiz Fusion, and a preview version of Gnash, an open-source incarnation of Adobe Systems' Flash software for animations and video streaming. Compiz Fusion "uses OpenGL graphics technology to make windows transparent, map desktops to the faces of a cube, let windows wobble as if made of JELL-O or zoom them for quick magnification. Various 3D effects can be downloaded and plugged in." http://www.news.com/8301-13580_3-9788692-39.html

  • Upcoming Ubuntu release to improve features for educators, general, power users - Christopher Dawson says "Ubuntu continues to emerge as a leader in mainstream Linux distributions and is increasingly friendly to the average end user." Usability continues to improve with Gutsy Gibbon and is still an important issue because "if all of the money saved by using an open source OS in your school is eaten up by training and setup costs, and the good will of the open source community is negated by your angry, confused users." Advances in to video and driver components, including PDF printing from any application, make Ubuntu more user friendly for schools. http://education.zdnet.com/?p=1250

  • Is Linux right for your mother? - Michael Horowitz, at CNET, believes that the cost of running of Linux is 20% as much as running a Mac. The claim is based on the fact many vendors are selling refurbished computers for very low prices, that can run Ubuntu easily, but not other operating systems. Applications like Open Office and Firefox provide a free alternative for web browsing and productivity suites. Some purchased software may be able to run under Wine. http://blogs.cnet.com/8301-13554_1-9792477-33.html

  • Upgrade Ubuntu from Feisty to Gutsy - The How-To Geek covers many of the features of the upcoming Ubuntu release. Screenshots of upgrading from Ubuntu 7.04 to 7.10 are shown. Caveats are mentioned such as reinstalling kernel modules needed for vmware and conflicts caused by previously installing Automatix. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/linux/upgrade-ubuntu-from-feisty-to-gutsy/

  • Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon and Linux on the Desktop - Prashanth Ellina talks about his experience of upgrading from Feisty to Gutsy beta, commenting that "the first thing [he] noticed after upgrade was the amount of polish and attention to detail." The ability to group windows with Compiz Fusion allowed him to greatly reduce window clutter. Easy installation of codecs mitigates the problem of playing videos for new Ubuntu users. Prashanth says with hardware prices dropping, the cost of software will stand out, and coupled with the disappointment with Vista, users will be driven to Linux. http://blog.prashanthellina.com/2007/10/06/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-and-linux-on-the-desktop/

Meetings and Events

Community Spotlight

ubuntuforums has started a series of interviews, to get to know a little better who's behind a nickname. These interviews have been discussed among UF staff and K.Mandla has got them rolling with ubuntu-geek [1] and aysiu [2], both of them well known and part of the UF soul. More will follow, with other staff members and regular and long term UF contributors.

[1] http://kmandla.wordpress.com/2007/09/24/an-interview-with-ubuntu-geek/

[2] http://kmandla.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/an-interview-with-aysiu/

Security Updates

Ubuntu 6.06 LTS Updates

Ubuntu 7.04 Updates

Bug Stats

  • Open (#) +/- # over last week
  • Critical (#) +/- # over last week
  • Unconfirmed (#) +/- # over last week
  • Unassigned (#) +/- # over last week
  • All bugs ever reported (#) +/- # over last week

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

Infamous Bugs

Translation Stats

  1. Language (#) +/- # over last week
  2. Language (#) +/- # over last week
  3. Language (#) +/- # over last week
  4. Language (#) +/- # over last week
  5. Language (#) +/- # over last week

Remaining string to translate in Ubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy Gibbon", see more at: https://translations.launchpad.net/ubuntu/gutsy/

UWN #: A sneak peek

Archives and RSS Feed

You can always find older Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter issues at: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter

You can subscribe to the Ubuntu Weekly News via RSS at: http://fridge.ubuntu.com/uwn/feed

Additional Ubuntu News

As always you can find more news and announcements at:

and

Conclusion

Thank you for reading the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter.

See you next week!

Credits

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  • Nick Ali
  • Isabelle Duchatelle
  • Your Name Here
  • And many others

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