Friday, March 13, 2009

Jaunty Jackalope Alpha 6 released

Hello guys, as you might already know the next version of Ubuntu,  9.04 will be called Jaunty Jackalope and the final version will be released on April 23rd. We are here now to inform you that the lastest Alpha release is now available, just see the download links.

Download links:
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/jaunty/alpha-6/ (Ubuntu Desktop, Server, Netbook Remix, and MID)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/jaunty/alpha-6/ (Ubuntu Education Edition)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/jaunty/alpha-6/ (Kubuntu) Kubuntu release notes
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/jaunty/alpha-6/ (Xubuntu)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/jaunty/alpha-6/ (UbuntuStudio)
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/mythbuntu/releases/jaunty/alpha-6/ (Mythbuntu)

Some of the great features in Ubuntu 9.04 include: ext4 support, new login screen, faster boot-time and updated versions of software.

NOTE: Install this version of Ubuntu only on your Personal Computer. Because it is still in Alpha you might experience some bugs.

To upgrade your existing installation simply press Alt+F2 and type "update-manager -d" (of course, without the quotes). A window will pop out telling you a new release is available. Press upgrade and wait.

More official stuff here.
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9 comments:

  1. Is the final release date in October? There will be a beta phase, I'm sure.
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  2. Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) will be released on April 23rd. Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) will be released in October.
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  3. Here's a question that edge-bleeders might want to know the answer to:

    If I upgrade my existing installation to Jaunty Alpha 6, will it continue to update itself as the beta and eventually the regular release arrive?

    In other words if I install Juanty Alpha 6 now, and I use the update manager regularly, will I be running the full regular release version of Jaunty by the time it's released, or would I have to reinstall or something to get the regular Jaunty release version?

    Thanks!
    Shannon VanWagner
    http://humans-enabled.com
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  4. if you update it again and again, you will end up finally with the stable release.
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  5. admin has it right. I have this version of Ubuntu and it seems to work just fine. I get pretty much all the latest packages. I also have a ton of custom repo's which give me even more cool stuff.
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  6. if the bugs or problems are a little overwhelming, is there a way to downgrade back to intrepid just as easily?
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  7. nope, you will need to reinstall your Ubuntu os.
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  8. For some reason Jaunty doesn't like my Printer. It's not an HP problem. It only works on Intrepid and XP. If intrepid works for you then keep it until Jaunty comes out. I hope they find a solution for my problems.
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  9. I have the same problem as rv65, it seems "/dev/lp0" is missing and nothing I have tried can (re)create a working one. If anybody knows someone in the developers circle, please tell them to address this problem as i was quite comfortable with my Intrepid until i upgraded it, and I really don't want to reinstall.
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