Ubuntu team has released the 1st alpha version of Ubuntu 10.04 code named Lucid Lynx. This release is only for testers. This release includes all the updates from Debian’s testing branch and the latest GNOME. Alpha 1 also includes the 2.6.32-7.10 kernel based on 2.6.32.
Alpha 1 of Kubuntu features the new KDE SC 4.4 beta 1. For more information on that, click here. Lucid Alpha 1 sports full removal of the hal package, making Ubuntu faster to boot and faster to resume from suspend.
Here are the known issues in Ubuntu 10.04 alpha 1:
- The nv driver used by default for nvidia video chipsets on the LiveCD is reported to lead to X server crashes. Investigation of this issue is ongoing and should be resolved for Lucid Alpha 2. As a workaround, users can boot with safe graphics mode” to use the vesa driver. (494627)
- The firmware for the bnx2 driver is not available on the alternate and server installer images at install time. This bug will be resolved immediately after alpha 1. As a workaround, users can install using the desktop images; or install using the alternate or server CD and enable the network after installation. (494052)
- Manual partitioning in the graphical installer is reported to cause the installer to crash. Investigation of this issue is ongoing. (494608)
- Clicking on the installer icon on the Kubuntu desktop CD fails to launch ubiquity. As a workaround, the installer can be launched from the commandline by running kdesudo ubiquity. (494997)
- The Kubuntu alpha 1 desktop ISOs are too large to fit on a CD. They can be burned to a DVD or USB stick, or you can install using the alternate ISOs.
To download Ubuntu 10.04 alpha 1, click here. To download Kubuntu 10.04 alpha 1, click here.
Source: Ubuntu.