4 Releases: Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Xubuntu/Edubuntu

[Bruno]

.4 NEW ( Final ) Releases: Ubuntu / Kubuntu / Xubuntu / Edubuntu . . . . ( 6.06 Dapper Drake ) !!From Distrowatch:Kubuntu

Kubuntu, one of the distributions belonging to the Ubuntu family of Linux operating systems, is the first to publish a formal announcement about the product's new release: "Kubuntu 6.06 LTS has been released. It is available for download now or for the first time you can order free Kubuntu CDs through Shipit. This release comes with KDE 3.5.2 and includes a new installer which you can use direct from the live desktop CD. We have focused on stability and bugfixes, as our first Long Term Support release 6.06 will be supported for 3 years on the desktop and 5 years on the server." Kubuntu 6.06 for three processor architectures and in a variety of configurations is available for download from several mirrors servers, while free CD images can also be ordered from its ShipIt system.

Quick i386 download link: http://us.releases.ubuntu.com/releases/kub...esktop-i386.isoMore versions and mirrors: http://kubuntu.org/download.php Ubuntu

Ubuntu Right on schedule, Ubuntu 6.06, a distribution with long term support features, has been released: "Ubuntu, which has become one of the world's most popular Linux distributions in recent years, launched its latest version on June 1 following months of intense testing. The new release is titled Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (Long Term Support), and has a specific emphasis on the needs of large organisations with both desktop and server versions." For full details please read the formal press release and the more useful release notes, but don't miss the Do the Dapper Dance post on Mark Shuttleworth's web log either. As usual, Ubuntu 6.06 ISO images for three architectures are available for download from the many Ubuntu mirrors worldwide, while free official CD sets can be ordered via ShipIt.

Quick i386 download link: http://mirror.cs.umn.edu/ubuntu-releases/6...esktop-i386.isoMore mirrors and versions: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/Edubuntu

edubuntu Edubuntu 6.06, an Ubuntu-based distribution designed for classroom use and inclusive of long term support options, has been released: "The Edubuntu team is proud to present Edubuntu 6.06 LTS. Included in this release are installation CDs, live CDs, and combination DVDs for i386, PPC, and AMD64 architectures. Edubuntu is the education-focused counterpart of Ubuntu, offering fast, easy installation of stand-alone systems, thin clients and servers. Like Ubuntu, Edubuntu 6.06 LTS offers long term security updates after release (3 years for desktops and 5 years for servers." Read the rest of the release announcement for more information. Edubuntu 6.06 CD images are available for free download, but interested users can also order free CDs via the project's ShipIt system.

Quick i386 download link: http://apt.nc.hcc.edu.tw/pub/ubuntu-cd/edu...nstall-i386.isoMore versions and mirrors: http://www.edubuntu.org/DownloadXubuntu

xubuntu Not to be left behind, Xubuntu 6.06 has also been released: "Today sees the first launch of Xubuntu 6.06 LTS. This version of Xubuntu will be supported for 3 years on the desktop, and brings you all of the latest XFce goodness." Xubuntu's new desktop features: "XFce 4.4beta1 including a more flexible panel, many panel plugins and icons on the desktop; Thunar file manager; GDM desktop manager; Gnome Office (latest AbiWord and Gnumeric); Evince document viewer; Xarchiver archive manager; Xfburn simple CD burner; Xubuntu System Tools for GUI system administration...." Read the release announcement and release notes for further details. Xubuntu 6.06 CD images for three architectures can be downloaded from this directory;

Quick i386 download link: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases...esktop-i386.isoMore mirrors and versions: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/dapper/release/ Bruno

[Bruno]

Simple upgrade instructions if you are running Breezy:1). Replace the /etc/apt/sources.list with:

deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper main restricteddeb-src http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper main restricted## Major bug fix updates produced after the final release of the## distribution.deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper-updates main restricteddeb-src http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper-updates main restricted## Uncomment the following two lines to add software from the 'universe'## repository.## N.B. software from this repository is ENTIRELY UNSUPPORTED by the Ubuntu## team, and may not be under a free licence. Please satisfy yourself as to## your rights to use the software. Also, please note that software in## universe WILL NOT receive any review or updates from the Ubuntu security## team.# deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper universe# deb-src http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper universe## Uncomment the following two lines to add software from the 'backports'## repository.## N.B. software from this repository may not have been tested as## extensively as that contained in the main release, although it includes## newer versions of some applications which may provide useful features.## Also, please note that software in backports WILL NOT receive any review## or updates from the Ubuntu security team.# deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper-backports main restricted universe multiverse# deb-src http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper-backports main restricted universe multiversedeb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper-security main restricteddeb-src http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper-security main restricted# deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper-security universe# deb-src http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu dapper-security universedeb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ dapper universe

2). Open a terminal and do

$ sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get -y dist-upgrade

And wait 30 - 45 minutes for the prompt to come back ( I have combined Ubuntu/kubuntu install )3). Reboot4). Be happy Bruno

bruno@uranus:~$ uname -r2.6.15-23-386

KDE version 3.5.2Gnome 2.14.1Xorg 6.8

[steel]

thanks Bruno @ Ubuntu as far as Edubuntu ..... never heard if it till now ... have to check it out ...

[Bruno]

I am running the 6.06 for the last 2 hours . . desperately trying to find a bug . . . but have not found one yet Looks like a good release to me !- The only thing I dislike in KDE is the new KDE Control Center . . . . in the old one it was easier to find things.- Gnome has a better filebrowser then previous versions . . and ( for the first time ) I like the icon theme ! Bruno

[havnblast]

hmmmm, well might have to give the Kubuntu DVD one a try if the seeders hold out - getting just under 300KB on bittorrent

Edited June 2, 2006 by havnblast

[havnblast]

so would I be crazy to install this over top my pclinux??I'm running the DVD version right now. Can't figure out the root/user switching, can't figure out how to super user mode file manager, wondering how hard it is to get nvidia driver installed - other than that it seems ok.

[Neil P]

I upgraded to Dapper from Breezy through apt, and now it won't let me log in. This is not really a new problem, I've talked about my issues with freezing here numerous times. However, those usually occur sometime after logging in--at least, it would let me log in sometimes. This is consistently freezing before I get to the log in screen.However, to be fair to Ubuntu (because it is very possible I screwed up a config file somewhere), I'm going to try a fresh install before I abandon hope. If this doesn't work, I might just give up on Linux until I get some new hardware that doesn't give me these problems.

[Ghost]

Glad to hear it is on time and final! I have been using Dapper for a little while (just used gksudo update-manger - d to upgrade breezy) I can't say that I have ran into any bugs with Dapper... did have to use the legacy nvidia driver and kernel source to get glx working correctly before it went final but I am now using current nvidia.Good work Ubuntu!

[zlim]

I went the cheap route - ordered the free Kubuntu CD from shipit. The free Ubuntu CD I received last July encouraged me to finally have a look at what linux was about - again! It worked so well, unlike my earlier attempts to figure out linux that I decided it was time to install it and use it. I actually didn't install Ubuntu (problems with sound). If I can get sound working in Dapper Drake, I may go the install route.Thanks for all the info Bruno.

[Bruno]

Many replies in one post:@ Kelly: . . . . nope I would not replace PCLos with Ubuntu . . . I think PCLos is superior @ Neil: . . . . . Sorry to read about the update woes, I hope the "clean install" does a better job. ( was this the 64bits system ? And did you use the 64bits sources.list for the upgrade ? )@ Ghost: . . . . Glad to see a success reported !!@ Liz: . . . . . Good thinking ! Just get the CDs delivered in the mail . . makes it so much easier ! I hope your hardware likes this version better. ( NOTE: Myself I selected the hardware in my computers to be Linux compatible from the start, that is why most distros do indeed run without problems on the systems I own. People who have a computer and turn on to Linux some time after actually buying the hardware, are in a more difficult position, they will have to look for the distro that actually likes the hardware available. ) BrunoBTW: the "LTS" in the name "Ubuntu 6.06 LTS" means "Long Term Support" ( release 6.06 will be supported for 3 years on the desktop and 5 years on the server )

[havnblast]

Many replies in one post:@ Kelly: . . . . nope I would not replace PCLos with Ubuntu . . . I think PCLos is superior :'(

Yea I am keeping PCLinux - Kubuntu just doesn't feel right, not really sure how this is a good distro for someone just starting out.

[teacher]

Yea I am keeping PCLinux - Kubuntu just doesn't feel right, not really sure how this is a good distro for someone just starting out.

Doesn't feel right? If it's not fun or doesn't feel right .... run! Run, Kelly run!

[Urmas]

It's fun, it feels right... I did the upgrade (Ububtu) Breezy -> Dapper with update manager. It modified my sources list by itself... and, now that the smoke has cleared... everything works just fine.

[Bruno]

It's fun, it feels right... I did the upgrade (Ububtu) Breezy -> Dapper with update manager. It modified my sources list by itself... and, now that the smoke has cleared... everything works just fine.

Glad it worked out okay for you Urmas ! . . . . . . Even after a good few more hours then in my second post, my upgrade did not show any bugs. smooth sailing ! Bruno

[Bruno]

The first review:http://www.linuxforums.org/reviews/ubuntu_6.06_review.htmlMirror if the site is still slashdotted: http://www.mirrordot.org/stories/302b35ab7...55e3/index.html Bruno

[Neil P]

@ Neil: . . . . . Sorry to read about the update woes, I hope the "clean install" does a better job. ( was this the 64bits system ? And did you use the 64bits sources.list for the upgrade ? )

No, I've just been using regular i386 versions for a while. Both have the freezing issue, though.

[greengeek]

Ordered my cds yesterday, Ubunbtu, Kubuntu and Edubuntu plus a couple for the Mac. No problems on any of my machines with any distro, they must be all Linux friendly!