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> <>|| We’re preparing Lubuntu 16.10, Yakkety Yak, for distribution in October 2016. With this first beta you can get a glimpse of what the next version will contain. We have some interesting things happening, so read on for highlights and information. '''NOTE:''' This is the Beta 1 pre-release. Lubuntu Pre-releases are NOT recommended for: * Regular users who are not aware of pre-release issues. * Anyone who needs a stable system. * Anyone uncomfortable running a possibly frequently broken system. * Anyone in a production environment with data or workflows that need to be reliable. Lubuntu Beta 1 pre-releases ARE recommended for: * Users who want to help us test by finding, reporting, and/or fixing bugs. You can find more about helping to test and bug triage at [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/Testing| Lubuntu testing]]. * Lubuntu developers. * People wanting to see and test how the current snapshot of Lubuntu 16.10 will look and behave. == Getting Lubuntu 16.10 Beta 1 == The full listing of available images is [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/releases/yakkety/beta-1/ | here]]. You must [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowToMD5SUM|check]] both the download and then the ''' check install media''' on 1st boot before attempting an install. Instructions for burning the image to a CD / DVD or copying to a USB flash drive can be found on the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto|Burning ISO Howto]]. === Upgrading from Previous Versions === The upgrade from Lubuntu 16.04 LTS works fine. == Beta 1 Highlights == * LXQt is still in development, because of this, Lubuntu still uses LXDE. * (Although we are getting closer and closer, progress is made every day) * This Yakkety Yak snapshot still includes the v4.4 kernel. ---- = Known Problems = ## commented out until beta2, then remove common infrastructure section below ##<> == Lubuntu Applications == This is our list of known bugs affecting applications that Lubuntu uses but relies on others to maintain. * gnumeric menu ->help ->about gnumeric -> license button, does not work. ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnumeric/+bug/1516454 | 1516454]]). * Software properties gtk implies my cpu is unknown and not working. ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-drivers-common/+bug/1444682|1444682]]). == Lubuntu-specific Bugs == These are maintained by the Lubuntu team. === LXDE === * run dialog called from one desktop opens on the desktop with preferences dialog, regardless of which desktop is current ([[https://pad.lv/1445818|1445818]]). * changing multiple desktop names only results in the first being changed. ([[https://pad.lv/1522625|1522625]]). ## === Graphics and Display === ## commented out as unless lxde breaks something, such bugs would be across flavours and belong in 'shared'. === Lubuntu Desktop Installer === ==== All Desktop images now require a DVD or USB. ==== ## ubiquity slideshow showing old version numbers is to be expected for pre-releases; do not include bugs! === Lubuntu Alternate Installer === * from alternate lubuntu installs network manager does not manage devices or give network info ([[https://pad.lv/1617063|1617063]]) '''All Alternate images now require a DVD or USB. As a workaround, use the [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/Alternate_ISO#CD_image |server or netboot]] images.''' ##== PowerPC == ## this should stay in template PowerPC is only supported on Lubuntu LTS releases. ## ## this can be changed as needed, at least for non-LTS versions ## * No slides are displayed in Ubiquity Slideshow while installing on Lubuntu or Ubuntu MATE PowerPC ([[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/webkit2gtk/+bug/1561573 | 1561573]]). ## this should stay in template, except on non-LTS ##Do check with the [[PowerPCFAQ]] for known issues that are PPC specific. = Feedback = Development of Lubuntu 16.10, the Yakkety Yak, is ongoing and bugs are fixed every day. Before reporting bugs, please ensure your system is up-to-date. For verifying installation related bugs, updated disk images are available from [[http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lubuntu/daily-live/current/|Daily created images for standard PCs, laptops and netbooks]]. Please feel free to [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/ContactUs|contact us]] with feedback. = Contributing back = Would you like to help make Lubuntu better? Go to our [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/GettingInvolved|Getting Involved]] page to get started! You can help us test these releases, triage bugs, and a lot more!