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====== Xubuntu 21.10 Release Notes ====== | ====== Xubuntu 21.10 Release Notes ====== | ||
- | **Welcome to the Xubuntu 21.10 " | + | **Welcome to the Xubuntu 21.10 " |
- | Xubuntu 21.10 will be released on Thursday, October 14, 2021 and will be supported for nine months until Thursday, June 14, 2022. For general information and the latest updates for Xubuntu 21.10, check out the [[https:// | + | Xubuntu 21.10 was released on Thursday, October 14, 2021 and will be supported for nine months until Thursday, June 14, 2022. For general information and the latest updates for Xubuntu 21.10, check out the [[https:// |
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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:// | * OEM installation uses the wrong slideshow ([[https:// | ||
+ | * No shutdown prompt after installation ([[https:// | ||
+ | * However, you should be able to press the Enter key to continue with the reboot. | ||
==== General Issues ==== | ==== General Issues ==== | ||
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===== Major Updates ===== | ===== Major Updates ===== | ||
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+ | * **GNOME Disk Analyzer** (baobab) and **Disk Utility** have been added to Xubuntu to make it easier to monitor and manage your partitions. | ||
+ | * **Rhythmbox** with the **Alternative Toolbar** layout are now included in Xubuntu. Play your music with a dedicated media library. | ||
+ | * **Pipewire** is now included in Xubuntu and other flavors. Pipewire is used in conjunction with PulseAudio to improve audio playback in Linux. Bluetooth audio is especially improved. | ||
+ | * **Pidgin** has been removed due to decreasing functionality as various messaging platforms move to proprietary protocols and applications. Pidgin can be reinstalled from GNOME Software if you still rely on it. | ||
===== UX Updates ===== | ===== UX Updates ===== | ||
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For a full list of keyboard shortcuts, [[https:// | For a full list of keyboard shortcuts, [[https:// | ||
- | ==== Desktop ==== | + | * The long-obsoleted Super+{1, |
- | + | * The Super (Windows) key will now show the Whisker | |
- | ==== Menu ==== | + | * The Music specialty key will now launch Rhythmbox instead of Parole |
- | + | ||
- | ==== Panel ==== | + | |
==== Thunar ==== | ==== Thunar ==== | ||
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+ | * The Thunar titlebar will now display the full directory path | ||
===== Updates ===== | ===== Updates ===== | ||
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* MATE 1.26 | * MATE 1.26 | ||
* Xfce 4.16 | * Xfce 4.16 | ||
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+ | ==== Themes ==== | ||
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+ | * Greybird 3.22.15 | ||
==== Applications ==== | ==== Applications ==== | ||
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* Xfce Systemload Plugin 1.3.1 | * Xfce Systemload Plugin 1.3.1 | ||
* Xfce Task Manager 1.5.2 | * Xfce Task Manager 1.5.2 | ||
+ | * Xfce Whisker Menu Plugin 2.6.0 | ||
=== MATE === | === MATE === | ||
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=== GNOME === | === GNOME === | ||
- | * GNOME Disk Usage Analyzer | + | * GNOME Disk Usage Analyzer |
* GNOME Disk Utility 41 | * GNOME Disk Utility 41 | ||
* GNOME Mines 40.0 | * GNOME Mines 40.0 | ||
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* GNOME Sudoku 40.2 | * GNOME Sudoku 40.2 | ||
* Rhythmbox 3.4.4 | * Rhythmbox 3.4.4 | ||
- | * Simple Scan 40.1 | + | * Simple Scan 40.5 |
=== Everything Else === | === Everything Else === | ||
* Blueman 2.2.2 | * Blueman 2.2.2 | ||
- | * Firefox | + | * Firefox |
* GIMP 2.10.24 | * GIMP 2.10.24 | ||
* LibreOffice 7.2.1 | * LibreOffice 7.2.1 | ||
* Pipewire 0.3.32 | * Pipewire 0.3.32 | ||
* PulseAudio 15.0 | * PulseAudio 15.0 | ||
- | * Snapd 2.51.1 | + | * Snapd 2.53 |
* SGT Launcher 0.2.7 | * SGT Launcher 0.2.7 | ||
- | * Thunderbird | + | * Thunderbird |
===== Changelogs ===== | ===== Changelogs ===== |