Compared to previous kubuntu releases, this version many some new features and updates, such as linux kernel 5. Personally, i like to go with whatever is the newest support length be. How to check which version of ubuntu you have installed. If so, the upgrade manager will ask you whether you want to upgrade. The kubuntu council are delighted to announce that recently the community was approached by mindshare management with a proposal to bringing a highspecification laptop to market using the kubuntu operating system. Ubuntu releases are made semiannually by canonical ltd, the developers of the ubuntu operating system, using the year and month of the release as a version number. If more than one new release is found, the release upgrader will attempt to upgrade to the release that immediately succeeds the currentlyrunning release. Remember that all of these features are part of a prerelease version of kubuntu, and may still have issues. All the essential applications, like an office suite, browsers, email and media apps come preinstalled and thousands more games and applications are available in the ubuntu software centre. Kubuntu is an operating system built by a friendly worldwide team of expert developers. A great free alternative to windows kubuntu, newest version, 64bit, on dvd ebay. New versions of distributions like ubuntu mate, xubuntu, ubuntu and kubuntu budgie among others, available to download from april 18. New kubuntu restrictedextras package is available for download from the repositories.
If there is no native kubuntu package available in any of the repositories, it may be possible to compile and install the package from source. The upgrade manager works in conjunction with adeptupdatenotifier, discussed soon, to check whether a new version of kubuntu is available. But the most unusual feature is that rather than windows, it s. Effectively, you have something similar to kubuntu, but with bleeding edge kde technology, a few versions higher than kubuntu. Kde neon is a distribution created by the kde team featuring the most recent version of kde plasma desktop environment on top of ubuntu core. The software updater tool checks ubuntus servers and should inform you that a new version of ubuntu is available, if one is. Many ubuntu users especially business users prefer to upgrade to lts versions instead of every new ubuntu version that becomes available, as lts releases generally contain the most bugfixes, and of course offer long term support. Regular releases are supported for 9 months packages in main and restricted are supported for 5 years in long term support lts releases.
Apr 26, 2020 a swathe of updated kde applications are available through discover the software store, including newer versions of kdenlive, kde connect, and latte dock. Using the graphical interface, youd see only ubuntu. All things linux and gnulinux this is neither a community exclusively about the kernel linux, nor is exclusively about the gnu. Canonical has recently announced a new longterm support version of ubuntu for desktop, server, and cloud, all running on linux kernel 5. There are chances that some users may still have bad memories of kubuntu. Aug 04, 2018 in update manager, click the check button to check for new updates. If you find this command is not available, you need to install the updatemanagercore package. Follow the instructions to upgrade your version from 7. Ubuntu and other family members ubuntu mate, kubuntu, lubuntu, xubuntu, etc. Sitting between the lightweight lubuntu and the more resource heavy ubuntu is the xfcebased flavour xubuntu. The worlds most popular operating system across public clouds and openstack clouds find out more about ubuntus cloud building software, tools and service packages.
The procedure outlined below works for ubuntu versions 16. We ask that any problems you come across that you file a bug, if one has yet to be filed for your problem. Click the upgrade button to upgrade to the newer version of ubuntu. If you didnt get notified that and update was available. It is specified that it might take some hours to a few days for that to happen.
Choose this if you have a computer based on the amd64 or em64t architecture e. With this release it has become the first major distro to ship plasma 5 as the default desktop environment. It is possible to run both the kde desktop kubuntu desktop as well as the gnome. Kubuntu is developed by a global community of users and is supported commercially by canonical. With every new herd release, this maturity will be documented allowing you to thouroughly test your kubuntu 7. Jul 27, 2018 many ubuntu users especially business users prefer to upgrade to lts versions instead of every new ubuntu version that becomes available, as lts releases generally contain the most bugfixes, and of course offer long term support. The big change in kubuntu is kde plasma 5 as the default desktop, and also kde applications 14. However, it seems over a week has passed and still, the command. This version intends to provide feature parity with gnomebased ubuntu. It contains all the applications you need, including a web browser, office suite, media apps, instant messaging, in addition to many others. Flavors generally support their packages for 3 years in lts releases but there are exceptions. It is relatively straightforward using the command line.
If everything went smoothly after the upgrade and the reboot, your desktop should look like the following. Kubuntu, xubuntu, lubuntu and ubuntu gnome reached version. Details about a great free alternative to windows kubuntu, newest version, 64bit, on dvd try it or install it at this price its all good. Figures 823 through 826 demonstrate how to use the upgrade manager. We were both delighted and excited to see such a project undertaken. A great free alternative to windows kubuntu, newest. When the kde is installed with ubuntu, it is known as kubuntu and provides an extremely customizable user experience that is reminiscent of the windows 7 platform. Unlike when you use the graphical interface, this command also shows the minor version number of your installed ubuntu version in the description field if applicable. System administration the official ubuntu book, 3e. Remember that all of these features are part of a prerelease version of kubuntu and may still have issues. Ubuntu comes with everything you need to run your organisation, school, home or enterprise. Compared to previous kubuntu releases, this version includes some new updates, such as linux kernel 5.
First of all we have to check if the new version is available. The latest long term support lts version of the kubuntu operating system for desktop pcs and laptops, kubuntu 20. The first ubuntu release, for example, was ubuntu 4. We release a new version of kubuntu every six months which you can download for free, forever. The distro has chosen to switch from the qtbased cantata to the qtbased elisa as of this release. Apr 05, 2020 kubuntu, lubuntu, xubuntu, other spins also released. The kubuntu community is proud to announce the release of 12. Recommended system requirements are the same as for ubuntu 18. Explore features ubuntu has always been free to download. If there are any updates to install, use the install updates button to install them, and press check again after that is complete. Download ubuntu desktop, ubuntu server, ubuntu for raspberry pi and iot devices, ubuntu core and all the ubuntu flavours. Extended security maintenance is a paid option through ubuntu advantage to get extended support and security updates for select server packages. But remember that all the official versions of ubuntu based on regular ubuntu.
The content of these old releases can be accessed at the old ubuntu releases directory management of releases. This product contains the latest version of kubuntu. A new lts version is released every two years and gets five years on five years of support and patches. User current, user longterm support lts, developer stable and developer unstable. Although many users still refer to this interface as kde, the name was officially changed in 2010 with the 4. May 07, 2018 unlike when you use the graphical interface, this command also shows the minor version number of your installed ubuntu version in the description field if applicable. Ubuntu is an opensource software platform that runs everywhere from the pc to the server and the cloud. The content of these old releases can be accessed at the old ubuntu releases directory. Apr 26, 2020 release announcements are posted on the ubuntu announce mailing list. Ubuntu server brings major updates to industrystandard packages available on private clouds, public clouds, containers or bare metal in your datacentre. There are many good reasons to install kubuntu, such as. There are 4 versions of kde neon available for download on their web site. In update manager, click the check button to check for new updates. It is possible to run both the kde desktop kubuntudesktop as well as the gnome.
These new laptops will be available in on december 19, 2019. Built on ubuntus core and polished with kdes applications and workspaces, kubuntu 12. Kubuntu is part of the ubuntu project and uses the same underlying system. Of particular note theres a new default music player in kubuntu 20. Dark theme will make your system more elegant and comfortable for using it. Kubuntu has seen some exciting improvements, with newer versions of qt, updates to major packages like krita, kstars, kdeconnect, firefox and libreoffice, and stability improvements to kde plasma. Consequently, version numbers for future versions are provisional. Have you been using ubuntu and want to update it to get the latest bug fixes, security patches, and application upgrades. If there is a new ubuntu version available, click ok. A message will appear informing you of the availability of the new release.