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| Ubuntu GNOME (formerly Ubuntu GNOME Remix) is a mostly pure GNOME desktop experience built from the Ubuntu repositories. Our first (unofficial) release was 12.10 ("Quantal Quetzal"), released in October 2012. See the [[UbuntuGNOME/ReleaseNotes/12.10 | Release Notes]]. As the 12.10 release was our first release, there are still a few minor issues, but we proudly recommend Ubuntu GNOME to anyone interested in using Ubuntu with the best of what GNOME has to offer. | Ubuntu GNOME (formerly Ubuntu GNOME Remix) is a mostly pure GNOME desktop experience built from the Ubuntu repositories. Our first (unofficial) release was 12.10 ("Quantal Quetzal"), released in October 2012. See the [[UbuntuGNOME/ReleaseNotes/12.10 | release notes]]. As the 12.10 release was our first release, there are still a few minor issues, but we proudly recommend Ubuntu GNOME to anyone interested in using Ubuntu with the best of what GNOME has to offer. |
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| The first official release, 13.04 ("Raring Ringtail"). | The first official release was 13.04 ("Raring Ringtail"). |
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| Please join us and contribute to an exciting, International, Free and Open Source Software project. We look forward to working together with you. | The latest stable release is 13.10 ("Saucy Salamander"). |
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| = System Requirements = '''The Minimum''' System Requirement for Ubuntu GNOME is 1 GB of RAM. It is '''recommended''' to have more. If you have an old machine, you may consider other alternatives like [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu | Lubuntu]]. |
Please join us and contribute to an exciting, international, free and open source software project. We look forward to working together with you. |
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| = Get Ubuntu GNOME 13.04 = Please head over [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME | Get Ubuntu GNOME Page]] for more details. |
= Minimum System Requirements = |
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| == Features of 13.04 == | * 1000 MHz processor (for example Intel Celeron or better); |
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| * While Ubuntu GNOME 13.04 will ship with GNOME 3.6 by default (like 12.10), GNOME 3.8 will be available in the GNOME 3 PPA. | * 1 GB RAM (system memory); |
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| * [[http://getfirefox.com/|Mozilla Firefox]] will be the default Web browser, instead of Web (epiphany-browser). | * 6 GB of hard-drive space for installation; * Either a CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media; |
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| * [[apt:libreoffice|LibreOffice]] will be included as the office suite, replacing AbiWord and Gnumeric. | * Internet access is helpful (for installing updates during the installation process). |
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| * [[apt:software-center|Ubuntu Software Center]] and Ubuntu's [[apt:update-manager|Software Updater]] will be available for use instead of GNOME's software application. | If you have an old machine, you may consider other alternatives like [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu | Lubuntu]] or [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Xubuntu | Xubuntu]]. |
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| == Upgrading from last release == When upgrading, it is highly recommended that you back up your own data. |
= Get Ubuntu GNOME 13.10 (latest stable release) = |
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| The update manager GUI will offer you the next release of Ubuntu GNOME; Alternatively, launch Terminal and enter | Please head over to the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME | Get Ubuntu GNOME]] page for more details. == Features of 13.10 == * Most of GNOME 3.8 is now included. See the [[https://help.gnome.org/misc/release-notes/3.8 | GNOME release notes]] for more details. The few missing bits of 3.8 are available on the stable gnome3-team GNOME 3 PPA. * Many artwork improvements including new bootloader theme, plymouth theme, wallpapers, installer slideshow and completed branding with our new Logo. * The new GNOME Classic session is included. To try it, choose it from the Sessions option on the login screen. * Ubuntu Online Accounts is no longer included by default (1040193). If you'd like to install it, install gnome-control-center-signon, evolution-data-server-uoa, and whichever of the account-plugin-* packages you want to use. == Upgrading to the latest release == Before upgrading, it is highly recommended to back up your data. (See [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BackupYourSystem | this]] page for tutorials on how to backup your data. Or just download [[http://clonezilla.org/downloads.php | Clonezilla]] to create an image of your hard-drive or system partition.) The included GUI update manager will offer you the latest release of Ubuntu GNOME. Alternatively, launch Terminal by hitting Ctrl+Alt+T and enter the following command: |
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| = Personal Package Archives (PPAs) = [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/Developers | PPAs for Ubuntu GNOME]] can be found on this link. |
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| = Eager to try Ubuntu GNOME 13.10 = If you're itching Please join us and contribute to an exciting international Free and Open Source Software project. We look forward to working together with you. to try the next version, check out the [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-gnome/daily-live/current/ | daily images]] of Ubuntu GNOME 13.10 ("Saucy Salamander"). The second alpha version of 13.10 was released mid-July: [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SaucySalamander/Alpha2/UbuntuGNOME| Release Notes Ubuntu GNOME 13.10 Alpha 2]]. |
= Your Contribution Is Needed = |
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| = PPA = [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/Developers | PPA for Ubuntu GNOME]] can be found on this link. = Your Contribution is needed = Thank you for choosing and using Ubuntu GNOME. Your help, support, and contributions are highly appreciated. Would you like to help make Ubuntu GNOME even better? Please read [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GettingInvolved | Getting Involved Section]] for more information. == Testing == Would you like to help with Testing? Testing is a real fun, don't miss it. Please head over our [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/Testing | Testing Section]] :) |
Thank you for choosing and using Ubuntu GNOME. Your help, support and contributions are highly appreciated. Would you like to help make Ubuntu GNOME even better? Please read the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GettingInvolved | Getting Involved]] section for more information. |
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| Please head over [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/Meetings | Ubuntu GNOME Team's Meetings]] for more information. | Please head over to the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/Meetings | Ubuntu GNOME Team's Meetings]] page for more information. |
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| You can find out more about Ubuntu on the [[http://www.ubuntu.com|Ubuntu website]] and [[http://wiki.ubuntu.com|Ubuntu wiki]]. You can find out more about GNOME on the [[http://www.gnome.org/|GNOME website]]. | You can find out more about Ubuntu on the [[http://www.ubuntu.com| Ubuntu official website]] and [[http://wiki.ubuntu.com| Ubuntu Wiki]]. You can find out more about GNOME on the [[http://www.gnome.org/|GNOME official website]]. |
Introduction
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Ubuntu GNOME is an official flavour of Ubuntu, featuring the GNOME desktop environment.
Ubuntu GNOME (formerly Ubuntu GNOME Remix) is a mostly pure GNOME desktop experience built from the Ubuntu repositories. Our first (unofficial) release was 12.10 ("Quantal Quetzal"), released in October 2012. See the release notes. As the 12.10 release was our first release, there are still a few minor issues, but we proudly recommend Ubuntu GNOME to anyone interested in using Ubuntu with the best of what GNOME has to offer.
The first official release was 13.04 ("Raring Ringtail").
The latest stable release is 13.10 ("Saucy Salamander").
Please join us and contribute to an exciting, international, free and open source software project. We look forward to working together with you.
Minimum System Requirements
- 1000 MHz processor (for example Intel Celeron or better);
- 1 GB RAM (system memory);
- 6 GB of hard-drive space for installation;
- Either a CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media;
- Internet access is helpful (for installing updates during the installation process).
If you have an old machine, you may consider other alternatives like Lubuntu or Xubuntu.
Get Ubuntu GNOME 13.10 (latest stable release)
Please head over to the Get Ubuntu GNOME page for more details.
Features of 13.10
Most of GNOME 3.8 is now included. See the GNOME release notes for more details. The few missing bits of 3.8 are available on the stable gnome3-team GNOME 3 PPA.
- Many artwork improvements including new bootloader theme, plymouth theme, wallpapers, installer slideshow and completed branding with our new Logo.
- The new GNOME Classic session is included. To try it, choose it from the Sessions option on the login screen.
- Ubuntu Online Accounts is no longer included by default (1040193). If you'd like to install it, install gnome-control-center-signon, evolution-data-server-uoa, and whichever of the account-plugin-* packages you want to use.
Upgrading to the latest release
Before upgrading, it is highly recommended to back up your data. (See this page for tutorials on how to backup your data. Or just download Clonezilla to create an image of your hard-drive or system partition.)
The included GUI update manager will offer you the latest release of Ubuntu GNOME. Alternatively, launch Terminal by hitting Ctrl+Alt+T and enter the following command:
sudo do-release-upgrade
Personal Package Archives (PPAs)
PPAs for Ubuntu GNOME can be found on this link.
Your Contribution Is Needed
Thank you for choosing and using Ubuntu GNOME. Your help, support and contributions are highly appreciated. Would you like to help make Ubuntu GNOME even better? Please read the Getting Involved section for more information.
Meetings
Please head over to the Ubuntu GNOME Team's Meetings page for more information.
See Also
You can find out more about Ubuntu on the Ubuntu official website and Ubuntu Wiki. You can find out more about GNOME on the GNOME official website.
The GNOME logo and GNOME name are registered trademarks or trademarks of GNOME Foundation in the United States or other countries. Ubuntu GNOME is not directly produced, endorsed, or supported by the GNOME Foundation.
UbuntuGNOME (last edited 2018-01-18 14:47:11 by jbicha)