Monthly Archives: January 2017

Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 496

Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter. This is issue #496 for the week January 23 – 29, 2017, and the full version is available here. In this issue we cover: Zesty Zapus Alpha 2 Released We’re looking for Ubuntu 17.04 wallpapers right now! Ubuntu Stats Ubuntu Global Jam Pack [at the Roanoke Linux Users Group] […]

We’re looking for Ubuntu 17.04 wallpapers right now!

Ubuntu is a testament to the power of sharing, and we use the default selection of desktop wallpapers in each release as a way to celebrate the larger Free Culture movement. Talented artists across the globe create media and release it under licenses that don’t simply allow, but cheerfully encourage sharing and adaptation. This cycle’s […]

Zesty Zapus Alpha 2 Released

“Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” ― Frank Zapus The second alpha of the Zesty Zapus (to become 17.04) has now been released! This milestone features images for Lubuntu, Kubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, Ubuntu Kylin, Ubuntu GNOME, and Ubuntu Budgie. Pre-releases of the Zesty Zapus are not encouraged for anyone needing a stable […]

Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 495

Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter. This is issue #495 for the weeks January 9 – 22, 2017, and the full version is available here. In this issue we cover: Ubuntu Stats UbuCon Summit at SCALE 15x Call for Papers LoCo Events Kubuntu General News: Plasma 5.8.4 and KDE Frameworks 4.8.0 now available in Backports […]

Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 494

Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter. This is issue #494 for the week January 2 – 8, 2017, and the full version is available here. In this issue we cover: Ubuntu Stats LoCo Events Ted Gould: Inkscape Snap Ted Gould: Snapping Unity8 Kubuntu General News: Plasma 5.8.5 bugfix release in Xenial and Yakkety Backports now […]