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Pardus is a GNU/Linux distribution jointly developed by the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) and National Academic Network and Information Centre (ULAKBİM). It started its life as a Gentoo-based project before developing its own unique identity. Since late 2012 the distribution, developed in two separate branches as "Corporate" and "Community" editions, is based on Debian. This page focuses on the Corporate version of Pardus.
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| 2020-04-23 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Kubuntu 20.04 |
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The Kubuntu team has announced the release of Kubuntu 20.04. The new release features the KDE Plasma 5.18 desktop and offers three years of security updates. "The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 20.04 LTS has been released, featuring the beautiful KDE Plasma 5.18 LTS: simple by default, powerful when needed. Code-named 'Focal Fossa', Kubuntu 20.04 continues our tradition of giving you friendly computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The team has been hard at work through this cycle, introducing new features and fixing bugs. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 5.4-based kernel, KDE Frameworks 5.68, Plasma 5.18 LTS and KDE Applications 19.12.3. Kubuntu has seen many updates for other applications, both in our default install, and installable from the Ubuntu archive. Elisa, the wonderful new music collection player from KDE replaces Cantata as our default." Further details can be found in the project's release announcement and in the release notes. Download: kubuntu-20.04-desktop-amd64.iso (2,244MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| Kubuntu is a free, user-friendly Linux distribution based on KDE's desktop software and on the Ubuntu operating system. It has a biannual release cycle. Besides providing an up-to-date version of the KDE desktop at the time of the release, the project also releases updated KDE packages throughout the lifetime of each release.
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| 2024-04-26 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 24.10 |
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Aaron Honeycutt has announced that Kubuntu 24.04, a popular member of the Ubuntu family of distribution featuring the KDE Plasma desktop, has been released. Despite the KDE project's recent release of Plasma 6, the new Kubuntu continues with a tried-and-tested Plasma 5.27 as the default desktop: "The Kubuntu team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 24.04 has been released, featuring the 'beautiful' KDE Plasma 5.27, simple by default, powerful when needed. Code-named 'Noble Numbat', Kubuntu 24.04 continues our tradition of giving you friendly computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 6.8-based kernel, KDE Frameworks 5.115, KDE Plasma 5.27 and KDE Gear 23.08. Kubuntu has seen many updates for other applications, both in our default install and installable from the Ubuntu archive. Haruna, Krita, Kdevelop, Yakuake and many many more applications are updated. Applications for core day-to-day usage, such as Firefox and LibreOffice, are included and updated." Here are the release announcement (with a screenshot of the default desktop) and the release notes with a few more details. Download: kubuntu-24.04-desktop-amd64.iso (3,933MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2023-10-17 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 23.10 |
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Kubuntu is the last of the Ubuntu family of Linux distribution that announced the release of version 23.10. The product ships with KDE Plasma 5.27, KDE Frameworks 5.110 and KDE Gear 23.08: "The Kubuntu team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 23.10 has been released, featuring the beautiful KDE Plasma 5.27, simple by default, powerful when needed. Code-named 'Mantic Minotaur', Kubuntu 23.10 continues our tradition of giving you friendly computing by integrating the latest and greatest open-source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 6.5-based kernel, KDE Frameworks 5.110, KDE Plasma 5.27 and KDE Gear 23.08. Kubuntu has seen many updates for other applications, both in our default install and installable from the Ubuntu archive. Haruna, Krita, Kdevelop, Yakuake and many many more applications are updated. Applications for core day-to-day usage are included and updated, such as Firefox and LibreOffice." See the brief release announcement and the more detailed release notes for further information. Download: kubuntu-23.10-desktop-amd64.iso (3,751MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2023-04-20 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 23.04 |
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Version 23.04 of the Kubuntu distribution has been announced. The project's latest release includes the KDE Plasma 5.27 desktop and PulseAudio has been replaced by PipeWire as the default audio server. "The Kubuntu team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 23.04 has been released, featuring the 'beautiful' KDE Plasma 5.27 simple by default, powerful when needed. Codenamed 'Lunar Lobster', Kubuntu 23.04 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 6.2-based kernel, KDE Frameworks 5.104, KDE Plasma 5.27 and KDE Gear 22.12. Kubuntu has seen many updates for other applications, both in our default install, and installable from the Ubuntu archive. Krita, Kdevelop, Yakuake and many many more applications are updated. Applications for core day-to-day usage are included and updated, such as Firefox, VLC and LibreOffice. PipeWire also replaces PulseAudio as the default audio server." The release announcement and release notes offer additional details. Download: kubuntu-23.04-desktop-amd64.iso (4,721MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2022-10-21 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 22.10 |
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Kubuntu 22.10 has been released. The latest version of the official Ubuntu edition that features the KDE Plasma desktop comes with KDE Frameworks 5.98, KDE Plasma 5.25 and KDE Gear 22.08: "The Kubuntu team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 22.10 has been released. It features the 'beautiful' KDE Plasma 5.25, simple by default, powerful when needed. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 5.19-based Linux kernel, KDE Frameworks 5.98, KDE Plasma 5.25 and KDE Gear 22.08. Kubuntu has seen many updates for other applications, both in our default install, and installable from the Ubuntu archive. Krita, Kdevelop, Yakuake and many many more applications are updated. Applications for core day-to-day usage, such as Firefox, VLC and LibreOffice, are included and updated. PipeWire also replaces PulseAudio as the default audio server. Note - for upgrades from 22.04, there may a delay of a few hours to days between the official release announcements and the Ubuntu release team enabling upgrades." See the release announcement and the release notes for further information. Download: kubuntu-22.10-desktop-amd64.iso (4,060MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2022-04-22 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 22.04 |
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Kubuntu is an official Ubuntu community edition which features the KDE Plasma desktop. The project's latest version, 22.04, features three years of support. This release includes some of the latest LTS software fro the KDE project, including Plasma 5.24. "Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 5.15-based kernel, KDE Frameworks 5.92, Plasma 5.24 LTS and KDE Gear (formerly Applications) 21.12.3. Kubuntu has seen many updates for other applications, both in our default install, and installable from the Ubuntu archive. Elisa, KDE connect, Krita, Kdevelop, Digikam, Latte-dock, and many many more applications are updated. Applications that are key for day-to-day usage are included and updated, such as Firefox, VLC and Libreoffice. For this release we provide Thunderbird for email support, however the KDE PIM suite (including kontact and kmail) is still available to install from the archive." Additional details are presented in the release announcement and in the release notes. Download: kubuntu-22.04-desktop-amd64.iso (3,504MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2021-10-15 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 21.10 |
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Kubuntu is a community edition of the Ubuntu family which features the KDE Plasma desktop. The project's new release is Kubuntu 21.10 which offers nine months of support and runs the KDE Plasma 5.22 desktop. "The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 21.10 has been released, featuring the ‘beautiful’ KDE Plasma 5.22: simple by default, powerful when needed. Codenamed 'Impish Indri', Kubuntu 21.10 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The team has been hard at work through this cycle, introducing new features and fixing bugs. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 5.13-based kernel, KDE Frameworks 5.86, KDE Plasma 5.22 and KDE Gear 21.08." Further details and a screenshot can be found in the project's release announcement. Download: kubuntu-21.10-desktop-amd64.iso (3,216MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2021-04-23 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 21.04 |
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Rik Mills has announced the release of Kubuntu 21.04, a brand-new version of the project's official Ubuntu flavour featuring the KDE Plasma desktop: "The Kubuntu team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 21.04 LTS has been released, featuring the 'beautiful' KDE Plasma 5.21: simple by default, powerful when needed. Code-named 'Hirsute Hippo', Kubuntu 21.04 continues our tradition of giving you friendly computing by integrating the latest and greatest open-source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The team has been hard at work through this cycle, introducing new features and fixing bugs. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 5.11-based Linux kernel, KDE Frameworks 5.80, KDE Plasma 5.21 and KDE Release Service Applications 20.12.3. Krita, Kdevelop, Yakuake and many many more applications are updated." Read the resto of the release announcement for more information. Download: kubuntu-21.04-desktop-amd64.iso (2,805MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2020-10-23 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 20.10 |
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Rick Timmis has announced the release of Kubuntu 20.10, featuring the KDE Plasma 5.19.5 desktop, KDE Application 20.08, the brand-new digiKam 7.0.0, support for Cloud deployment, and various other improvements: "The Kubuntu community are delighted to announce the release of Kubuntu 20.10 'Groovy Gorilla'. For this release, Kubuntu ships with Plasma 5.19.5 and Applications 20.08. The desktop carries the fresh new look and gorgeous wallpaper design selected by the KDE Visual Design Group. Dolphin, KDE's file explorer adds previews for more types of files and improvements to the way long names are summarized, allowing you to better see what each file is or does. For those of you into photography, KDE's professional photo management application, digiKam has just released its version 7.0.0. The highlight here is the smart face recognition feature that uses deep-learning to match faces to names and even recognizes pets." See the full release announcement for further information. Download: kubuntu-20.10-desktop-amd64.iso (2,612MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2019-10-18 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 19.10 |
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The Kubuntu team has announced the availability of Kubuntu 19.10. The new version offers nine months of security updates and ships with KDE Plasma 5.16 (Plasma 5.17 can be installed from the distribution's Backports repository). the project's release announcement lists the new updates and features: "Codenamed Eoan Ermine, Kubuntu 19.10 integrates the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The team has been hard at work through this cycle, introducing new features and fixing bugs. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 5.3-based kernel, Qt 5.12.4, KDE Frameworks 5.62.0, Plasma 5.16.5 and KDE Applications 19.04.3. Firefox 69 is the default browser and LibreOffice 6.3 is provided by default in the full installation, along with updates and bugfixes to latte-dock, Elisa 0.4.2, Kdenlive, Yakuake, Krita, Kdevelop and Ktorrent." NVIDIA drivers are now available on the install media, ensuring they will be available when installing Kubuntu off-line. The release notes offer further details. Download: kubuntu-19.10-desktop-amd64.iso (2,195MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2019-04-19 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 19.04 |
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The Kubuntu team has published Kubuntu 19.04, a new release which ships with KDE Plasma 5.15, Qt 5.12 and Linux 5.0. The new version includes nine months of security updates. The release announcement states: "Kubuntu 19.04 has been released, featuring the beautiful Plasma 5.15 desktop from the KDE community. Code-named Disco Dingo, Kubuntu 19.04 continues our proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The team has been hard at work through this cycle, introducing new features and fixing bugs. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 5.00-based kernel, Qt 5.12, KDE Frameworks 5.56, Plasma 5.15.4, and KDE Applications 18.12.3. Kubuntu has seen some exciting improvements, with newer versions of Qt, updates to major packages like Krita, KDE Connect, Kstars, Latte-dock, Firefox and LibreOffice, and stability improvements to KDE Plasma. For a list of other application updates, upgrading notes and known bugs be sure to read our release notes." Download: kubuntu-19.04-desktop-amd64.iso (1,827MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2018-10-19 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 18.10 |
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Continuing the Ubuntu release day news, here is the announcement of the release of Kubuntu 18.10, an official Ubuntu flavour featuring KDE Plasma 5 desktop: "Kubuntu 18.10, featuring the beautiful Plasma 5.13 desktop from KDE, has been released. Code-named 'Cosmic Cuttlefish', Kubuntu 18.10 continues our proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open-source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 4.18-based Linux kernel, Qt 5.11, KDE Frameworks 5.50, Plasma 5.13.5 and KDE Applications 18.04.3. Kubuntu has seen some exciting improvements, with newer versions of Qt, updates to major packages like Krita, Kdeconnect, Kstars, Peruse, Latte-dock, Firefox and LibreOffice, and stability improvements to KDE Plasma. In addition, Snap integration in Plasma Discover software center is now enabled by default." And some good news for the disappointed users who had hoped for the inclusion of Plasma 5.14 in Kubuntu 18.10: "Users who wish to test the latest Plasma 5.14.1 and Frameworks 5.51, which came too late in our release cycle to make it into 18.10 as default, can install these via our Backports PPA." Read the release announcement and the release notes for more information. Download: kubuntu-18.10-desktop-amd64.iso (1,781MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2018-04-27 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 18.04 |
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Kubuntu 18.04, an official Ubuntu flavour that features the powerful and customisable KDE Plasma 5 desktop, has been released. The new version introduces a number of notable changes, such as an updated theme, new video and music players, and extensive software upgrades throughout the system: "The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 18.04 LTS has been released, featuring the beautiful KDE Plasma 5.12 LTS - simple by default, powerful when needed. The team has been hard at work through this cycle, introducing new features and fixing bugs. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 4.15-based kernel, KDE Frameworks 5.44, Plasma 5.12 LTS and KDE Applications 17.12.3. We've made some notable changes since 16.04 LTS. VLC is the default media player and Cantata Qt5 the default music player. Muon is now shipped by default for those who prefer a package manager as an alternative to the Plasma Discover software store. See the release announcement and release notes for additional details. Download: kubuntu-18.04-desktop-amd64.iso (1,781MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2017-10-19 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 17.10 |
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The Kubuntu team has announced the release of a new version of their Ubuntu Community Edition featuring the Plasma desktop. The new release features Plasma 5.10, version 4.13 of the Linux kernel and upgrades to most of the operating system's desktop software. "Kubuntu 17.10 has been released, featuring the beautiful Plasma 5.10 desktop from KDE. Code-named 'Artful Aardvark', Kubuntu 17.10 continues our proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The team has been hard at work through this cycle, introducing new features and fixing bugs. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 4.13-based kernel, KDE Frameworks 5.38, Plasma 5.10.5 and KDE Applications 17.04.3. Kubuntu has seen some exciting improvements, with newer versions of Qt, updates to major packages like Krita, Kdenlive, Firefox and LibreOffice, and stability improvements to KDE Plasma. Additional information and screen shots can be found in the distribution's release announcement and release notes. Download: kubuntu-17.10-desktop-amd64.iso (1,676MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2017-09-01 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 17.10 Beta 1 |
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Martin Wimpress has announced the availability of new testing release for participating Ubuntu Community Editions. The new development snapshot, 17.10 Beta 1, provides mostly feature complete installation media for Ubuntu testers. This beta is not recommended for use on production systems. "The first beta of the Artful Aardvark (to become 17.10) has now been released! This milestone features images for Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu Kylin, Ubuntu MATE, Ubuntu Studio and Xubuntu. Pre-releases of the Artful Aardvark are not encouraged for anyone needing a stable system or anyone who is not comfortable running into occasional, even frequent breakage. They are, however, recommended for Ubuntu flavor developers and those who want to help in testing, reporting, and fixing bugs as we work towards getting this release ready." Download: kubuntu-17.10-beta1-desktop-amd64.iso (1,742MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), lubuntu-17.10-beta1-desktop-amd64.iso (982MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntukylin-17.10-beta1-desktop-amd64.iso (1,689MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntu-mate-17.10-beta1-desktop-amd64.iso (1,659MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntu-budgie-17.10-beta1-desktop-amd64.iso (1,448MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntustudio-17.10-beta1-dvd-amd64.iso (2,789MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), xubuntu-17.10-beta1-desktop-amd64.iso (1,317MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2017-04-14 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 17.04 |
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Valorie Zimmerman has announced the release of Kubuntu 17.04, the latest update from the project which integrates an Ubuntu base system with the latest KDE Plasma desktop and applications: "Kubuntu 17.04 released. Code-named 'Zesty Zapus', Kubuntu 17.04 continues our proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The team has been hard at work through this cycle, introducing new features and fixing bugs. Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 4.10-based Linux kernel, KDE Frameworks 5.31, Plasma 5.9.4 and KDE Applications 16.12.3. The Kubuntu desktop has seen some exciting improvements, with newer versions of Qt, updates to major packages like Krita, Kdenlive, Firefox and LibreOffice, and stability improvements to the Plasma desktop environment." See the release announcement and release notes for more information, screenshots, known issues and upgrade instructions. Download: kubuntu-17.04-desktop-amd64.iso (1,652MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2017-02-24 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 17.04 Beta 1 |
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The first beta release of the upcoming version 17.04 of Ubuntu and its sub-projects is now ready for testing. As usual, Ubuntu itself is absent and Ubuntu MATE has also skipped this round of testing, but Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu GNOME, Ubuntu Kylin, Ubuntu Studio and Xubuntu are all providing ISO images for download and testing. Kubuntu was the first to publish a release announcement: "Today the Kubuntu team is happy to announce that Kubuntu Zesty Zapus (17.04) beta 1 is released. With this beta 1 pre-release, you can see and test what we are preparing for 17.04, which we will be released in April. Note: this is beta 1 release. Kubuntu beta releases are not recommended for: regular users who are not aware of pre-release issues; anyone who needs a stable system...." This set of test releases is the first following a feature freeze effected a week ago. Interested beta testers can download the beta images from here: kubuntu-17.04-beta1-desktop-amd64.iso (1,661MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), lubuntu-17.04-beta1-desktop-amd64.iso (906MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntu-budgie-17.04-beta1-desktop-amd64.iso (1,534MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntu-gnome-17.04-beta1-desktop-amd64.iso (1,432MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntukylin-17.04-beta1-desktop-amd64.iso (1,566MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), ubuntustudio-17.04-beta1-dvd-amd64.iso (2,973MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist), xubuntu-17.04-beta1-desktop-amd64.iso (1,280MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2016-10-14 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 16.10 |
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The Kubuntu development team has announced the release of Kubuntu 16.10, the latest version of the distribution that combines the Ubuntu base system with the KDE Plasma 5 desktop: "We, the Kubuntu team, are very happy to announce that Kubuntu 16.10 is finally here. After 6 months of hard but fun work we have a bright new release for you all. We packaged some great updates from the KDE community such as: Plasma 5.7.5, Applications 16.04.3, Frameworks 5.26.0. We also have updated to version 4.8 of the Linux kernel with improvements across the board such as Microsoft Surface 3 support. Plasma 5, the next generation of KDE's desktop, has been refined to make it smoother to use while retaining the familiar setup. The 7th set of updates to Plasma 5 is the default in this version of Kubuntu. Combined with KDE Frameworks 5.26.0 the Plasma 5.7 desktop brings improved workflows, rewritten and improved task manager and system tray...." See the release announcement and the release notes for further details and screenshots. Download: kubuntu-16.10-desktop-amd64.iso (1,525MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2016-04-22 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 16.04 |
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The Kubuntu team has announced the launch of Kubuntu 16.04. The new version of Kubuntu is a long term support release and features the KDE Plasma desktop environment. "What can you expect from this latest release? Our new software centre: Plasma Discover brim-full of software to choose from. The latest KDE PIM with lots of features and fixes Including the latest Akonadi support and integration with MySQL 5.7. Plasma 5, the next generation of KDE's desktop, has been rewritten to make it smoother to use while retaining the familiar setup. Kubuntu 16.04 comes with KDE Applications 15.12 containing all your favourite apps from KDE, including Dolphin. Even more applications have been ported to KDE Frameworks 5 but those which aren't, should fit in seamlessly. For a complete desktop suite of applications we've included some non-KDE applications such as LibreOffice 5.1 and Firefox 45." Additional details can be found in the project's release announcement and in the release notes. Download: kubuntu-16.04-desktop-amd64.iso (1,450MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2015-10-23 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 15.10 |
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Jonathan Riddell (who also happened to announce his resignation from the project today) has published the release of Kubuntu 15.10, the new stable version from the official Ubuntu subproject that features the latest KDE Plasma 5 desktop: "Kubuntu 15.10 is available for upgrade or install." What's new in this release? "Plasma 5, the next generation of KDE's desktop, has been rewritten to make it smoother to use while retaining the familiar setup. The fourth set of updates to Plasma 5 (current release, including the fixpack) is the default in this version of Kubuntu. Kubuntu comes with KDE Applications 15.08 containing all your favorite applications from KDE, including Dolphin. This is the first stability update, and it contains bug fixes and translation updates. 107 applications have been ported to KDE Frameworks 5 but those which aren't should fit in seamlessly. Non-KDE applications include LibreOffice 5.0 and Firefox 41." Continue to the release announcement for further details, screenshots and known problems. Download the live DVD image from here: kubuntu-15.10-desktop-amd64.iso (1,316MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2015-04-23 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 15.04 |
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The Kubuntu project has announced the release of Kubuntu 15.04, a distribution built using packages from the Ubuntu repositories and featuring desktop software provided by the KDE project. Kubuntu 15.04 offers users the Plasma 5 desktop environment and nine months of security updates. "Plasma 5, the next generation of KDE's desktop has been rewritten to make it smoother to use while retaining the familiar setup. The second set of updates to Plasma 5 are now stable enough for everyday use and is the default in this version of Kubuntu. Kubuntu comes with KDE Applications 14.12 containing all your favourite apps from KDE. This is the 14.12.2 update with bug fixes and translation updates. Several applications have been ported to KDE Frameworks 5 but those which aren't should fit in seamlessly. Non-KDE applications include LibreOffice 4.4 and Firefox 37." Further information and screen shots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download: kubuntu-15.04-desktop-amd64.iso (1,251MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2014-12-18 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 15.04 Alpha 1 |
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Jonathan Riddell has announced the availability of the initial development release of "Vivid Vervet", a family of Ubuntu distribution that will eventually bear the version number 15.04. This first alpha build is available for Kubuntu (now with Plasma 5 as the default KDE), Lubuntu, Ubuntu GNOME and Ubuntu Kylin. From the release announcement: "The first alpha of Vivid Vervet (to become 15.04) has now been released. This alpha features images for Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu GNOME, Ubuntu Kylin and Ubuntu Cloud. Kubuntu uses KDE software and now features the new Plasma 5 desktop. Plasma 5, the next generation of KDE Software is still a work in progress, but is stable enough for everyday use and it keeps getting better as new versions drop frequently." See also the brief Kubuntu release notes for more information and screenshots. Download links: kubuntu/vivid-desktop-amd64.iso (1,202MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist), lubuntu/vivid-desktop-amd64.iso (690MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist), ubuntu-gnome/vivid-desktop-amd64.iso (1,031MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist), ubuntukylin/vivid-desktop-amd64.iso (1,336MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2014-10-24 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 14.10 |
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Kubuntu 14.10, the latest version of the Ubuntu variant made for fans of the KDE desktop, is out: "Kubuntu 14.10 is available for upgrade or install. It comes in two flavours, the stable Plasma 4 running the desktop we know from previous releases, and a tech preview of the next generation Plasma 5 for early adopters. Plasma 4 is our recommended stable offering and what you get from the default download, but is now in maintenance mode. It runs the software you are familiar with and will be getting updates and bugfixes but not new features from now on. Plasma 5, the next generation of KDE Software is still a work in progress. You can test it and install it from the Kubuntu Plasma 5 image but beware it will remove your stable software. We love testers but no support is offered. If there are problems you may need to reinstall to revert back to Plasma 4." Read the rest of the release announcement for a full list of features and screenshots. Download links: kubuntu-14.10-desktop-amd64.iso (1,017MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist), kubuntu-plasma5-14.10-desktop-amd64.iso (1,176MB, SHA256). |
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| 2014-04-18 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 14.04 |
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Jonathan Riddell has announced the release of Kubuntu 14.04, a new version of the desktop Linux distribution shipping with the shiny new KDE 4.13.0: "Welcome to Kubuntu 14.04 LTS, a brand new long-term supported version with the latest KDE software to enjoy. Long-term support means that bug fixes and security updates will be added for the next 5 years, so you can be safe to use it until 2019. New releases of important KDE software will also be available from the Kubuntu Updates and Kubuntu Backports PPAs. Software highlights: the KDE Applications and Platform 4.13 release introduces a greatly improved semantic search as well as stabilization and improvements in key applications like Okular; Mozilla Firefox 28 as default web browser; Muon Suite 2.2 brings additional improvements to our Software Center applications...." Read the rest of the release announcement for a full list of features and screenshots. Download: kubuntu-14.04-desktop-amd64.iso (1,017MB, SHA256, torrent). |
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| 2013-10-17 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 13.10 |
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Jonathan Riddell has announced the release of Kubuntu 13.10, an Ubuntu variant featuring the latest KDE desktop environment: "Welcome to Kubuntu 13.10, a brand-new version with the latest KDE software to enjoy. Highlights: a new versions of KDE's Software Compilation 4.11 is featured in Kubuntu 13.10, adding faster Nepomuk indexing, Kontact improvements such as a new theme editor for e-mails, and preparing the ground for future developments using Wayland and Qt 5; Muon Discover - a friendly new way to discover and install applications; User Manager - a simpler way to manage your system users; wireless setup in installer; KDE Telepathy with better text editing and improved notifications; the new Network Manager applet gives a simpler UI for connecting to a range of network types; for a summary of the OS installed use the new About System page in System Settings...." See the full release announcement for more details, screenshots, known issues and information about the new Kubuntu shop. Download: kubuntu-13.10-desktop-amd64.iso (976MB, SHA256, torrent). |
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| 2013-07-25 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 13.10 Alpha 2 |
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Jonathan Riddell has announced the availability of the second alpha release of Kubuntu 13.10, along with development builds of Lubuntu, Ubuntu GNOME, UbuntuKylin and Xubuntu: "The second alpha of the 'Saucy Salamander' (to become 13.10) has now been released for testers and early adopters. This alpha features images for Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu GNOME, UbuntuKylin and Xubuntu. Highlights: KDE Plasma and Applications 4.11 RC1 - this upgrade from KDE adds faster Nepomuk indexing, Kontact improvements such as a new theme editor for e-mails and prepares the ground for future developments using Wayland and Qt 5; Muon Discover - a friendly way to discover and install applications; includes the 3.9.0.7 Ubuntu Linux kernel which is based on the upstream version 3.9.7 Linux kernel." See the Kubuntu release notes for more details, screenshots and known issues. Download: saucy-desktop-amd64.iso (957MB, SHA256, torrent). |
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| 2013-06-27 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 13.10 Alpha 1 |
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Jonathan Riddell has announced the availability of the first alpha build of Kubuntu 13.10, one of the four Ubuntu subprojects that have opted to release alpha images for public testing: "Early adopters of 13.10 can try out Alpha 1, now available for download or upgrade from 13.04. Highlights: KDE Plasma and Applications 4.11 Beta 1 - this upgrade from KDE adds faster Nepomuk indexing, Kontact improvements, such as a new theme editor for e-mails and it prepares the ground for future developments using Wayland and Qt 5; Muon Discover - a friendly way to discover and install applications; includes the 3.9 Ubuntu Linux kernel which is based on the upstream 3.9.7 Linux kernel, the 3.9 release contains improvements in power efficiency, as well as support for KVM virtualization on ARM." See the full release notes for screenshots and known issues. Download: saucy-desktop-amd64.iso (957MB, SHA256, torrent). Other alpha 1 testing images released today include Lubuntu (download, release notes), Ubuntu GNOME (download, release notes) and UbuntuKylin (download, release notes). |
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| 2013-04-25 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 13.04 |
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Jonathan Riddell has announced the release of Kubuntu 13.04, a desktop-oriented Linux distribution featuring the intuitive and customisable KDE desktop: "Welcome to Kubuntu 13.04, a brand new version with the latest KDE software to enjoy. Highlights: the current release of KDE's Plasma Workspaces and Applications 4.10 adds a new screen locker, Qt Quick notifications, colour correction in Gwenview and faster indexing in the semantic desktop; new version of the Muon Suite for application install and upgrades; version 2 of our Reconq web browser adds a bunch of new features, such as inline spell check, new incognito mode, pinning tabs, improved error page and simplified Rekonq pages; Homerun - a full screen alternative to the Kickoff application menu; a new screen management tool...." Here is the full release announcement with screenshots. Download: kubuntu-13.04-desktop-amd64.iso (928MB, SHA256, torrent). |
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| 2013-02-15 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 13.04 Alpha 2 |
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Jonathan Riddell has announced the availability of the second testing release of Kubuntu 13.04: "Welcome to the 'Raring Ringtail' Alpha 2 release, which will in time become the 13.04 release. Highlights: the latest release of KDE's Plasma Workspaces and Applications 4.10 adds a new screen locker, Qt Quick notifications, colour correction in Gwenview and faster indexing in the semantic desktop; Kubuntu should now be able to support UEFI Secure Boot, a standard for controlling what software can be run on a computer; includes the 3.8.0-6.11 Ubuntu Linux kernel which is based on the upstream 3.8-rc6 Linux kernel; 13.04 is distributed with an updated default toolchain that includes GCC 4.7.2 and eglibc 2.17; OpenJDK 7 is the default Java implementation...." Read the release announcement and release notes for more details and known issues. Download from here: raring-desktop-amd64.iso (910MB, SHA256, torrent). |
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| 2012-12-06 |
Development Release: Kubuntu 13.04 Alpha 1 |
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Stéphane Graber has announced the availability of the first alpha release of Kubuntu 13.04: "The first alpha of the 'Raring Ringtail' (to become 13.04) has now been released. This alpha features images for Edubuntu and Kubuntu. At the end of the 12.10 development cycle, the Ubuntu flavour decided that it would reduce the number of milestone images going forward and the focus would concentrate on daily quality and fortnightly testing rounds known as cadence testing. Based on that change, the Ubuntu product itself will not have an Alpha-1 release. Its first milestone release will be the final beta release on the 28th of March 2013. Other Ubuntu flavours have the option to release using the usual milestone schedule." See the release announcement and release notes for further information. Download (SHA256): raring-desktop-i386.iso (972MB, torrent), raring-desktop-amd64.iso (954MB, torrent). Alpha 1 images for Edubuntu 13.04 (download, release notes) are also available. |
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| 2012-10-18 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 12.10 |
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Following the release of Ubuntu 12.10 earlier today, Kubuntu 12.10 is the brand-new version of the project's Linux distribution showcasing the latest KDE desktop: "The Kubuntu community is proud to announce the release of 12.10, the Quantal Quetzal. This is the first release to burst free from the limits of CD sizes giving us some more space for goodies on the image. It also does away with the alternate installer images, adding advanced partitioning options to the desktop image. Built on Ubuntu's core and polished with KDE's applications and workspaces, Kubuntu 12.10 is a grand example of friendly, fast and beautiful software." See the full release announcement and read through the detailed release notes to learn more. Download (SHA256): kubuntu-12.10-desktop-i386.iso (953MB, torrent), kubuntu-12.10-desktop-amd64.iso (934MB, torrent). |
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| 2012-04-26 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 12.04 |
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Kubuntu 12.04, a new version of an Ubuntu variant featuring the KDE 4.8.2 desktop, is out: "The Kubuntu community is proud to announce the release of 12.04 LTS, the 'Precise Pangolin': the new Long-Term Support version of our friendly operating system. Built on Ubuntu's core and polished with KDE's applications and workspaces, Kubuntu 12.04 LTS is a grand example of friendly, fast and beautiful software. We recommend it as the perfect OS for casual users, students, Linux gamers, software developers, professionals, and anyone interested in a free, open platform that is both beautiful and useful. Highlights: KDE 4.8.2; Amarok 2.5; Rekonq and OwnCloud updates; Calligra suite...." See the release announcement and release notes for more information and screenshots. Download (SHA256): kubuntu-12.04-desktop-i386.iso (698MB, torrent), kubuntu-12.04-desktop-amd64.iso (698MB, torrent).
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| 2011-10-13 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 11.10 |
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Kubuntu 11.10, a new version of the official Ubuntu subproject designed for users favouring the popular KDE desktop, has been released: "We are proud to announce the release of Kubuntu 11.10, the 'Oneiric Ocelot': the latest release of our friendly operating system, built on Ubuntu's core, polished with KDE's applications and workspaces. The latest stable release of KDE's Plasma Workspaces and Applications brings new features and improvements all around. Highlights include: visual updates include a new Oxygen icon theme; a cleaner default look to Dolphin; Gwenview's new ability to compare two or more images; new breadcrumb feature in the Kickoff menu that simplifies navigating submenus; more improvements in the Network Management widget." Here is the detailed release announcement. Download (SHA256): kubuntu-11.10-desktop-i386.iso (699MB, torrent), kubuntu-11.10-desktop-amd64.iso (699MB, torrent).
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| 2011-04-28 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 11.04 |
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Kubuntu 11.04, a useful Ubuntu variant featuring the latest KDE desktop, is ready: "The Kubuntu team is proud to announce the release of 11.04 - codename 'Natty Narwhal': the latest version of our popular Linux distribution, based on Ubuntu and KDE's Plasma and Applications 4.6. With the combination of its Ubuntu backbone, the amazing KDE Software Compilation, and a few unique extras, 11.04 aims to provide the best fusion of stability, beauty, and up-to-date software. Whether working, browsing the web, playing your music, composing an email or connecting with your friends on social networks, Kubuntu brings you a powerful, innovative and attractive platform for all your desktop needs!" See the release announcement and release notes for additional details. Download (SHA256): kubuntu-11.04-desktop-i386.iso (696MB, torrent), kubuntu-11.04-desktop-amd64.iso (694MB, torrent).
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| 2010-10-10 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 10.10 |
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Jonathan Riddell has announced the release of Kubuntu 10.10, an official Ubuntu variant featuring the KDE 4 desktop: "The Kubuntu team is proud to announce the release of 10.10, the latest version of our popular Linux distribution. Kubuntu is one of the Ubuntu distributions and is based on KDE software. With the combination of its Ubuntu backbone, the amazing KDE platform and applications, plus a few unique extras, 10.10 aims to provide the best fusion of stability, beauty and up-to-date software. Whether working, browsing the web, playing your music, composing an email or connecting with your friends on social networks, Kubuntu 10.10 brings you an innovative and attractive platform for all your desktop needs!" The release features KDE 4.5.1, a new combined desktop/netbook CD image, and Reconq, a new default web browser. Read release announcement for a detailed list of new features illustrated by screenshots. Download (SHA256): kubuntu-10.10-desktop-i386.iso (696MB, torrent), kubuntu-10.10-desktop-amd64.iso (696MB, torrent).
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| 2010-04-29 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 10.04 |
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The Kubuntu development team has announced the release of Kubuntu 10.04, an Ubuntu variant featuring the latest version of the KDE 4 desktop: "The Kubuntu team is proud to introduce our latest release - 10.04 LTS, the 'Lucid Lynx'. This is our first long-term support release featuring the KDE Plasma desktop. 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 email or connecting with your friends on social networks, Kubuntu 10.04 LTS brings you a stable, innovative and attractive platform for all your desktop needs." Read the rest of the release announcement which includes a list of new features and a handful of screenshots. Download (SHA256): kubuntu-10.04-desktop-i386.iso (694MB, torrent), kubuntu-10.04-desktop-amd64.iso (697MB, torrent).
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| 2009-10-29 |
Distribution Release: Kubuntu 9.10 |
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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.org 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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