On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 10:58 AM, Kristian Rink <[email protected]> wrote:
> Am 08.04.2010 10:38, schrieb Lionel Le Folgoc: > [...] > >> I didn't hear back from either of you in response to my request for > input to > >> the beta1 announcement, so Xubuntu and UbuntuStudio only got a brief > mention > >> at the top of the mail. Would either of you like to have a "what's new" > >> blurb in the beta2 announcement? If so, please send me your content by > >> Thursday morning UTC so I can include it. > > A short shot at this as I am in the process of dealing with the release > notes: > > [...................] > > "Heading for 10.04, Xubuntu has seen a substantial overhaul, while as > always providing a pleasant and lightweight computing environment for > all those wanting to go with the XFCE desktop by default. Along with the > usual updates of core components and infrastructure like the Linux > kernel, plymouth splash screen and graphics card drivers, there are some > changes noteworthy about Xubuntu 10.04: > > - Accessibility first: In order to assist all these in need of an > on-screen keyboard, OnBoard has been added to "Accessoires" in the > default installation. > > - All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. In order to help Jack, > Xubuntu comes with a fine and revamped selection of games including > classics like Mahjongg, Sudoku and Solitaire. > > - Imagine! While replaced in the Ubuntu distribution, Xubuntu 10.04 > continues to offer the GNU Image Manipulation Program in the default > installation. Along with this, xsane has been replaced in favour of > SimpleScan to ease setup and operation of scanners. > > - More bits in times of need: The all-new "Ubuntu Software Center" > replaces the "Add/Remove ..." option provided in earlier versions. > > - Changes in applications provided with Xubuntu include a significant > update of Gnumeric (to version 1.10.1), resolving most of the issues > seen in earlier Xubuntu versions. Likewise, "remote filesystems" has > been renamed to Gigolo and provides access to a vast array of remote > file system technologies, including SSH/SFTP, WebDAV and CIFS. > > - Thanks to fixes in pulse-audio, by now sound no longer is muted during > system startup. > > - Bugs: Still talking Beta, some critical issues still are left to be > addressed: > > * There is a critical bug in Abiword that causes a freeze for most > users when anything under the Help menu is selected. This does cause > you to lose the document you are working on. > (https://launchpad.net/bugs/519541) > > * There are still issues being worked concerning Plymouth and Nvidia > video. Due to these issues, the splash screens on boot look less good > than desired. > (http://www.netsplit.com/2010/03/30/all-about-kernel-mode-setting/)" > > [...................] > > Comments? > > K. > > -- > Kristian Rink * http://pictorial.zimmer428.net # [email protected] > "What was once thought can never be unthought." > (Duerrenmatt - 'Die Physiker') > > Kristian, are these the final release notes? (The [....] might indicate you have more) If so, can I (or would you like to) put them on https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Xubuntu/LucidLynx/Beta2 so I can link to them in the website announcement? Thanks, -- Vincent
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