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 ====== Xubuntu 17.10 Release Notes ====== ====== Xubuntu 17.10 Release Notes ======
  
 +===== Notable Changes =====
 +
 +==== Incompatibility with BIOS in certain Lenovo, Acer systems ====
 +
 +A bug in the Linux 4.13 kernel shipped in Ubuntu 17.10 can leave users unable to update any of their BIOS settings, including their system’s boot order, after booting this version of Ubuntu.
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 +A kernel with a fix for this issue will be available in zesty-updates shortly, but, the Ubuntu 17.10 installer images still contain the kernel with this bug.  **Users with affected systems should not upgrade to Ubuntu 17.10 or boot an Ubuntu 17.10 installer image until this issue as resolved.**  Doing so may result in your computer requiring professional servicing in order to restore BIOS functionality.
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 +A full list of known affected models can be found in [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1734147| Bug 1734147]]
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 +If you have already installed Ubuntu 17.10 on an affected system, you may not immediately notice this problem because Ubuntu will continue to boot from disk.  To verify whether your system has been affected by this bug, create a USB stick with the Ubuntu 16.04 desktop image and try to boot it.  If you are able to boot it, your system has most likely not been impacted by this bug.
    
 ==== Appearance Updates ==== ==== Appearance Updates ====
  
     * Client side decorations (CSD) now consume much less space with the Greybird GTK+ theme.     * Client side decorations (CSD) now consume much less space with the Greybird GTK+ theme.
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     * New device, mimetype, and monochrome panel icons have been included with the elementary-xfce icon theme.     * New device, mimetype, and monochrome panel icons have been included with the elementary-xfce icon theme.
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     * The new wallpaper adds a refreshing touch of green to the desktop.     * The new wallpaper adds a refreshing touch of green to the desktop.
  
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     * GNOME Font Viewer is now included by default. This application simplifies viewing and installing fonts.     * GNOME Font Viewer is now included by default. This application simplifies viewing and installing fonts.
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     * LibreOffice 5.3 -> 5.4     * LibreOffice 5.3 -> 5.4
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     * Firefox 52 -> 56     * Firefox 52 -> 56
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     * Thunderbird 45.8 -> 52.4     * Thunderbird 45.8 -> 52.4
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     * Numerous Xfce and other components have been updated.     * Numerous Xfce and other components have been updated.
  
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     * The Xfce Dictionary, Genmon Plugin, and Mount Plugin have been ported to GTK+ 3.       * The Xfce Dictionary, Genmon Plugin, and Mount Plugin have been ported to GTK+ 3.  
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     * Exo's GTK+ 3 support has been further improved.     * Exo's GTK+ 3 support has been further improved.
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     * Tumbler has been ported to GDBus and the Clipman plugin has been ported to GtkApplication.     * Tumbler has been ported to GDBus and the Clipman plugin has been ported to GtkApplication.
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     * Python 3.5 -> 3.6     * Python 3.5 -> 3.6
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     * GTK+ 3.24 -> 3.26. GTK+ 3.26 includes support for Unicode 10.0.0 and support for color Emoji.     * GTK+ 3.24 -> 3.26. GTK+ 3.26 includes support for Unicode 10.0.0 and support for color Emoji.
  
  
-=== Updates from the Ubuntu Desktop Team ===+===== Updates from the Ubuntu Desktop Team =====
  
-We usually link directly to the Ubuntu release notes, but there are several significant improvements that affect all flavors and our users.+We usually just link directly to the Ubuntu release [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArtfulAardvark/ReleaseNotes|notes]], but there are several significant improvements that affect all flavors and our users. 
  
-   Accelerated Video Playback (Intel)+==== Accelerated Video Playback (Intel) ====
  
-The Ubuntu Desktop team has been hard at work to get accelerated video playback working out of the box [1, 2, 3, 6]. Intel users may also see some performance improvements in Parole Media Player since it shares the GStreamer backend. Chromium users might also see some performance improvements [3, 4].+The Ubuntu Desktop team has been hard at work to get accelerated video playback working out of the box [ 
 +[[https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/07/07/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-july-7-2017/|1]] 
 +[[https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/07/14/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-july-14-2017/|2]] 
 +[[https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/07/28/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-july-28-2017/|3]] 
 +[[https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/09/08/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-september-8-2017/|6]] 
 +]. Intel users may also see some performance improvements in Parole Media Player since it shares the GStreamer backend. Chromium users might also see some performance improvements [ 
 +[[https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/07/28/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-july-28-2017/|3]] 
 +[[https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/11/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-august-11-2017/|4]] 
 +].
  
-See this page for more information. +[[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IntelQuickSyncVideo|See this page for more information.]]
-https://wiki.ubuntu.com/IntelQuickSyncVideo+
  
-   * Bluetooth and USB Audio  
  
-There’s been a number of changes to BlueZ and PulseAudio this cycle which should make Bluetooth and USB audio devices work much better by default [2, 4, 5].  +==== Bluetooth and USB Audio ====
  
-   * Driverless Printing+There’s been a number of changes to BlueZ and PulseAudio this cycle which should make Bluetooth and USB audio devices work much better by default [ 
 +[[https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/07/14/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-july-14-2017/|2]],  
 +[[https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/11/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-august-11-2017/|4]],  
 +[[https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/25/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-august-25-2017/|5]] 
 +].  
  
-Driverless printing has been added to Ubuntu. This provides support for most modern printers: IPP Everywhere, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PCLm, and Wifi Direct as supported. Other printers can still be added from the Printers dialog [5, 6].+==== Driverless Printing ====
  
 +Driverless printing has been added to Ubuntu. This provides support for most modern printers: IPP Everywhere, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PCLm, and Wifi Direct as supported. Other printers can still be added from the Printers dialog [
 +[[https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/25/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-august-25-2017/|5]], 
 +[[https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/09/08/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-september-8-2017/|6]]
 +].
  
 ===== Notable Issues ===== ===== Notable Issues =====
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   * Keyboard layout issues noted in Ubuntu or other flavours during installation:   * Keyboard layout issues noted in Ubuntu or other flavours during installation:
-    * Keyboard layout not applied when layout is selected ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/1719908| 1719908]]) 
     * Auto-selected keyboard layout no longer matches chosen region ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/1706859 |1706859]])     * Auto-selected keyboard layout no longer matches chosen region ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/1706859 |1706859]])
 +  * "Force UEFI installation" dialog has non-working Go Back/Continue buttons ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubiquity/+bug/1724482 | 1724482]])
 +  *  No restart after installation ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/casper/+bug/1723760 | 1723760]])
  
 ==== General Issues ==== ==== General Issues ====
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     * Parole crashes while fast forwarding with the playback slider ([[https://launchpad.net/bugs/1374887|1374887]])     * Parole crashes while fast forwarding with the playback slider ([[https://launchpad.net/bugs/1374887|1374887]])
     * Parole Clear History (Open Location) crashes ([[https://launchpad.net/bugs/1214514|1214541]])     * Parole Clear History (Open Location) crashes ([[https://launchpad.net/bugs/1214514|1214541]])
-    *  Play button inactive https://bugs.launchpad.net/parole/+bug/1705243 +    * Play button inactive ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/parole/+bug/1705243|1705243]])
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-1687075 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/thunar/+bug/1687075+
  
 +  * GNOME Software: GDBUS.Error:org.freedesktop.Dbus.Error.ServiceUnkown Error message ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-software/+bug/1713009|1713009]])
   * SGT Puzzles Collection: Menu bar grayed out ([[https://launchpad.net/bugs/1670610|1670610]])   * SGT Puzzles Collection: Menu bar grayed out ([[https://launchpad.net/bugs/1670610|1670610]])
-  * SGT Puzzles CollectionClicking on the Preferences option on the main menu does nothing ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sgt-launcher/+bug/1686667|1686667]])+  * ThunarRestoring non-empty folders spawns warning - leaves copy behind ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/thunar/+bug/1687075|1687075]])
   * Xfce Indicator Plugin: Label missing from "Clear Known Indicators" dialog ([[https://launchpad.net/bugs/1644917|1644971]])   * Xfce Indicator Plugin: Label missing from "Clear Known Indicators" dialog ([[https://launchpad.net/bugs/1644917|1644971]])
-  * Checkboxes for hidden/visible indicators not working properly ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfce4-indicator-plugin/+bug/1311685|1311685]]) +  * Xfce Indicator Plugin: Checkboxes for hidden/visible indicators not working properly ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfce4-indicator-plugin/+bug/1311685|1311685]])
-  * Terminal border doubles when more than 1 tab ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/greybird-gtk-theme/+bug/1683857|1683857]]) +
-  * Software gives GDBUS.Error:org.freedesktop.Dbus.Error.ServiceUnkown Error message ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-software/+bug/1713009|1713009]]) +
-  +
  
-==== Changelogs ====+===== Changelogs =====
  
-=== Xubuntu/Other Packages ===+==== Xubuntu/Other Packages ====
  
   * blueman ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/blueman/+changelog|changelog]])   * blueman ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/blueman/+changelog|changelog]])
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   * xubuntu-wallpapers ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/xubuntu-wallpapers/+changelog|changelog]])   * xubuntu-wallpapers ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/xubuntu-wallpapers/+changelog|changelog]])
  
-=== Xfce Core ===+==== Xfce Core ===
   * exo ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/exo/+changelog|changelog]])   * exo ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/exo/+changelog|changelog]])
   * thunar ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/thunar/+changelog|changelog]])   * thunar ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/thunar/+changelog|changelog]])
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   * xfwm4 ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/xfwm4/+changelog|changelog]])   * xfwm4 ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/xfwm4/+changelog|changelog]])
  
-=== Xfce Applications ===+==== Xfce Applications ====
  
   * catfish ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/catfish/+changelog|changelog]])   * catfish ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/catfish/+changelog|changelog]])
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   * xfce4-terminal ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/xfce4-terminal/+changelog|changelog]])   * xfce4-terminal ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/xfce4-terminal/+changelog|changelog]])
  
-=== Xfce Panel Plugins ===+==== Xfce Panel Plugins ====
  
   * xfce4-cpugraph-plugin ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/xfce4-cpugraph-plugin/+changelog|changelog]])   * xfce4-cpugraph-plugin ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/artful/+source/xfce4-cpugraph-plugin/+changelog|changelog]])
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-[1] https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/07/07/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-july-7-2017/ + 
-[2] https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/07/14/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-july-14-2017/ +[1] https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/07/07/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-july-7-2017/ \\ 
-[3] https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/07/28/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-july-28-2017/ +[2] https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/07/14/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-july-14-2017/ \\ 
-[4] https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/11/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-august-11-2017/ +[3] https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/07/28/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-july-28-2017/ \\ 
-[5] https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/25/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-august-25-2017/+[4] https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/11/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-august-11-2017/ \\ 
 +[5] https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/08/25/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-august-25-2017/ \\
 [6] https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/09/08/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-september-8-2017/ [6] https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/09/08/ubuntu-desktop-weekly-update-september-8-2017/