Ubuntu 10.04 Beta 1 released


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Beta 1, the first beta release of the Lucid Lynx development cycle leading to Ubuntu 10.04, has been released. Refer to the links below for more information:

If you're new to testing Ubuntu, and are running Lucid for the first time with Beta 1, this list will be especially useful for you. Please take time to read it.

  • The window controls (maximize, minimize and close buttons) being on the left side is intentional. This change is being tested in the beta, and you can provide your feedback in this forum thread and this bug report.
  • If you're having a problem with Beta 1, or are curious about a certain feature, change or malfunction, you're most likely not alone. Please do a forum search before starting new threads. This is very simple with the "Search this Forum" function on the upper right side of the forum index.
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    Click it, type some keywords related to what you're looking for, and if you see relevant threads come up, please post to those threads instead of starting a new thread. Remember that the best way to provide feedback and help improve Ubuntu is to file bug reports on the issues you're experiencing, and improve existing reports if they've been filed.
    Please don't post your feedback on Beta 1 straight to this forum. Forums are not a good way to keep track of issues, and your post will not be read by the relevant people who can fix your problems. Instead, do a search to find if there's a thread related to your issue(s), and if not, start a new thread, check if others are experiencing the same issue(s), and make sure a bug report is filed. If not, and you need help with filing one, feel free to ask for help.
  • If you install the Beta once it's released, you can upgrade to the final release without having to do a fresh install. But there may be some drawbacks in certain scenarios; refer to the sticky thread on common problems and frequently asked questions for details.
  • The milestone releases (alphas, the beta and the RC) are snapshots of the package archive at their pre-decided release dates. If you have the latest updates installed on your testing installation, you don't have to remove your current testing installation and install Beta 1, unless you want to test installation-specific components (the installer, bootloader etc.), or your installation is affected by potential corner cases that may arise during the development cycle that require a reinstall to fix. Refer to the sticky thread on common problems and frequently asked questions for further details.
  • If you're just starting to test Lucid, please read the technical overview and see if you're affected by any of the known bugs, take a look at this wiki page, and the sticky thread on common problems and frequently asked questions for information on various testing methods and good practices.
  • Once you've started testing, exercise caution when upgrading packages - in special, avoid partial upgrades offered by Update Manager unless you know precisely why it's offering a partial upgrade. Regardless of which tool (APT, Update Manager, Synaptic, Aptitude) you're using to upgrade your packages, always check the list of packages to be removed, upgraded and installed before each upgrade. If in doubt, check the changelogs ("Package > Download Changelog" in Synaptic, or "aptitude changelog package_name", or at packages.ubuntu.com) to see why a package may be being removed. If packages are held back, wait until they're installable again. Refer to the sticky thread on partial upgrades for further information.

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(Please prefer torrents, and using rsync / zsync).

To upgrade to Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Beta 1 from Ubuntu 9.10 or Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, follow these instructions. Or, download Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Beta 1 here (choose the mirror closest to you):

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Forum announcement @ Ubuntu Forums

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Thanks for the heads up and overall great info!

P.S. What's stealing the show for me with this release is definitely Lubuntu, OMG!Ubuntu just posted screenshots and download links, looks really slick, and the iso is <400 MB large, I think CrunchBang got some competition.

Thanks for the heads up and overall great info!

P.S. What's stealing the show for me with this release is definitely Lubuntu, OMG!Ubuntu just posted screenshots and download links, looks really slick, and the iso is <400 MB large, I think CrunchBang got some competition.

400MB's?

My download is showing it to be 675MB's?

ubuntu needs to get rid of the "old" xp look and get with the times. the UI is improving but still looks horribly dated.

There are good themes out there, but basically it comes down to Gnome/GTK+, there is only so much you can do with it. You should try KDE, it looks much better, especially out of the box.

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