Linux Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Release Candidate Released

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The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the Release Candidate for Ubuntu
8.04 LTS (Long-Term Support) on desktop and server. Codenamed "Hardy
Heron", 8.04 LTS continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of integrating the
latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality,
easy-to-use Linux distribution.

We consider this release candidate to be complete, stable, and suitable for
testing by any user.

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition features incremental improvements to
familiar applications, with an emphasis on stability for this second Ubuntu
long-term support release, and is easier than ever to try out with the new
Wubi installer.

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server Edition follows in the footsteps of Ubuntu 7.10 with
even more virtualization support and security enhancements - enabling
AppArmor for more applications by default, improving protection of kernel
memory against attacks, and supporting KVM and iSCSI technologies out of the
box.
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consider this release candidate to be complete, stable, and suitable for
testing by any user. so its safe to upgarde now, to avoid the release rush & madness.

24April is going to be a mad day

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Dark Star said:
You both upset me .I was about to post and saw this :| btw wth going on with Distrowatch :|
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For Darky
Offtopic Post
Do you have a copyright to post all news:P

buddy, if posting this makes you happy then, you can post the Official release announcement of 8.04. and all others coming in future.
I just the information should reach all,by which medium or carrier does not matter. i will not post anymore:ohyeah:

Want to know what knew in Ubuntu 8.04
Read release notes
 
Gaurish said:
For Darky
Offtopic Post
Do you have a copyright to post all news:P

buddy, if posting this makes you happy then, you can post the Official release announcement of 8.04. and all others coming in future.
I just the information should reach all,by which medium or carrier does not matter. i will not post anymore:ohyeah:

Want to know what knew in Ubuntu 8.04
Read release notes
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I was just j/kin guys :P
 
Just installed the 64bit desktop live CD and added KVM/libvirt/VirtManager etc, and installing the 32bit beta inside a VM - Ubuntu inside Ubuntu :) It's quite fast actually.... Will try installing Windows XP or Server 2008 trial later too...

There are still annoyances, like the Login Window config applet does not remember my setting of Human List and keeps reverting to the blue circles login theme!

One worry I have about Ubuntu is that they release an RC which is still in Beta quality and they give too short time until the final release, not enough time to take in inputs and fix any last-minute bugs before release... I wonder how stable/polished this LTS release will be...

edit: KVM and VirtManager are for sure beta quality, probably better to just install VMware or VirtualBox since they are more polished and robust...
 
I'd rather wait four more days to install it. Already have the beta, but didn't install cause it would still need a upgrade after the final version is released.
 
Hi everybody,
Seems u all r masters in linux/ubuntu/fedora etc.
I m anxious to switch to linux from MS$. But could any master suggest me that is there Nokia PC Suite available for linux? As GPRS is the only source for me for internet browsing. I have searched lot for Nokia PC suite for linux with no success. Though some persons from Bangladesh have developed drivers for nokia modems for linux O.S which i m unable to understand. Throwing some light would help persons like me to adapt linux.
Thanks
 
OK, audio playback is more high-fidelity on Hardy compared to XP! I think Vista has HD audio capability and XP's SP3 will add HD audio... my mp3s sound much better on my cheapo Creative 2.1 speakers :)

(This is on my on board SigmaTel sound on Intel DP35DP mobo)

edit: lol, i just realised if i hover mouse over a mp3 file, it plays it back :)
 
vishalrao said:
OK, audio playback is more high-fidelity on Hardy compared to XP! I think Vista has HD audio capability and XP's SP3 will add HD audio... my mp3s sound much better on my cheapo Creative 2.1 speakers :)

(This is on my on board SigmaTel sound on Intel DP35DP mobo)

edit: lol, i just realised if i hover mouse over a mp3 file, it plays it back :)
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All Thanks to the Pulse Audio Project:)
 
MBKAHBR said:
Hi everybody,
Seems u all r masters in linux/ubuntu/fedora etc.
I m anxious to switch to linux from MS$. But could any master suggest me that is there Nokia PC Suite available for linux? As GPRS is the only source for me for internet browsing. I have searched lot for Nokia PC suite for linux with no success. Though some persons from Bangladesh have developed drivers for nokia modems for linux O.S which i m unable to understand. Throwing some light would help persons like me to adapt linux.
Thanks
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You need not to useany phone manager in Linux.. You memory card will get detected as a removable Drive and you can access the Internal Phone Memory via GTKPOD :D
 
Dark Star said:
You need not to useany phone manager in Linux.. You memory card will get detected as a removable Drive and you can access the Internal Phone Memory via GTKPOD :D
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Darkstar, i m asking for Nokia PC suite/ & or Nokia modem drivers for linux.
As i browse net on my lappy/PC through nokia phone having GPRS. So i need drivers for nokia phone modem ( included in PC suite), which i need if switches to linux from windows.
 
MBKAHBR said:
Darkstar, i m asking for Nokia PC suite/ & or Nokia modem drivers for linux.
As i browse net on my lappy/PC through nokia phone having GPRS. So i need drivers for nokia phone modem ( included in PC suite), which i need if switches to linux from windows.
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okay you want to browse Internet using your Phone as a Modem?

yeah, that can be done!

i am using nokia 5200 in Linux since ages to connect via Airtel mobile Office.

It works out nicely, but speeds on GPRS even with EDGE has reduced so i use it very less. Broadband is rocking here;)
 
8.04 LTS Hardy Heron is in flight! (released)! From their email on the announcement mailing list:

The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Long-Term Support)

on desktop and server, continuing Ubuntu's tradition of integrating the

latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality,

easy-to-use Linux distribution.

Read more about the features of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS in the following press

releases:

Desktop edition Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition Released | Ubuntu

Server edition Latest Server Release Expands Ubuntu Enterprise Profile | Ubuntu

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS will be maintained and supported for three years on the

desktop and five years on the server.

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS is also the basis for the new 8.04 release of Kubuntu:

Kubuntu - Kubuntu 8.04 Released

8.04 brings a restructuring of Edubuntu as the Ubuntu Education Edition.

The education desktop and application bundle now installs as an add-on to a

standard Ubuntu desktop.

http://www.edubuntu.org/news/8.04-release

The Ubuntu 8.04 family of variants, Xubuntu, UbuntuStudio, and Mythbuntu,

are also released today:

Xubuntu 8.04 Released | Xubuntu.org

Home | Ubuntu Studio

| Mythbuntu

To Get Ubuntu 8.04 LTS

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To download Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, or obtain CDs, visit:

Get Ubuntu - Download, request a CD, or buy on CD/DVD | Ubuntu

Users of Ubuntu 7.10 will be offered an automatic upgrade to 8.04 via

Update Manager. As always, upgrades to the latest version of Ubuntu are

entirely free of charge. For further information about upgrading, see

Upgrading your existing Ubuntu installation | Ubuntu

Users of Ubuntu 6.06 LTS may wish to wait for the first point release

of 8.04 LTS, due in July 2008, before upgrading.

We recommend that all users read the release notes, which document

caveats and workarounds for known issues. They are available at:

Ubuntu 8.04 Release Notes | Ubuntu

Find out what's new in this release with a graphical overview:

What's new in 8.04 | Ubuntu

If you have a question, or if you think you may have found a bug but

aren't sure, try asking on the #ubuntu IRC channel, on the Ubuntu Users

mailing list, or on the Ubuntu forums:

#ubuntu on irc.freenode.net

http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-users

Ubuntu Forums

Helping Shape Ubuntu

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If you would like to help shape Ubuntu, take a look at the list of ways

you can participate at

Get Involved | Ubuntu

About Ubuntu

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Ubuntu is a full-featured Linux distribution for desktops, laptops, and

servers, with a fast and easy installation and regular releases. A

tightly-integrated selection of excellent applications is included, and

an incredible variety of add-on software is just a few clicks away.

Professional technical support is available from Canonical Limited and

hundreds of other companies around the world. For more information about

support, visit Support Overview | Ubuntu

More Information

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You can find out more about Ubuntu and about this release on our website:

Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu

To sign up for future Ubuntu announcements, please subscribe to Ubuntu's

very low volume announcement list at:

http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-announce
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me too - getting the 64-bit desktop live CD ISO. i think it's high time (especially since i got 4gb ram) to switch over to 64-bit goodness :)
 
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