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- | ====== Xubuntu 21.04 BETA Release Notes ====== | + | ====== Xubuntu 21.04 Release Notes ====== |
- | **Welcome to the Xubuntu 21.04 " | + | **Welcome to the Xubuntu 21.04 " |
- | Xubuntu 21.04 will be released on Thursday, April 22, 2021 and will be supported for nine months until Thursday, January 22, 2022. For general information and the latest updates for Xubuntu 21.04, check out the [[https:// | + | Xubuntu 21.04 was released on Thursday, April 22, 2021 and will be supported for nine months until Thursday, January 22, 2022. For general information and the latest updates for Xubuntu 21.04, check out the [[https:// |
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- | * [[#removals|Removals]] | + | * [[#ux_updates|UX Updates]] |
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* grub-installer chooses which drive to install to with no user input ([[https:// | * grub-installer chooses which drive to install to with no user input ([[https:// | ||
+ | * OEM installation uses the wrong slideshow ([[https:// | ||
==== General Issues ==== | ==== General Issues ==== | ||
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* Boot: Decryption password prompt not visible ([[https:// | * Boot: Decryption password prompt not visible ([[https:// | ||
* GNOME Font Viewer: Crashes in the live environment ([[https:// | * GNOME Font Viewer: Crashes in the live environment ([[https:// | ||
- | * GNOME Software: Updates and is replaced by Snap Store ([[https:// | ||
* Xfce Pulseaudio Plugin: Multiple notifications displayed if multiple Pulseaudio plugins added to panel ([[https:// | * Xfce Pulseaudio Plugin: Multiple notifications displayed if multiple Pulseaudio plugins added to panel ([[https:// | ||
* Xfce Screensaver: | * Xfce Screensaver: | ||
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===== Ubuntu Common Release Notes ===== | ===== Ubuntu Common Release Notes ===== | ||
- | The main Ubuntu [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ | + | The main Ubuntu [[https://discourse.ubuntu.com/ |
===== Major Updates ===== | ===== Major Updates ===== | ||
- | * Xfce 4.16 ([[https:// | + | |
- | * Hexchat and Synaptic | + | * A new **" |
+ | * **Dark mode for the Xfce panel** to use a dark appearance without otherwise light themes. | ||
+ | * Support for **fractional scaling** in the Display preferences. | ||
+ | * **Queued file transfers**, | ||
+ | * For more information about Xfce 4.16, check out the [[https:// | ||
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+ | * **[[https:// | ||
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+ | * Xubuntu 21.04 now includes a **" | ||
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+ | * Xubuntu-specific **translations** are vastly improved, with numerous updates landing in our [[https:// | ||
===== UX Updates ===== | ===== UX Updates ===== | ||
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==== Keyboard Shortcuts ==== | ==== Keyboard Shortcuts ==== | ||
- | | + | Our keyboard shortcuts were updated to better align with Xfce 4.16 and other popular desktop environments. For a full list of keyboard shortcuts, [[https:// |
- | * Ctrl + Shift + Escape: Task Manager | + | |
- | * Super + R: Application Finder | + | * **Ctrl+Alt+Delete**: Shows the Logout |
- | * Super + E, Ctrl + Alt + F: File Manager | + | |
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==== Desktop ==== | ==== Desktop ==== | ||
- | * Hide File System and Removal Devices by default | + | * The File System and removable device icons are no longer displayed on the desktop |
- | * Remove the applications menu from right-click | + | * The applications menu has been removed |
==== Menu ==== | ==== Menu ==== | ||
- | * Removed | + | * The Texinfo launcher |
- | * Moved Pavucontrol | + | * The PulseAudio Volume Control |
==== Panel ==== | ==== Panel ==== | ||
- | * StatusNotifier | + | * The StatusNotifier |
- | * Removed | + | * The separator between the clock and tray icons was replaced with padding |
- | * Enabled | + | * The PulseAudio plugin is now configured with window focus support, improving integration with third-party music players |
==== Thunar ==== | ==== Thunar ==== | ||
- | * Use the path bar widget | + | * The path bar is now used by default, making it easier to navigate up paths |
- | * Enable opening folders | + | * Folders can now be opened |
- | * Disabled changing | + | * Special folders (such as Home) will no longer change the window icon, adding consistency to the panel |
===== Updates ===== | ===== Updates ===== | ||
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==== Application Stack ==== | ==== Application Stack ==== | ||
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* GNOME Mines 3.36.1 | * GNOME Mines 3.36.1 | ||
* GNOME Software 3.38.0 | * GNOME Software 3.38.0 | ||
- | * GNOME Sudoku | + | * GNOME Sudoku |
* Simple Scan 3.38.1 | * Simple Scan 3.38.1 | ||