Ubuntu 12.10 (Quantal Quetzal) is now available for download. What’s new in this version?
Unity Web Apps
Online search
Unity Previews
Update Manager has been streamlined and renamed Software Update
new Xorg stack has been introduced
Unity 6.8
Remote Desktop Login from Unity Greeter
Encryption Support in Ubuntu Installer
Ubuntu Medium font
LibreOffice 3.6.2.
GNOME 3.6
Firefox and Thunderbird 16
Jockey has been deprecated
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Ubuntu 13.04 gets a codename Raring Ringtail,Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth revealed on his personal blog post.
Ubuntu 13.04 is scheduled for release in 25th April 2013.
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Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 2 is now available for download and testing.What’s new in this release?
3.5.0-15.23 Ubuntu Linux kernel which was based on the v3.5.4 upstream Linux kernel.
Python 3.2
There is no longer a traditional CD-sized image, DVD or alternate image.
a single 800MB Ubuntu image that can be used from USB or DVD.
Unity version 6.6
Jockey has been deprecated
Libreoffice 3.6.1 with built-in menubar & HUD support without needing a separate plugin.
GNOME 3.5.92
Accessibility is turned on by default.
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Ubuntu 13.04 Release Date – April 25th 2013.
There will be 2 alphas and 1 beta releases.
Ubuntu 13.04 Alpha 1 – 6th December
Ubuntu 13.04 Alpha 2 – 7th february
Ubuntu 13.04 Beta 1 – 7th March
Ubuntu 13.04 final – April 25th 2013
Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 1 is now available for download and testing. What’s new in this release?
Unity 2D has been removed
Unity Previews
Online Accounts
Photo Lens
ubuntu one Sharing links/options and File search
Software versions:
Firefox 15
LibreOffice 3.6.1
Rhythmbox 2.96
Wallpaper Contest for Ubuntu 12.10 is open for submissions.
Rules:
Dont create busy and filled with too many shapes and colours.
Use a similar tone throughout is good.
Use a single point of focus, a single area that draws the eye in.
Avoid having anything on the left and top edges as this will clash with Launcher and Panel.
Try your image at different aspect ratios.
limited to one entry per user.
Only 10 winners
need your image licensed as CC by SA
Last date:5pm August 28th
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LazPaint is a free and open source Image editor for windows, MacOS and Linux. It is based on BGRABitmap library and released under open source GNU General Public License v3.0. You can use this as a PaintBrush or Paint.Net replacement. It comes with some good image and color manipulation features. It also comes filter support like Radial blur, Motion blur, directional blur, Custom blur, Sharpen, Smooth, Median, Contour, Emboss, Sphere, Clouds and more. LazPaint is a powerful image editor.
Mac OS X Lion theme for Ubuntu
To install Mac OS X Lion theme on Ubuntu 12.04
1.Open Terminal.To open terminal click the Dash home from unity launcher.And type terminal in the search field. And click Terminal.
2.Type the below code in terminal and hit enter.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/themes
3.Type your ubuntu password if needed.
4.Then press enter to continue or ctrl-c to cancel adding the ppa.
5.Type below command and hit enter
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To install GLX-Dock / Cairo-Dock on ubuntu 12.04
1.Open ubuntu software center.To open ubuntu software center click the Dash home from unity launcher.And type ubuntu software center in the search field.Then click ubuntu software center.
2.Type Cairo-Dock in the search box.
3.Select GLX-Dock (Cairo-Dock with OpenGL) and click install button.
4.Type your ubuntu password if needed.
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To install Ambiance square on ubuntu 12.04
1.Open Terminal.To open terminal click the Dash home from unity launcher.And type terminal in the search field. And click Terminal.
2.Type the below code in terminal and hit enter.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kokoto-java/omgubuntu-stuff
3.Type your ubuntu password if needed.
4.Then press enter to continue or ctrl-c to cancel adding the ppa.
5.Type below command and hit enter
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