11.10

No more support for Ubuntu 10.04 and Ubuntu 11.10

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On Thursday May 9 ended official support for Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx and Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot. It is therefore time to upgrade for users of these versions and derivatives, which have not yet done.

UbuntuSe ended support for Ubuntu 10.04 and Ubuntu 11.10

For Ubuntu 11.10, it will be unusual to find users stuck in that version, the second in having Unity as desktop interface. But Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx is another thing then, with the permission of Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat, whose support ended last year, marked the farewell in style GNOME 2 desktop so dear.

So, what would be the recommendation for those users who will no longer receive any more updates? In the case of Ubuntu 11.10 could be the next version of the distro, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, which has a long road ahead. Although the last 13.04 is another possibility, more chilly.

By contrast, someone who has so far kept in Ubuntu 10.04 may have other interests for your machine. What Debian 7 with Xfce? Recall that Wheezy has virtually the same packages that Ubuntu 12.04.

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How to install KDE 4.8 on Ubuntu 11.10 SC

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As you know, the developers of the desktop environment KDE SC yesterday released 4.8, the new version comes with lots of news in various sections , and now you can test different distributions.

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Ubuntu example is simple to access the new desktop through the PPA is really intended for users of Kubuntu but Ubuntu Fans also be used.

This simply

run following commands from a console :

 sudo apt-add-repository ppa: kubuntu-ppa/backportssudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get kubuntu-desktop

During the installation of KDE packages you are asked if you want to change Session Manager and use KDM instead of LighDM. It is your decision, in my case, I kept LightDM-but except for that paragraph, the installation is automatic.

After finishing, you will have to simply log to choose to open a new KDE environment as your work environment for that session. To enjoy KDE 4.8 SC

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11.10 Pinguy final OS (some beta) available

first_main_article” class=”article readability=”42″>A few days ago we talked

this Linux distribution that tries to offer a user experience as attractive as possible, and now we have at our disposal the final version of OS Pinguy 11.10 , even their own creators defined as a beta release.

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Curious

official comment from this announcement:

Because certain things do not feel comfortable releasing this version as final. Some of the applications are being used alpha or beta, and there are some problems as it affecting the proprietary drivers that cause conflicts with the text and flash in the Shell.

Pinguy OS 11.10 is a distribution based on Ubuntu 11.10, and WIN uses GNOME 3.2.1 and GNOME Shell as a desktop interface, which integrates a number of extensions by default.

WebUpd8

speak of those extensions that offer greater functionality to this distribution, and do a minianálisis of it, concluding that “although Pinguy 11.10 OS offers one of the best experiences GNOME Shell out there, there are some things that could have been improved “.

WebUpd8 also point in this version will soon be accompanied an issue with MATE , the project is to revive the GNOME 2.x.

You can download OS

11.10 Pinguy final (or beta, if you stick to the developers) on SourceForge both platforms 32 and 64 bit , or directly on these links:

Pinguy_OS_11.10-shell-beta_i686.iso (1,672 MB)

Pinguy_OS_11.10-shell-beta_x86-64.iso (1,740 MB)

OS 11.10 Pinguy GNOME Shell is preparing a version

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OS developers have long been offering its users a great visual experience based on what is offered by Ubuntu, which so far was based on GNOME 2.3xy that from now offered in two formats: the classic GNOME 2 (or Mate, promising fork of GNOME 2.3x) and WIN the new GNOME 3 and GNOME Shell .

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Although there are still some days to the final arrival of Pinguy OS 11.10, its creators have posted on his blog about screenshots will look like the issue with GNOME Shell , and is especially remarkable.

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This edition will continue to use classic components Pinguy OS as Docky or Conky by default, but also be integrated, as they say in WebUpd8-extensions useful for GNOME Shell such as music or system monitor.

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addition, highlighted in WebUpd8, we built the menu Cardapio -which is available as GNOME Shell extension and extension-Global Menu. The default theme will Zukitwo Resonance, and the truth is that the appearance of the catch makes clear that the project is on track PHP 5.x .

Ubuntu 11.10 oneiric Ocelot: analysis

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less than six months ago I published an extensive analysis of Ubuntu 11.04, and this time I made clear my impressions: Unity had provoked a bitter debate among Ubuntu users, but one thing was clear: at least there give you a chance to mature .

That’s what we’ve done with Natty Narwhal, and those months are noted. Unity Ubuntu 11.10 and go together, but Ocelot oneiric are in my opinion an essential component which will make many lifelong ubunteros giving an opportunity to follow this pattern: GNOME integration order 3 .

That is for me the great news of Ubuntu 11.10. Neither improvements in Unity, or the Software Center, or changes in the catalog of native applications, in my opinion as important as the support of GNOME 3 that opens the door to other desktop interfaces among the highlights right now with its own light GNOME Shell.

But I’m getting ahead

. Moving on to Ubuntu 11.10 oneiric analysis Ocelot .

Content analysis

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Installation and Getting Started

Part 3: Unity, slightly more mature (I): The Dash

Part 4: Unity, slightly more mature (II): The Unity squires

Part 5: Unity, slightly more mature (III): The usability challenge

Part 6: GNOME 3, the key to future

Part 7: The Linux kernel 3.0 arrives in Ubuntu

Part 8: A software center to rule them all

Part 9: Changes in the catalog of applications

Part 10: Conclusion: Ubuntu 11.10 mature, but not convincing at all

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Tags: analysis, Canonical, Ubuntu Software Center, Distribution, GNOME 3, GNOME Shell, Linux kernel 3.0, oneiric Ocelot, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 11.10, 11.10 oneiric Ubuntu Ocelot, Unity

Thoughts on GNOME 3.2 and GNOME Shell in Ubuntu 11.10

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After reviewing all the virtues and vicissitudes of Canonical in a new machine (although quite modest) and because of which even made an article, was time to try the full range of GNOME Shell . The truth so far failed to prove as it should be the new GNOME shell, but with the arrival of version 3.2 and a new machine with Intel graphics gave me time to stop using GNOME Shell in the same installation of Ubuntu 11.10.

Thoughts on GNOME 3.2 and GNOME Shell in Ubuntu 11.10

reference data your computer has an Intel Core i3 Sandy Bridge of 3.1 Ghz, 4GB RAM, HDD SATA 3Gbps 1-Tbyte and WIN Intel Graphics video card , I think this This last figure is especially important, I must warn you inevitably compare some details between Unity and GNOME Shell to be as specific as possible. Bearing this in mind, let us begin.

The first thing to note is that absolute cleanliness is the interface, no desktop icons, no taskbar, just an elegant top bar with a high contrast to its elements. Minimalism fledged . But to start the action in GNOME Shell is easy and fast, there are at least three ways, by clicking on “Activities”, bringing the mouse to the upper left corner or by pressing the “Super” (on most keyboards, the key Windows).

As many know by now, since this “space” called Activities can manage applications, both active and those that want to open , the lateral spring is for the latter, but you can also type the name that comes to mind us to find both applications recently opened files and finally we have in the top left the “Applications” for a more detailed search.

Impressions GNOME 3.2 and GNOME Shell in Ubuntu 11.10

the same pitcher we have access to the default desktops are always “one more” of those we are dealing with, and at the bottom shows the notifications of applications, a section will be hidden while we use the programs, but that approach appears when the pointer there. In this regard it is noteworthy that made GNOME panel to maintain a visibly clean at the top and maintain the functionality that provide notifications of applications hidden in the bottom, nothing is lost in that area .

Other interface details that differ significantly both Unity and GNOME 2 are the buttons on the windows, now there is only one button, closing, and virtual desktops, no longer freely handled automatically but are added as required, and also only generates a vertical grid of them, clear the shortcut Alt + Tab still works.

Turning to the purely

visual, I must say that the issue seems much more Adwaita clear that issues of Ubuntu Light, things of contrast or color of fonts, but you can see at a glance. The other thing that is remarkable is elegant notifications and pop-up dialog boxes , requests for “root” for example are fantastic, like the smooth sliding effect and positioning of the popup , until they seem nice.

Impressions GNOME 3.2 and GNOME Shell in Ubuntu 11.10

performance, opening applications feels faster than Unity and scaling movements and displacement of the launcher windows are quite fluid, feeling that one can reach be very decisive in the choice of a desktop over another and in fact Canonical working on it. Of course as I said earlier, all with an Intel, I know how it will be the behavior with NVIDIA or ATI cards.

Of course, “missing things” or that’s the impression given after GNOME Shell for years squeezed environments like GNOME 2 or KDE, but for now I my vote of confidence to the team of GNOME solve these “gaps” because in fact being done through the. It is true that it does not seem the most optimal or as clean, but I understand the concept of “practical + functional + customizable” GNOME wants to implement in this version, ie a minimal environment for practice and extensions that add functionality for finally reach the flexibility and adaptability so characteristic of the usual GNOME, although it is still lacking.

Yet

work done so far it seems to me the best, I think because I skip “bad stage” which brought the new implementation at first, but I must say that today GNOME 3.2 and GNOME Shell is nice elegant and sufficient in many cases to manage our daily activities on a computer and if you add the extensions, although these are still a little raw and in fact are not possible to install Ubuntu unless WebUpd8 seize resources as I mentioned a couple of weeks.

Impressions GNOME 3.2 and GNOME Shell in Ubuntu 11.10

Regarding the latter

only highlight some of the “goodies” GNOME that are now quite unique to the platform, integrated with GNOME Tracker Documents that looks very interesting web applications built to Epiphany desktop with the latest and advanced configuration tool GNOME (gnome-tweak-tool) which incidentally also serves well in Ubuntu Unity.

None of this will seem new to those who have already opted for GNOME Shell, but felt it necessary to mention the many who perhaps have not yet experienced this new desktop interface. On the other hand do not mean to say “if Unity and GNOME Shell” , beyond the comments I’ve made in this article, the idea is to know , if someone was missing. So you know, GNOME Shell or Unity or KDE or LXDE, or whatever, are free to try, is the beauty of free desktops.

Microanalysis of Ubuntu, Kubuntu, and Xubuntu 11.10

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analysis conditions Ubuntu 11.10 , I can not resist me to share my first impressions on the queen of the house and its two major landowners, and Kubuntu Xubuntu , since I have tasted “quite” what they can offer new versions of these three distributions.

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Note: This article title as “microanalysis” just like that, a little more sketchy than usual, but you can make the idea that this is an opinion piece with my first impressions as I just said. something quick and not very serious , go. In very broad terms, as I see it:

Ubuntu

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Despite how much I like the usability constraints of Unity, I have to admit that the qualitative leap in user experience from the previous version of Ubuntu has been spectacular . I’m starting to like the experience offered Canonical, even though I know for a fact that in a couple of weeks I have unhinged. As for the average user, however, I think are well on your way .

Best :

The Dash has gone from being a good idea to be the best menu style, waste is meaningless forks, those applications and locations, and has improved in all respects, with the lenses or lenses to highlight.

Ubuntu Software Center is impressive, also the best category. For speed, information and options I still prefer the console, but for new users or to find new programs, the idea of Ubuntu is unmatched. Only they need to improve their performance and continue polishing.

worst :

The feeling of sluggishness in the response to the panel launchers is maddening, and the worst is that it increases the feeling of heaviness on the desktop even more.

We must improve the management of resources. Except for the above, not bad thing, but it is an environment that stands out for its lightness. In fact, I would say that Unity is the heaviest desktop GNU / Linux.

That monster called Nautilus

… is uglier than ever!

Kubuntu

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Kubuntu has a reputation not entirely deserved as bad KDE distribution and someday talk about it (although we have already done), but not today, because the new version has much to offer. And surely do not lie if I say that oneiric Ocelot is the best release of Kubuntu with KDE 4 so far , since their quality tends to improve as does the desktop on which it is based. That’s the trick (in general, everything is going pretty well in Kubuntu 11.10, although I have to note that, of the three, is the system least I can prove).

Best :

gigantism is gone! That which made the applets of Plasma look so big and ugly in previous versions is no longer with us.

Muon

, the new software manager, is fine. It is lightweight, fast, integrates with the system tray to advertise the available updates, etc.. Muon is a suite that offers a package manager Synaptyc type and type the Software Center on Ubuntu. It looks surprisingly before too long.

Firefox continues to provide desktop integration (also LibreOffice, but not GIMP) after installation.

worst :

rekonq

still unprepared for the position of main browser and have not been updated to its latest version.

It is high time that Kubuntu present at least one own wallpaper, right? Need something more personal style this distribution.

I missed

time to test it extensively.

Xubuntu

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impressive. This distribution is that you should pro-choice but anti-Unity Ubuntu , because with two touches is almost the same as Ubuntu 10.10 and also has features such as the very center of Software. Of the three, well, Xubuntu is the only one that I have a job working in production, and is greatly improve the experience offered at its previous version, which was excellent (I for one am looking forward to come out with version 12.04 5 years of support).

Best :

The Xfce desktop

prettier by default, Xubuntu, based on a slight but constant evolution of style Elementary.

simply, it works great:)

worst :

default configuration of the panels should be more traditional, lower pitcher is confusing and in general this should be improved.

Small

things to improve in Xfce, but that’s not to blame Xubuntu … do you?

ends here. I left a lot to tell, but if I were to do this would not be a “microanalysis.” Also left out of the game for now Lubuntu, because I have not had occasion to try it. But after its previous version, pretty good, and its recent merger Ubuntu family as a full member, I am sure that those responsible have done least well.

In the coming days will have a real analysis of Ubutnu 11.10 )

Ocelot oneiric Ubuntu 11.10, available

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its developers had anticipated, we already have with us Ubuntu Ocelot oneiric 11.10 , the latest version of Canonical distribution that comes with significant improvements in various sections.

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the release notes find the whole series of improvements and developments affecting Ubuntu 11.10 , and we highlight the following:

New version of Compiz and Unity : in both cases the improvements are unique and affect the operation of windows exchanger (Alt + Tab), the substitution of “Places” by “Lenses”, a new lens for Banshee and music of our system and better performance of the pitchers and the panel. But above all these improvements stands a: everything works with GTK 3: finally welcomes Ubuntu GNOME 3

Ubuntu Software Center 5.0 : everything is renewed on a visual level in the Ubuntu Software Center, which also gains usability and presentation of the lists of applications.

New architectures

ARM : Now users of some devices based on certain models of the ARM platform can enjoy Ubuntu on their computers.

New DVD : those who prefer it can download the DVD of 1.5 GB of capacity that includes everything including the CD plus Inkscape, GIMP, and Pitivi LibreOffice suite.

New website for developers : everything you need to help these programmers to implement their ideas and, of course, to distribute both free and commercially through the Ubuntu Software Center.

New applications

: Thunderbird, Déjà Dup, Gwibber, GNOME 3.2 and LightDM is buzzing this edition of Ubuntu, Synaptic and Pitivi while no longer available as standard but can be installed from the repositories.

Ubuntu Server , and new images for Ubuntu Cloud computing clouds, ready to be implemented through OpenStack and of its latest version, codenamed “Diablo”.

It is also important developments that affect not only Ubuntu, but all her sisters , namely:

hybrid imaging support CD and USB

Application compatibility and 32-bit libraries on 64 bits (such as Skype and Flash, although in the latter no longer needed)

Linux Kernel 3.0

GCC 4.6

Python 2.7.2 by default (2.6.7 and 3.2.2′s also available)

Ubuntu One integrates with the most potent form of Unity and Dash, for example, we play music from our own Ubuntu One with a lens focused on the purpose.

Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu, Edubuntu, Mythbuntu and Ubuntu Studio also gotten better, but is evident that as in previous editions of the spotlight is the original distribution.

can find more information about Ubuntu 11.10 oneiric Ocelot in the release notes, and you can download the distribution from any of the mirrors available or from Canonical’s official website, here. Now we just try and enjoy it!

And of course, very soon we will have prepared our traditional in-depth analysis Ubuntu Ocelot oneiric 11.10 .

Tags: Software Center, Compiz, GNOME 3, GNOME Shell, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 11.10, 11.10 oneiric Ocelot Ubuntu, Ubuntu Cloud, Ubuntu One, Unity, Unity 2D

11.10 Ubuntu boots slower, what was the fast start, Canonical?

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few months ago was very fashionable to debate on instant start operating systems (Splashtop was the most popular system) and boot times also be reduced to the minimum pursued in various distributions , and especially one of them: Ubuntu.

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Canonical

was very heavy with the topic : in MuyLinux we, for example, claimed that some time down the 10 seconds or even 5 seconds to boot a system with Ubuntu, and distribution developers seemed particularly aimed at achieving this reduction in boot times.

Let’s jump

this: today and Canonical or other developers talk about reducing boot times . The focus is on the desktop environments in the cloud and in-store applications. That aspect has been neglected so fundamental that seemed just a year ago.

study shows they have done on Phoronix, and which have compared the start of a preliminary version of Ubuntu Ubuntu 11.10 to 11.04, and WIN have shown the charts and start times with different teams , from netbooks to basic desktop PC hardware configurations pretty decent. Data:

ASUS Eee PC

(Intel Atom 330, HD SATA): 31.4 s in Natty, 59.62 s in oneiric

NetTop ASRock (Intel Atom 330, HD SATA) 25 s in Natty, 58 s in oneiric

MSI

NetTop (Intel Atom 330, HD SATA) 25 s in Natty, 27 s in oneiric

AMD Opteron 2348 (quad-core, SSD) in Natty 7.78 s, 11.09 s in oneiric

Intel

Sandy Bridge, SSD: s in Natty 24.66, 35.26 s in oneiric

Intel Core 2 Duo T9300, SATA HD: 23.20 s in Natty, 31.69 s in oneiric

Ocelot takes a lot more (in some cases, twice) to boot than its predecessor (I would say that in turn also lost about Maverick Meerkat bellows) and Canonical seems clear that this factor has been neglected.

The question is, of course, if the start times were really important to Canonical (and for us, the users), or was simply an effort to give that talk . Personally I think those are important start-up times for users, but not crucial, and Canonical’s attitude in this regard is at least disappointing.

Ubuntu 11.10 Beta 2 Available: goodbye to Synaptic

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distribution developers Canonical have announced the availability of Ubuntu 11.10 Beta 2, the second edition of this new Beta version of Ubuntu that has among others a novelty that we talked about: Synaptic no longer available Ubuntu default . Obviously, you can install from the official repos, which is still available.

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the announcement at the official mailing list highlights other developments, such as a new set of ISO images for ARM architectures that will be available before the final release, and for example be used to install Ubuntu 11.10 Toshiba netbook in the AC100 or on a development board, the Freescale i.MX53.

have also advanced in the integration of GNOME 3 with the inclusion of the latest development version, 3.1.92 GNOME , and the kernel is based on the 3.0.4 kernel.

In the same announcement also discuss improvements in other variants of Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server as , which includes Orchestra (to provide services in data centers), Juju (formerly Ensemble) and re-inclusion of the Xen hypervisor .

11.10

Kubuntu KDE Beta 2 arrives SC 4.7.1, including the suite of personal information management kdepim 4.7, which also carried out for the new uid incl Kmail 2 .

Another curiosity is the replacement of Firefox Chromium as the default browser in Mythbuntu, a unique decision could be a prelude to what may someday come to the main distribution, Ubuntu.

You can get more information about this release in the “technical vision” and download Ubuntu 11.10 Beta 2 (oneiric Ocelot) from the official website or from the following links: