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====== Xubuntu 18.04 Release Notes ====== | ====== Xubuntu 18.04 Release Notes ====== | ||
+ | ===== Notable Issues ===== | ||
- | **//__DRAFT RELEASE NOTE__//** | + | ==== Installer Issues ==== |
- | ** NOTE: ** | ||
- | This is '' | + | ***It must be noted that it is close to impossible for our small team of testers to be in a position to work through all the varying parameters available during installation. We do however aim to test all the possible methods of installation (including for OEM and using encryption) available either on a virtual machine or on hardware (where hardware has been used during testing then Xubuntu |
- | * Regular users who are not aware of pre-release issues | ||
- | * Anyone who needs a stable system | ||
- | * Anyone uncomfortable running a possibly frequently broken system | ||
- | * Anyone in a production environment with data or workflows that need to be reliable | ||
- | Xubuntu pre-releases are recommended for: | + | * Keyboard layout issues noted in Ubuntu or other flavours during installation: |
+ | * Auto-selected keyboard layout no longer matches chosen region ([[https:// | ||
+ | * "Force UEFI installation" | ||
+ | * No restart after installation ([[https:// | ||
- | * Regular users who want to help us test by finding, reporting, and/or fixing bugs | + | ==== General Issues ==== |
- | * Xubuntu developers | + | * **Release team TODO** |
+ | * At least one Nvidia driver causes issues when removed via Additional Drivers ([[https:// | ||
+ | * Network indicators | ||
+ | * Currently at times the panel could show 2 network icons, this appears to be a race condition which we have not been able to rectify in time for release. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Parole Media Player: Play button inactive ([[https:// | ||
+ | * SGT Puzzles Collection: Menu bar grayed out ([[https:// | ||
+ | * Xfce Indicator Plugin: Checkboxes for hidden/ | ||
+ | * Applications Menu plugin clips panel icon ([[https:// | ||
+ | * Launch and Directory Menu items icons are too small ([[https:// | ||
+ | * No network from suspend resume (r8169 Ethernet Card) ([[https:// | ||
+ | * Double login required from suspend ([[https:// | ||
+ | * Wrong resolution at unlock screen (Nvidia) ([[https:// | ||
- | ===== Notable Issues ===== | + | === Ubuntu Generic Release Note === |
- | ==== Installer Issues ==== | + | The main Ubuntu release [[https:// |
- | ***It must be noted that it is close to impossible for our small team of testers to be in a position to work through all the varying parameters available during installation. We do however aim to test all the possible methods of installation (including for OEM and using encryption) available either on a virtual machine or on hardware (where hardware has been used during testing then Xubuntu QA will where possible make that known on the iso testing tracker). Further installation testing information can be on the Ubuntu installation release note(s) listed below** | + | ===== Major Updates ===== |
+ | ==== Appearance ==== | ||
+ | This release, we decided to remove the GTK Theme Configuration tool. It is no longer possible to override colors in all themes with a single application due to recent developments in GTK. It may return in a later release, but with limited functionality or theme support. | ||
- | * System encryption password set before setting keyboard locale ([[https:// | + | The Greybird GTK theme has been updated to version 3.22.8. This feature release includes improved HiDPI support, Chrome/ium GTK 3 styles, a new dark theme, smaller switches, and improved scales, and greater consistency between GTK 2 and GTK 3 applications. |
- | * **Workround: | + | |
- | * Keyboard layout issues noted in Ubuntu or other flavours during installation: | + | ==== Panel Plugins ==== |
- | * Auto-selected keyboard layout no longer matches chosen region ([[https:// | + | |
- | * "Force UEFI installation" | + | |
- | * No restart after installation ([[https:// | + | |
- | ==== General Issues ==== | + | === PulseAudio Plugin |
- | * Network indicators | + | With Xubuntu 18.04, we replaced |
- | * Currently at times the panel could show 2 network icons, this appears to be a race condition which we have not been able to rectify in time for release. While this is an appearance issue only as far as we know, you can if you wish restart networking, the affected plugin or the panel. This fixes the issue in your running session but does not prevent | + | |
- | * Parole Media Player | + | * Select, move, and control audio output and input from the plugin menu |
- | * Parole progress bar lag ([[https:// | + | * Middle click the icon to quickly mute and unmute |
- | * Parole crashes while fast forwarding with the playback | + | * Control |
- | * Parole Clear History (Open Location) crashes ([[https:// | + | * Increase volume levels beyond 100% |
- | * Play button inactive ([[https:// | + | * Enable universal multimedia key control for any media player with MPRIS2 support |
+ | * Swap between playlists in supported applications | ||
- | * GNOME Software: GDBUS.Error:org.freedesktop.Dbus.Error.ServiceUnkown Error message | + | === Status Notifier Plugin === |
- | * SGT Puzzles Collection: Menu bar grayed out ([[https://launchpad.net/ | + | |
- | * Thunar: Restoring non-empty folders spawns warning - leaves copy behind ([[https:// | + | This new plugin replaces the Application Indicator with a more configurable and better supported option. It supports indicators provided by indicator-application as well as the FreeDesktop.org StatusNotifierItem specification. Configuration options include: |
- | * Xfce Indicator | + | |
- | * Xfce Indicator Plugin: Checkboxes for hidden/ | + | * Configurable icon size |
+ | * Square icons – all items will be at least as wide as they are tall | ||
+ | * Symbolic icons – Application indicators will be displayed with a symbolic icon if it is available | ||
+ | * Hide or show individual application indicators | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Notification Plugin === | ||
+ | |||
+ | We've included the new xfce4-notifyd panel plugin in Xubuntu 18.04. This plugin makes it easy to toggle "Do Not Disturb" | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Desktop Applications ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Xfce is a very modular desktop environment, | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Document Viewer: Evince → Atril | ||
+ | * Archive Manager: File Roller → Engrampa | ||
+ | * Calculator: GNOME Calculator → MATE Calculator | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Utilities === | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Catfish 1.4.4 == | ||
+ | |||
+ | Catfish 1.4.4 is included with Xubuntu 18.04. This maintenance release features improved performance, | ||
+ | |||
+ | == MenuLibre 2.2.0 == | ||
+ | |||
+ | MenuLibre 2.2.0 is a significant release with a multitude of new features, fixes, and supported desktops. Users can now test their launchers directly from MenuLibre. Additionally, | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Xfce === | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Parole Media Player 1.0.1 == | ||
+ | |||
+ | Parole 1.0.0 introduces the new “Automatic” video output, selected by default. This new output will automatically select the best available option for your hardware, leading to improved performance and reduced configuration issues. Videos are finally playable in Virtualbox with this update. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Thunar 1.6.15 == | ||
+ | |||
+ | Thunar has had a lot of development time in recent months while it heads toward a stable GTK+ 3 release. This release benefits from that development with a large number of bug fixes backported to ensure that Thunar is and continues to be a dependable file manager. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Xfce Power Manager 1.6.1 == | ||
+ | |||
+ | Xfce Power Manager has been ported to GTK+ 3 and includes a number of improvements and new features. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Improved “Presentation Mode” ensures the screensaver is inhibited while active | ||
+ | * Option to display battery percentage and/or remaining run time when on battery power | ||
+ | * Numerous bug fixes | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Xfce Notifications 0.4.2 == | ||
+ | |||
+ | The latest version of the Xfce notification daemon includes a panel plugin, support for links in notifications, | ||
+ | |||
+ | === LibreOffice 6.0 === | ||
+ | |||
+ | The latest version of LibreOffice is included with Xubuntu 18.04. This release features better file compatibility with Microsoft Office, Abiword, and QuarkExpress. One of the major release highlights is the inclusion of the elementary icon theme for all installations (including Windows and Mac OS X). This theme was first featured in Xubuntu 16.04 " | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Firefox & Thunderbird === | ||
+ | |||
+ | The latest and greatest versions of Firefox and Thunderbird are included. Firefox recently rolled out their “Quantum” changes, making recent releases incredibly responsive and faster than ever. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Xfce ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Development on Xfce 4.14 is moving right along, but will not be included in Xubuntu 18.04. While we won’t be getting the next generation Xfce desktop, we do have some additional stable updates and development goodies for everyone to enjoy. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Applications === | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Xfburn 0.5.5 | ||
+ | * Xfce Panel 4.12.2 | ||
+ | * Xfce Power Manager 1.6.1 (Now GTK+ 3) | ||
+ | * Xfce Terminal 0.8.7 | ||
+ | * Xfce Weather | ||
+ | * Xfce Whisker Menu Plugin 2.1.5 | ||
+ | * Xfce XKB Plugin 0.8.1 (Now GTK+ 3) | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Libraries === | ||
+ | |||
+ | * exo 0.12.0 (first stable Xfce 4.14-ready release) | ||
+ | * libxfce4ui 4.13.4 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Login & Locking ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Xubuntu login screen has had several improvements this development cycle, and there are more on the way! LightDM GTK+ Greeter has received fixes for accessibility, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Hardware Support ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Bluetooth === | ||
+ | |||
+ | The PulseAudio Bluetooth module has been included, meaning Bluetooth audio devices will now work out of the box in Xubuntu! Blueman has been updated to version 2.0.5 and includes several fixes for game controllers and modems. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Numlock === | ||
+ | |||
+ | We’ve integrated numlockx into our startup for improved support of keyboard number pads. Numlock will now automatically be enabled for all users, regardless of BIOS support. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Xubuntu core ===== | ||
+ | The [[https://xubuntu.org/news/ | ||
===== Changelogs ===== | ===== Changelogs ===== | ||
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* xfpanel-switch | * xfpanel-switch | ||
* xubuntu-artwork ([[https:// | * xubuntu-artwork ([[https:// | ||
- | * xubuntu-core ([[https:// | + | * xubuntu-core ([[https:// |
* xubuntu-default-settings ([[https:// | * xubuntu-default-settings ([[https:// | ||
- | * xubuntu-desktop ([[https:// | + | * xubuntu-desktop ([[https:// |
* xubuntu-docs ([[https:// | * xubuntu-docs ([[https:// | ||
* xubuntu-icon-theme ([[https:// | * xubuntu-icon-theme ([[https:// | ||
* xubuntu-meta ([[https:// | * xubuntu-meta ([[https:// | ||
- | * xubuntu-wallpapers ([[https:// | + | * xubuntu-wallpapers ([[https:// |
==== Xfce Core ==== | ==== Xfce Core ==== | ||
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* xfce4-notes-plugin ([[https:// | * xfce4-notes-plugin ([[https:// | ||
* xfce4-places-plugin ([[https:// | * xfce4-places-plugin ([[https:// | ||
+ | * xfce4-pulseaudio-plugin ([[https:// | ||
* xfce4-quicklauncher-plugin ([[https:// | * xfce4-quicklauncher-plugin ([[https:// | ||
+ | * xfce4-statusnotifier-plugin ([[https:// | ||
* xfce4-systemload-plugin ([[https:// | * xfce4-systemload-plugin ([[https:// | ||
* xfce4-verve-plugin ([[https:// | * xfce4-verve-plugin ([[https:// |