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| 2009-10-29 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 9.10 |
| Welcome to the Ubuntu release day! The first of several expected announcement comes courtesy of the Kubuntu project: "Kubuntu 9.10: stable, social and beautiful. Kubuntu is built with the latest KDE desktop on top of a solid Ubuntu core. We believe this combination delivers a fantastic all-round home desktop experience. Our selection of tools and applications will provide you with all that you need for most of your tasks, with many more available just a few clicks away! Whether browsing the web, playing your music, composing an e-mail or connecting with your friends on social networks, Kubuntu 9.10 brings you an innovative and attractive platform for all your desktop needs." Read the full release announcement which includes a detailed overview of the new version. Download (MD5): kubuntu-9.10-desktop-i386.iso (683MB, torrent), kubuntu-9.10-desktop-amd64.iso (696MB, torrent). |
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| 2009-04-23 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 9.04 |
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| Jonathan Riddell has announced the release of Kubuntu 9.04, an Ubuntu variant featuring the latest KDE 4 desktop environment: "The Kubuntu team is proud to announce the release of Kubuntu 9.04, the Jaunty Jackalope! Kubuntu 9.04 includes an upgraded desktop containing many bug fixes, new configuration options, as well as many new and updated applications: KDE 4.2, containing many new features, including significant refinements of Plasma and KWin, the KDE workspace, many new and updated Plasma widgets, new and improved desktop effects (enabled by default), the return of the optional 'Classic Desktop' motif as an option; new in System Settings are tools for managing software and printer configuration; Quassel, a new IRC client; Amarok 2.0.2, KTorrent 3.2, Digikam 0.10.0...." See the rest of the release announcement for a more detailed overview of the release. Download (MD5): kubuntu-9.04-desktop-i386.iso (696MB, torrent), kubuntu-9.04-desktop-amd64.iso (695MB, torrent). |
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| 2009-02-22 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 8.04.2 |
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| Jonathan Riddell has announced the availability of an updated release of Kubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron", a distribution featuring the older KDE 3.5.10 desktop: "The Kubuntu team is proud to announce the release of Kubuntu 8.04.2, the second and final maintenance update to Kubuntu's 8.04 release. This release includes updated desktop, and alternate installation CDs for the i386 and amd64 architectures. This update is provided in recognition that the current Kubuntu release (8.10) with its cutting edge KDE 4 desktop is not yet appropriate for all users. In all, over 200 updates have been integrated, and updated installation media has been provided so that fewer updates will need to be downloaded after installation. These include security updates, and corrections for other high-impact bugs, with a focus on maintaining stability and compatibility with Kubuntu 8.04." See the complete release announcement for a detailed list of the most important changes. Download (MD5) the installable live CD images from here: kubuntu-8.04.2-desktop-i386.iso (695MB, torrent), kubuntu-8.04.2-desktop-amd64.iso (696MB, torrent). |
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| 2008-10-30 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 8.10 |
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| Kubuntu 8.10, an Ubuntu variant featuring the latest KDE desktop version 4.1.2, has been released: "Today sees the release of Kubuntu 8.10 featuring the KDE 4 desktop. The Kubuntu developers have been hard at work, bringing you the latest and greatest software the open source community has to offer. KDE 4 reworks your system with a major new revision of the desktop. This Intrepid release lives up to its name by including many changes, but there are some features that are not yet available in KDE 4. If you would rather stay with what you know then remember that Kubuntu 8.04 is still fully supported, see KDE3-KDE4Migration and Is KDE 4.1 for you? for more information on deciding. You can try it first with the Kubuntu Intrepid Live CD to see for yourself whether or not it really is 'for you'." Read the detailed release announcement for additional details, list of features and known issues. Download (MD5): kubuntu-8.10-desktop-i386.iso (699MB, torrent), kubuntu-8.10-desktop-amd64.iso (696MB, torrent). |
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| 2008-04-24 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 8.04 |
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| Jonathan Riddell has announced the release of Kubuntu 8.04, an Ubuntu variant featuring the KDE desktop environment: "Rock solid Kubuntu 8.04 and cutting edge Kubuntu 8.04 KDE 4 remix released. Kubuntu 8.04 consists of two different releases, the commercially supported one featuring the stable KDE 3.5.9 desktop and a remix featuring the latest release of KDE 4.0. New in Kubuntu 8.04: KDE 3/4 with desktop effects, Amarok, and Kaffeine codec installation; Wubi installer for Windows; file system encryption; NTFS support and user mountable hard disks; bulletproof X and display configuration; Guidance Power Manager." Read the full release announcement for further details. Download: kubuntu-8.04-desktop-i386.iso (697MB, MD5, torrent), kubuntu-8.04-desktop-amd64.iso (698MB, MD5, torrent), kubuntu-kde4-8.04-desktop-i386.iso (689MB, MD5, torrent), kubuntu-kde4-8.04-desktop-amd64.iso (693MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2008-02-28 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 8.04 Alpha "KDE4" |
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| Jonathan Riddell has announced the first alpha release of Kubuntu 8.04 "KDE4", a special, community supported edition of Kubuntu featuring the very latest KDE 4 code: "Kubuntu KDE4 Hardy Alpha is here. There will be two editions of Kubuntu with the 8.04 release, a commercially supported KDE 3 edition and a community supported KDE 4 edition. We recommend the KDE 4 edition to those who want to try this exciting new desktop version and can put up with some missing features. It comes with KDE 4.0.1 and some applications from KDE 3 to fill in any gaps. As with any first alpha there remains much polishing to be done (you will need to run KNetworkManager manually for example), but it gives a good overview of what will be released with as 8.04 in April." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5): hardy-desktop-i386.iso (674MB, torrent), hardy-desktop-amd64.iso (681MB, torrent). |
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| 2007-10-18 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 7.10 |
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| The Kubuntu project has announced the final release of Kubuntu 7.10: "Kubuntu 7.10 has been released and is available for download now. Kubuntu 7.10 removed the feistiness, becoming the gutsiest release to date. Improved desktop, updated applications and increased usability features are just a few of the surprises with this latest release. The goal for Kubuntu 7.10, code-named Gutsy Gibbon, was to remove the edge and the feistiness from previous releases and to continue on the creation of a secure and stable desktop environment, on a road to becoming the perfect KDE-based operating system. The development team has once again succeeded in reaching their goals, and we are very happy to bring you this new release. We hope you enjoy your Kubuntu 7.10 experience." Read the comprehensive release announcement for further information. Download (MD5): kubuntu-7.10-desktop-i386.iso (697MB), kubuntu-7.10-desktop-amd64.iso (697MB). |
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| 2007-04-19 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 7.04 |
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| This is the big release day for the Ubuntu family of distributions and Kubuntu is the first to announce the new version: "Kubuntu 7.04 has been released and is available for download now. Kubuntu 7.04 stepped over the edge, becoming the feistiest release to date. Improved desktop, updated applications and increased usability features are just a few of the surprises with this latest release. The goal for Kubuntu 7.04 was to continue on the creation of a secure and stable environment, working towards the perfect KDE-based operating system. Starting with the excellent base of Ubuntu and an implementation of KDE, Kubuntu 7.04 set out to smooth the rough edges and polish the future of Kubuntu." Here is the full release announcement with a detailed list of new features. Download (MD5): kubuntu-7.04-desktop-i386.iso (694MB), kubuntu-7.04-desktop-amd64.iso (699MB). |
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| 2007-03-24 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 7.04 Beta |
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| Jonathan Riddell has announced the beta release of Kubuntu 7.04, code name "Feisty Fawn": "The Beta for Kubuntu 7.04 is now available for download. This release comes with the latest KDE 3.5.6 desktop. It includes a re-written partitioner in the desktop CD installer. Network setup is now easier with KNetworkManager included by default. Our Adept package manager includes several improvements to make it easier to select your software sources, view changes and configure packages graphically. The advanced but easy-to-use Kexi database manager is now included by default and for your photos we ship with the latest Digikam 0.9.1. Finding other computers and printers on the local network is easier with Zeroconf configured by default." Read the release announcement and visit the product's features page for further details. Download (MD5): kubuntu-7.04-beta-desktop-i386.iso (696MB), kubuntu-7.04-beta-desktop-amd64.iso (700MB). |
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| 2006-10-26 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 6.10 |
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| The Kubuntu project has announced the release of Kubuntu 6.10, code name "Edgy Eft": "Kubuntu 6.10 has been released and is available for download now. Kubuntu 6.10 brings a bit of edginess to this release, including a new and improved desktop, artwork, applications and much more." Some of the more interesting features of Kubuntu 6.10 include: KDE 3.5.5 desktop; Digikam photo management tool; Guidance - a new power management system; a hardware database client; support for many special laptop buttons; accessibility profiles; an improved System Settings dialog; automatic setup of non-Latin writing systems. Read the complete release announcement for further details. Download (MD5): kubuntu-6.10-desktop-i386.iso (695MB), kubuntu-6.10-desktop-amd64.iso (698MB). |
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| 2006-10-19 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 6.10 RC |
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| Jonathan Riddell has announced the availability of the release candidate for Kubuntu 6.10: "The release candidate for Kubuntu 6.10 is now available for testing. Edgy, all about cutting edge, perhaps bleeding edge, will consist of brand new code and infrastructure. The time has come to introduce some seriously interesting, but definitely edgy, new technologies that lay the groundwork for the next wave of Ubuntu development." The latest release from the Kubuntu development team includes KDE 3.5.5, new artwork, improved system settings dialog, digiKam 0.8.2, KTorrent 2.0.3, accessibility profiles, and a number of other interesting technologies. For more information please read the full release notes. Download (MD5): kubuntu-6.10-rc-desktop-i386.iso (694MB), ukubuntu-6.10-rc-desktop-amd64.iso (693MB). |
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| 2006-09-28 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 6.10 Beta |
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| Jonathan Riddell has announced the availability of a beta release of Kubuntu 6.10: "The beta release for Kubuntu 6.10 (code named Edgy Eft) is now available for download and testing. Kubuntu 6.10 Beta comes with plenty of new features: the user interface has been redesigned thanks to a review from the KDE Usability experts; the new power management applet makes full use of HAL to support hibernation and battery status; local network browsing can be turned on with a tick of a box; our great new 6.10 artwork has been designed for Kubuntu by Ken Wimer, one of the artists working on the Oxygen icon theme. Kubuntu 6.10 Beta includes with the latest KDE and major applications: KDE 3.5.4, Konversation 1.0, Amarok 1.4.3 with automatic installation of MP3 support...." More details can be found in the release announcement. Download (MD5): kubuntu-6.10-beta-desktop-i386.iso (693MB), kubuntu-6.10-beta-desktop-amd64.iso (673MB). |
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| 2006-06-01 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 6.06 LTS |
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| Kubuntu, one of the distributions belonging to the Ubuntu family of Linux operating systems, is the first to publish a formal announcement about the product's new release: "Kubuntu 6.06 LTS has been released. It is available for download now or for the first time you can order free Kubuntu CDs through ShipIt. This release comes with KDE 3.5.2 and includes a new installer which you can use direct from the live desktop CD. We have focused on stability and bug fixes, as our first Long Term Support release 6.06 will be supported for 3 years on the desktop and 5 years on the server." Kubuntu 6.06 for three processor architectures and in a variety of configurations is available for download from several mirrors servers, while free CD images can also be ordered from its ShipIt system. Here is a quick link to the i386 CD image: kubuntu-6.06-desktop-i386.iso (697MB, MD5). |
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| 2006-04-20 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 6.06 Beta |
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| Jonathan Riddell has announced the beta release of Kubuntu 6.06: "Kubuntu 6.06 LTS Beta has been released, together with the Ubuntu beta. This release includes a preview of the new live installer on the Desktop CD. New in Kubuntu 6.06 LTS Beta: a new graphical installer is available on the live CD, allowing Kubuntu to be installed quickly and easily to your hard disk; faster system startup and login; a simplified package installer; an update notification from Adept in the system tray when new packages are available; X configuration tool in System Settings; the latest KDE 3.5.2...." For more information please see the release announcement and visit the Kubuntu Dapper Beta page. Download: kubuntu-6.06-beta-live-i386.iso (657MB, MD5). Torrent files, as well as live and installation CD images for three architectures are also available. |
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| 2005-10-13 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 5.10 |
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| Hot on the heals of the new Ubuntu release, Kubuntu 5.10 is now also available: "The second release of Kubuntu, codenamed 'Breezy Badger', is now available for download. This release comes with the very latest KDE 3.4.3 and includes the new Guidance configuration tools. If you missed our testing releases for Breezy you will be pleased to see the other new additions in Kubuntu Breezy including Adept package manager, System Settings and KDE Bluetooth." Read the complete release announcement for further details and screenshots. Quick links to BitTorrent files for the i386 architecture: kubuntu-5.10-install-i386.iso (640MB) and kubuntu-5.10-live-i386.iso (642MB). Live and installation CD/DVD ISO images for three architectures are available here (MD5). |
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| 2005-10-07 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 5.10 RC |
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| Following yesterday's release of Ubuntu 5.10RC, the release candidate of Kubuntu 5.10 is now also available: "The Kubuntu developers are pleased to announce the Breezy Release Candidate." New in Kubuntu Breezy: "KDE 3.4.2; X.org 6.8.2 - with modular packaging; Adept and Adept Updater package manager; KDE System Settings - easier Control Centre; KDE Language Packs - now on the CD; KDE Bluetooth framework; OpenOffice.org 2; GStreamer for Kaffine and amaroK media framework; Krita image editor; KLaptopDaemon - now with hibernate support; Locate File Search - find files in Konqueror; automounting for CDs and memory sticks...." More details can be found in the release announcement. Download (MD5): kubuntu-5.10-rc-install-i386.iso (648MB), kubuntu-5.10-rc-live-i386.iso (655MB). Kubuntu 5.10RC torrents, as well as installation and live CDs/DVDs for the PowerPC and AMD64 architectures, are also available. |
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| 2005-09-09 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 5.10 Preview |
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| The Kubuntu project, a subproject of Ubuntu Linux, has announced a preview release of Kubuntu 5.10 "Breezy Badger": "The Kubuntu 5.10 Preview is now available. This is the beta release for the next version of Kubuntu. New in this release is: the latest KDE 3.4.2, OpenOffice 2 beta 2, X.Org 6.8.2. Other new features include: Krita - state of the art bitmap image editor, Katapult - an advanced application and item launcher, System Settings - a user friendly replacement for KControl, a simplified Konqueror profile." More information about the release can be read in the official release announcement. Download (MD5): kubuntu-5.10-preview-install-i386.iso (640MB), kubuntu-5.10-preview-live-i386.iso (652MB). ISO images for AMD64 and PowerPC architectures, as well as BitTorrent trackers, are also available. |
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| 2005-07-28 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 5.04.5 Live CD |
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| Following the release of KDE 3.4.2, an updated Kubuntu 5.04 live CD is now also available for download: "KDE 3.4.2 released with Kubuntu packages and live CD. KDE 3.4.2 has been released. You can download Kubuntu packages from any of these deb sources (add to sources.list). A live CD is available based on Kubuntu Hoary with all current updates, KDE 3.4.2 and KOffice 1.4.1. The packages have also been uploaded to our breezy development version." Read the release announcement for further details. Download from here: kubuntu-5.04.5-i386-live.iso (675MB, MD5). |
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| 2005-04-21 |
Distribution Review: Kubuntu 5.04 |
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| Another review from NewsForge by Kris Shaffer, and maybe the first review of Kubuntu 5.04: "This past week, the first release of Kubuntu Linux coincided with the latest release from Ubuntu Linux, both labeled version 5.04 "Hoary Hedgehog." Kubuntu is a pleasure to use: a snappy, well-designed distro that puts the power of Debian in an easy-to-use package. It's worth a look from new and experienced users alike." Read the article here. |
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| 2005-04-08 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 5.04 |
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| Kubuntu 5.04 has been released: "Kubuntu is the result of several months' effort to get KDE 3.4 into Ubuntu's main repository and create the first major derived Ubuntu distribution. It is not a fork of Ubuntu but an official project of it, sharing the same package archive and infrastructure. It is possible to convert an Ubuntu system to Kubuntu or vice versa. Features of Kubuntu 5.04: KDE 3.4, HAL support for removable devices, Ubuntu-powered out of the box hardware configuration, OpenOffice.org office suite, Gwenview image viewer, amaroK music player, K3b CD and DVD burner, Konversation IRC chat, Kaffeine video player," and it is available as a live CD. Read more in the release announcement, and please download by BitTorrent if possible: kubuntu-5.04-install-i386.iso (572MB), kubuntu-5.04-live-i386.iso (619MB). CD images for AMD64 and PowerPC computers are also available. |
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| 2005-03-18 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 5.04 Preview |
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| Kubuntu 5.04 Preview has been released for testing: "The Kubuntu team is pleased to announce the preview of their first release. Kubuntu is a new distribution using the solid base of Ubuntu and the stunning KDE 3.4 desktop. This release follows the preview release last week of Ubuntu 5.04. The final release of Kubuntu 5.04 will be on April 6th. ... KDE 3.4 brings many improvements including the excellent KPDF reader, advanced groupware support in Kontact Personal Information Management Suite and Kopete instant messenger plus HAL support for removable media. We also include the feature packed amaroK 1.2 music and Kaffeine 1.5 video players." More details in the release announcement. Download (i386): hoary-install-i386.iso (700MB), hoary-live-i386.iso (696MB). CD images for AMD64, IA64 and PowerPC computers are also available.
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| September 2009 |
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At one point or another gamers can hit the wall when using other OS systems such as Linux and Mac, as Windows has always been renowned as the OS of choice for the gaming community. In a lot of cases this has changed somewhat over the last few years with the use of virtualization software that helps to bridge that gap, and it can be quite successful to a point. Of course, when you virtualize another OS you can lose some of the performance, than say running a game natively, and with slowdowns and bugs comes frustration. We have listed a few resources that we think are worth a mention for different types of gamers, both online multiplayer and single player, see what you think:
- World of Goo. This is a great puzzle game that will keep you busy for hours, there's also a free playable demo version.
- If you're a online poker enthusiast we can recommend you check out the pokerlistings.com Linux poker page, it has a list of poker apps that are compatible with your OS.
- For the MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) crowds you could always take a look at Vendetta online, "thousands of people can play together, at the same time, in a single, persistent universe", sounds great!
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