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 ====== Xubuntu 18.04 Release Notes ====== ====== Xubuntu 18.04 Release Notes ======
  
 +===== Notable Issues =====
  
-**//__DRAFT RELEASE NOTE__//**+==== Installer Issues ====
  
-** NOTE: ** 
  
-This is ''pre-Release'' version. Xubuntu pre-releases are **''NOT''** recommended for:+  ***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 installationWe 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**
  
-  * 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://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 ====
  
-  Regular users who want to help us test by finding, reporting, and/or fixing bugs +    At least one Nvidia driver causes issues when removed via Additional Drivers ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-properties/+bug/1761593| 1761593]]) 
-  * Xubuntu developers + 
 +  * Network indicators 
 +    * Currently at times the panel could show 2 network iconsthis 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://bugs.launchpad.net/parole/+bug/1705243|1705243]]) 
 +  * SGT Puzzles Collection: Menu bar grayed out ([[https://launchpad.net/bugs/1670610|1670610]]) 
 +  * Xfce Indicator Plugin: Checkboxes for hidden/visible indicators not working properly ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfce4-indicator-plugin/+bug/1311685|1311685]]) 
 +  * Applications Menu plugin clips panel icon ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfce4-panel/+bug/1756608|1756608]]) 
 +  * Launch and Directory Menu items icons are too small ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfce4-panel/+bug/1756612|1756612]]) 
 +  * No network from suspend resume (r8169 Ethernet Card) ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1752772|1752772]]) 
 +  * Double login required from suspend ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lightdm/+bug/1760078|1760078]]) 
 +  * Wrong resolution at unlock screen (Nvidia) ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/light-locker/+bug/1760068|1760068]]) 
 + 
 +=== Ubuntu Generic Release Note === 
 + 
 +The main Ubuntu release [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BionicBeaver/ReleaseNotes|note]] covers both many of the other packages we carry and more generic issues. 
  
 ===== Major Updates ===== ===== Major Updates =====
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 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. 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.
  
-The Greybird GTK theme has been updated to version 3.22.6. This feature release includes Chrome/ium GTK 3 styles, a new dark theme, smaller switches, and improved scales+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.
- +
-Our new default wallpaper for Xubuntu 18.04 is included, and it’s not even UI freeze yet! We also have a wallpaper contest running until March 15th, so be sure to drop by and submit your best work to earn a chance to win some Xubuntu stickers! Winners of the competition will be included in the final release. +
- +
-https://contest.xubuntu.org/+
  
 ==== Panel Plugins ==== ==== Panel Plugins ====
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 === PulseAudio Plugin === === PulseAudio Plugin ===
  
-With Xubuntu 18.04, we replaced the Sound Indicator with the Xfce PulseAudio Plugin. This plugin has come a long way in recent months, and now matches (and even eclipses) the Sound Indicator in features and support. Some key features include:+With Xubuntu 18.04, we replaced the Sound Indicator with the Xfce PulseAudio Plugin. Some key features include:
  
   * Select, move, and control audio output and input from the plugin menu   * Select, move, and control audio output and input from the plugin menu
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   * Symbolic icons – Application indicators will be displayed with a symbolic icon if it is available   * Symbolic icons – Application indicators will be displayed with a symbolic icon if it is available
   * Hide or show individual application indicators   * 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" mode and view missed notifications.
  
 ==== Desktop Applications ==== ==== Desktop Applications ====
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 Catfish 1.4.4 is included with Xubuntu 18.04. This maintenance release features improved performance, additional error handling, and numerous translation updates. Catfish 1.4.4 is included with Xubuntu 18.04. This maintenance release features improved performance, additional error handling, and numerous translation updates.
  
-== MenuLibre 2.1.==+== MenuLibre 2.2.==
  
-MenuLibre 2.1.is a significant release with a multitude of new features, fixes, and supported desktops. Users can now test their launchers directly from MenuLibre. Additionally, you can sort submenus, install launchers in any directory, and identify issues in existing launchers. Desktop environment support has been extended to include Budgie, Cinnamon, EDE, LXQt, KDE Plasma, MATE, and Pantheon.+MenuLibre 2.2.is a significant release with a multitude of new features, fixes, and supported desktops. Users can now test their launchers directly from MenuLibre. Additionally, you can sort submenus, install launchers in any directory, and identify issues in existing launchers. Desktop environment support has been extended to include Budgie, Cinnamon, EDE, LXQt, KDE Plasma, MATE, and Pantheon.
  
 === Xfce === === Xfce ===
  
-== Parole Media Player 1.0.==+== Parole Media Player 1.0.==
  
 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. 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 1.6.14 ==+== 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. 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.
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   * Xfce Terminal 0.8.7   * Xfce Terminal 0.8.7
   * Xfce Weather Plugin 0.8.10   * Xfce Weather Plugin 0.8.10
-  * Xfce Whisker Menu Plugin 2.1.4+  * Xfce Whisker Menu Plugin 2.1.5
   * Xfce XKB Plugin 0.8.1 (Now GTK+ 3)   * Xfce XKB Plugin 0.8.1 (Now GTK+ 3)
  
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 === Numlock === === 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. We have an update landing soon that will allow you to remove the numlockx package if you do not want this integration.+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.
  
-===== Notable Issues ===== +===== Xubuntu core ===== 
- +The [[https://xubuntu.org/news/introducing-xubuntu-core/|Xubuntu core]] project is still solely community based effort and as suchthe produced ISOs can be downloaded from the unofficial [[https://unit193.net/xubuntu/core/|contributor's site]].
-==== Installer Issues ==== +
- +
-  ***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** +
- +
- +
- +
-  *  System encryption password set before setting keyboard locale ([[https://launchpad.net/bugs/1047384|1047384]])  +
-    * **Workround:** Start the installation with the correct keymap. ([[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BootOptions#Changing_the_CD.27s_Default_Boot_Options |Use F3]]) to set your keymap //before// booting to Try or Install Xubuntu from that menu. +
- +
-  * Keyboard layout issues noted in Ubuntu or other flavours during installation: +
-    * 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 ==== +
- +
-  * Network indicators +
-    * Currently at times the panel could show 2 network icons, this appears to be 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 knowyou can if you wish restart networking, the affected plugin or the panel. This fixes the issue in your running session but does not prevent the issue from re-appearing. +
- +
-  * Parole Media Player +
-    * Play button inactive ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/parole/+bug/1705243|1705243]]+
- +
-  * SGT Puzzles Collection: Menu bar grayed out ([[https://launchpad.net/bugs/1670610|1670610]]) +
-  * Thunar: Restoring 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: Checkboxes for hidden/visible indicators not working properly ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfce4-indicator-plugin/+bug/1311685|1311685]])+
  
 ===== Changelogs ===== ===== Changelogs =====
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   * xfpanel-switch  ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xfpanel-switch/+changelog|changelog]])   * xfpanel-switch  ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xfpanel-switch/+changelog|changelog]])
   * xubuntu-artwork ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-artwork/+changelog|changelog]])   * xubuntu-artwork ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-artwork/+changelog|changelog]])
-  * xubuntu-core ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-core/+changelog|changelog]])+  * xubuntu-core ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-meta/+changelog|changelog]])
   * xubuntu-default-settings ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-default-settings/+changelog|changelog]])   * xubuntu-default-settings ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-default-settings/+changelog|changelog]])
-  * xubuntu-desktop ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-desktop/+changelog|changelog]])+  * xubuntu-desktop ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-meta/+changelog|changelog]])
   * xubuntu-docs ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-docs/+changelog|changelog]])   * xubuntu-docs ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-docs/+changelog|changelog]])
   * xubuntu-icon-theme ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-icon-theme/+changelog|changelog]])   * xubuntu-icon-theme ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-icon-theme/+changelog|changelog]])
   * xubuntu-meta ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-meta/+changelog|changelog]])   * xubuntu-meta ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-meta/+changelog|changelog]])
-  * xubuntu-wallpapers ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-wallpapers/+changelog|changelog]])+  * xubuntu-wallpapers ([[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/bionic/+source/xubuntu-artwork/+changelog|changelog]])
  
 ==== Xfce Core ==== ==== Xfce Core ====