Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 290 has been published
Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 290 for the week
October 29 - November - 4, 2012.
== Links to UWN ==
* Wiki page: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter/Issue290
== In This Issue ==
* Raring Ubuntu Developer Summit Complete!
* Call for IRC Operators
* Ubuntu Stats
* LoCo News
* Canonical Design Team: Ubuntu: Designing for a good purpose
* Benjamin Kerensa: On Privacy and Unity
* Barneedhar: Ask Ubuntu update for October 2012
* Charlene Tessier: A Surprising Ubuntu Conversation
* James Hunt: Upstart Cookbook Updated for Developers!
* Jono Bacon: Ubuntu Desktop Core on 32GB Nexus 7 Tablets
* Raring Ubuntu Developer Summit
* Canonical News
* EFF calls Ubuntu's Amazon search result feature a "major privacy problem"
* Ubuntu summit raises software development kit for OS
* In The Blogosphere
* In Other News
* Other Articles of Interest
* Ubuntu Developer Summit videos
* Full Circle Side-Pod Episode Twelve: We're Like the Sugarbabes
* Upcoming Meetings and Events
* Updates and Security for 8.04, 10.04, 11.10, 12.04 and 12.10
* And much more!
== General Community News ==
=== Raring Ubuntu Developer Summit Complete! ===
This past week saw a lot of news coming from sessions at the Ubuntu
Developer Summit planning for the Raring Ringtail 13.04 release next
May. Check out "The Planet" section of this newsletter for blog posts
from several Ubuntu Members who were attending, articles "In the
Blogosphere" which cover some of the decisions, and a few videos taken
at the summit under the "Featured Audio and Video" section.
=== Call for IRC Operators ===
Ubuntu IRC council put a call for operators on the following channels:
#ubuntu, #ubuntu-offtopic, #kubuntu, #kubuntu-offtopic, #edubuntu,
#ubuntu-mythtv, #xubuntu, #xubuntu-offtopic, #ubuntustudio,
#ubuntu-server, #lubuntu, #lubuntu-offtopic.
The Ubuntu IRC Council states: "If you're active on our IRC channels
and you are available, and if you've been aching to help, you should
consider applying!"
http://ubottu.com/ircc/2012/11/03/call-for-irc-operators-2/
== Ubuntu Stats ==
=== Bug Stats ===
* Open (101748) +187 over last week
* Critical (83) +/-0 over last week
* Unconfirmed (50547) +108 over last week
As always, the Bug Squad needs more help. If you want to get started,
please see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad
=== Translation Stats Quantal ===
* English (United Kingdom) (9670) -300 over last week
* Spanish (14462) -67 over last week
* English (Australia) (17171) -4 over last week
* Bosnian (38337) -2276 over last week
* Brazilian Portuguese (38726) -4 over last week
* French (48739) -261 over last week
Remaining strings to translate in Ubuntu 12.10 "Quantal Quetzal", see
more at: https://translations.launchpad.net/ubuntu/quantal/ and
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Translations
=== Ubuntu Brainstorm Top 5 this week ===
* Ubuntu has to advice when the disk is next to fail -
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/30320/
* Add Pattern-Login box to lighdm - http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/30319/
* Sync ubuntu settings across multiple devices -
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/30314/
* Dash doesn't save settings for results filtering -
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/30310/
* Allow auto-hiding Unity on set screens -
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/30316/
Ubuntu Brainstorm is a community site geared toward letting you add
your ideas for Ubuntu. You can submit your own idea, or vote for or
against another idea. http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/
=== Ask Ubuntu Top 5 Questions this week ===
* Is it really possible to run Linux applications within Windows
using Wubi? http://askubuntu.com/questions/208261/is-it-really-possible-to-run-linux-applications-within-windows-using-wubi
* Is the 32 GB Nexus 7 compatible with Ubuntu?
http://askubuntu.com/questions/208118/is-the-32-gb-nexus-7-compatible-with-ubuntu
* Why does Ubuntu 12.10 only see 8 cores?
http://askubuntu.com/questions/208264/why-does-ubuntu-12-10-only-see-8-cores
* Poor battery life in Ubuntu 12.10 on Toshiba p755-s5215, how can i
manage background applications?
http://askubuntu.com/questions/208207/poor-battery-life-in-ubuntu-12-10-on-toshiba-p755-s5215-how-can-i-manage-backgr
* What is the command line equivalent of copying a file to clipboard?
http://askubuntu.com/questions/210413/what-is-the-command-line-equivalent-of-copying-a-file-to-clipboard
Ask (and answer!) your own questions at http://askubuntu.com
== LoCo News ==
=== Are Ubuntu LoCo Teams Effective? ===
Charles Profitt, lead contact for the Ubuntu New York LoCo team, talks
about how a recent article made him step back and take a look at how
effective Ubuntu LoCo teams are. While he does not provide an answer,
he raises many questions and asks the community to consider them, too.
http://ftbeowulf.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/are-ubuntu-loco-teams-effective/
=== Do You Think Ubuntu Local Community Is Dead (In Your City)? Think Again. ===
Randall Ross writes about "Cup of Ubuntu" local Ubuntu event in
Vancouver which is similar to Ubuntu Hour. Ross also encourages and
motivates people to start their own Ubuntu hours in their own cities.
http://randall.executiv.es/node/374
=== Rainbow Nation ===
Neil Oosthuizen writes about diversity of nations and things that
gather people together. In his post he highlights the growth and work
the Ubuntu LoCo team in United Arab Emirates.
http://nlsthzn.com/2012/10/31/rainbow-nation/
=== LoCo Teams, Communication, and Community ===
Jono Bacon reflects on some of the discussions he's participated in
via his remote UDS participation and highlights some of the discussion
around Ubuntu LoCo teams.
http://www.jonobacon.org/2012/11/01/loco-teams-communication-and-community/
=== Ohio IRC Meeting Report for November 1, 2012 ===
Stephen Michael Kellat shares a team meeting report for a meeting led
by Michael Gilbert and Cheri Francis. During this meeting the leads
informed the team that the Ohio LoCo team had not been re-approved by
the LoCo Council due to inactivity and lack of documentation of
events, Kellat outlined steps they are about to take to gain approval
again.
http://erielookingproductions.info/ubuntu/2012/11/22-ohio-irc-meeting-report-for-november-1-2012/
== The Planet ==
=== Canonical Design Team: Ubuntu: Designing for a good purpose ===
In this blog post, the Ubuntu design team highlights the importance of
design along with their goals toward designing for various form
factors like mobile devices, TV, and many others. They "believe access
to technology is not just a luxury. It is, as these examples
demonstrate, essential for satisfying basic human needs today. That's
why we consider it a human right."
http://design.canonical.com/2012/01/ubuntu-designing-for-a-good-purpose/
=== Benjamin Kerensa: On Privacy and Unity ===
Recently Benjamin Kerensa communicated with the Electronic Frontier
Foundation in an effort to provide factual information about privacy
issues regarding the shopping lens. He believes at the release of
13.04, many who were critical of the feature will understand the
bigger picture as more and more sources are added into the results.
http://benjaminkerensa.com/2012/10/30/on-privacy-and-unity
=== Canonical Design Team: A fresh-looking Design Blog ===
Inayaili Leon, lead web designer at Canonical, reports about the
redesigned Ubuntu Design blog and further plans related to design
which include Ubuntu font flexibility and small screen experience.
http://design.canonical.com/2012/10/a-fresh-looking-design-blog/
=== Barneedhar: Ask Ubuntu update for October 2012 ===
Barneedhar calls for help at Ask Ubuntu and points out a great number
of answered questions related to recent "Ubuntu Nexus project and
application development, juju charms and the general troubleshooting."
http://unbrokenspectrum.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/ask-ubuntu-update-for-october-2012/
=== Charlene Tessier: A Surprising Ubuntu Conversation ===
Charlene Tessier writes how she has met a member of Vancouver LoCo and
describes his experience with Ubuntu. Tessier also raises some of the
questions about Ubuntu from her discussion with members of the
Vancouver LoCo team.
http://frenchfortunecookie.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/a-surprising-ubuntu-conversation/
=== James Hunt: Upstart Cookbook Updated for Developers! ===
James Hunt announces the availability of an update Upstart Cookbook
for developers. The cookbook was updated based on the workshop
"Hacking Upstart Together" at the Ubuntu Developer Summit. Upstart
Cookbook is available here:
http://upstart.ubuntu.com/cookbook/#development-and-testing
http://ifdeflinux.blogspot.dk/2012/11/upstart-cookbook-updated-for-developers.html
=== Jono Bacon: Ubuntu Desktop Core on 32GB Nexus 7 Tablets ===
Jono Bacon calls on people to test Ubuntu on Nexus 7 which also runs
on the newly released 32GB version of the tablet. Included in his post
are instructions on how to run Ubuntu on Nexus 7 and how to report a
bug if they are found during testing.
http://www.jonobacon.org/2012/11/03/ubuntu-desktop-core-on-32gb-nexus-7/
=== Raring Ubuntu Developer Summit ===
This past week, the Ubuntu Developer Summit was hosted in Copenhagen
Denmark! The following are blog posts from members of the Ubuntu
community covering the event.
* Martin Owens: UDS Report: Day 1 -
http://doctormo.org/2012/10/29/uds-report-day-1/
* Joe Liau: UDS-R: Online Music Search -
http://blog.sighworld.com/2012/10/29/uds-r-online-music-search/
* Randall Ross: UDS-R Begins! - http://randall.executiv.es/uds-r-1
* Randall Ross: Meet Your UDS-R Crew - http://randall.executiv.es/uds-r-2
* Pasi Lallinaho: UDS Copenhagen, Day 1 -
http://open.knome.fi/2012/10/29/uds-copenhagen-day-1/
* Elizabeth Krumbach: UDS-R in Copenhagen Day 1 -
http://princessleia.com/journal/?p=7133
* Joe Liau: UDS-R: Fear and Loathing in Lens Vegas -
http://blog.sighworld.com/2012/10/30/uds-r-fear-and-loathing-in-lens-vegas/
* Randall Ross: Meet Your Friendly UDS Organizers! -
http://randall.executiv.es/uds-r-3
* Jonathan Ridell: Kubuntu at Ubuntu Developer Summit -
http://blogs.kde.org/2012/10/30/kubuntu-ubuntu-developer-summit
* Pasi Lallinaho: UDS Copenhagen, Day 2 -
http://open.knome.fi/2012/10/31/uds-copenhagen-day-2/
* Elizabeth Krumbach: UDS-R in Copenhagen Day 2 -
http://princessleia.com/journal/?p=7152
* Joe Liau: UDS-R: Ubuntu Design Theatre presents... -
http://blog.sighworld.com/2012/10/31/uds-r-ubuntu-design-theatre-presents/
* Joel Pickett: UDS-R so far - http://joelp.me/blog/?p=110
* Soren Bredlund Caspersen: UDS Blog-o-Rama: My first UDS -
http://soerenbredlundcaspersen.dk/2012/10/31/uds-blog-o-rama-my-first-uds/
* Nicholas Skaggs: UDS-R: Rise of the the (quality) machines -
http://www.theorangenotebook.com/2012/10/uds-r-rise-of-the-quality-machines.html
* Jussi Kekkonen: UDS is for communities -
http://www.tm-travolta.net/post/uds-is-for-communities
* James Hunt: Hacking Upstart Together -
http://ifdeflinux.blogspot.dk/2012/10/hacking-upstart-together.html
* Elizabeth Krumbach: UDS-R in Copenhagen Day 3 -
http://princessleia.com/journal/?p=7162
* Preparing UDS Proceedings -
http://www.jonobacon.org/2012/11/01/preparing-uds-proceedings/
* Alan Bell: Actions from Ubuntu UDS-R -
http://www.theopensourcerer.com/2012/11/actions-from-ubuntu-uds-r/
* Pasi Lallinaho: UDS Copenhagen, Day 3 -
http://open.knome.fi/2012/11/01/uds-copenhagen-day-3/
* Randall Ross: UDS-R. Got Photos? - http://randall.executiv.es/node/376
* Ubuntu TV: UDS-R Update!
http://www.doadjustyourset.com/2012/11/01/ubuntu-tv-uds-r-update/
* Alan Bell: Actions from Ubuntu UDS-R -
http://www.theopensourcerer.com/2012/11/actions-from-ubuntu-uds-r/
* Elizabeth Krumbach: UDS-R in Copenhagen Day 4 -
http://princessleia.com/journal/?p=7172
* Pasi Lallinaho: UDS Copenhagen, Day 4 -
http://open.knome.fi/2012/11/02/uds-copenhagen-day-4/
* Rafal Cieslak: Ubuntu Acccomplishments on UDS -
http://rafalcieslak.wordpress.com/2012/11/03/ubuntu-acccomplishments-on-uds/
* Pasi Lallinaho: UDS Copenhagen videos -
http://open.knome.fi/2012/11/04/uds-copenhagen-videos/
* Ben Collins: Follow-up: Power Architecture Related Tracks Proposed
for UDS-r - http://ben-collins.blogspot.com/2012/11/follow-up-power-architecture-related.html
== Canonical News ==
=== Canonical joins Linaro Enterprise Group (LEG) and commits Ubuntu
Hyperscale Availability for ARM V8 in 2013 ===
"Canonical continues its leadership of commercial deployment for
ARM-based servers through membership of Linaro Enterprise Group
(LEG)."
http://www.canonical.com/content/canonical-joins-linaro-enterprise-group-leg-and-commits-ubuntu-hyperscale-availability-arm-v
== In The Press ==
=== EFF calls Ubuntu's Amazon search result feature a "major privacy
problem" ===
Dan Goodin of ArsTechnica reports about EFF's criticism pointed
towards Ubuntu 12.10 and its Amazon search result feature.
http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/10/eff-calls-ubuntus-amazon-search-result-feature-major-privacy-problem/
=== Ubuntu summit raises software development kit for OS ===
Jason Hidalgo of Engadget reports about UDS-R and some of the
decisions made, including: Valve, Nexus 7, and Ubuntu SDK (software
development kit).
http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/01/ubuntu-summit-raises-software-development-kit-for-os/
== In The Blogosphere ==
* Valve: Linux is Better Than Windows 8 for Gaming -
http://www.gamepolitics.com/2012/10/30/valve-linux-better-windows-8-gaming#.
* Ubuntu Software Development Kit Announced -
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/10/ubuntu-software-development-kit-announced
* New Flavor Of Ubuntu, ChrUbuntu, Now Available For ARM Chromebooks
- http://www.muktware.com/4712/new-flavor-ubuntu-chrubuntu-now-available-chromebooks#.UJDqnm9mJjY
* Ubuntu Plans To Stick To "Stable GNOME" -
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTIxODQ
* Future of Nautilus in Ubuntu Discussed at UDS -
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/10/ubuntus-default-file-manager-debated-at-uds
* Ubuntu 13.04: Alpha Releases Dropped, Only One Beta Milestone -
http://www.webupd8.org/2012/10/ubuntu-1304-alpha-releases-dropped-only.html
* Ubuntu 13.04 To Target The Linux 3.8 Kernel -
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTIxODg
* Ubuntu on the Mongol Steppe - Carving Paths into Emerging Markets -
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/11/ubuntu-on-the-mongol-steppe-carving-paths-into-emerging-markets
* Ubuntu PC Sales Skyrocket in 2011 -
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/11/ubuntu-pc-sales-skyrocket-in-2011
== In Other News ==
=== Ubuntu Looks To Improve Its Windows Installer ===
Michael Larabel of Phoronix writes about discussions during the Ubuntu
Developer Summit regarding Wubi, the technology used to install Ubuntu
as a partition within an existing Windows installation. Larabel writes
that plans include "support for burning to a USB stick, integrated CD
burning of Ubuntu, a visual refresh to the user-interface, and better
uninstall support" and goes on to highlight a wish list item of
"having Wubi be able to handle a full-disk encrypted Windows
installation."
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTIxODA
=== Hybrid Graphics In Ubuntu Are Still Lackluster ===
Michael Larabel of Phoronix discusses the current dismal support for
hybrid graphics in Linux. One of the most interesting points raised is
that kernel developers are blocking proprietary drivers from using
DMA-BUF which effectively locks out proprietary drivers from being
supported with hybrid graphics.
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTIxOTM
=== Canonical Is in a Partnership with Valve and Unity Technologies ===
Jason Warner gives a UDS-R interview about one of the most important
Linux collaborations. He outlines how the Valve, Unity Technologies,
and Canonical are working on a daily basis to bring big games to
Linux. Even if you're not a gamer, it is clear that this is a 'big
deal' for Ubuntu and is one more step to crossing the chasm.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Canonical-Is-in-a-Partnership-With-Valve-and-Unity-Technologies-304013.shtml
== Other Articles of Interest ==
* Debian Project News - October 29th, 2012 -
http://www.debian.org/News/weekly/2012/21/
* Government and open source's open relationship -
http://www.itworld.com/mobile-wireless/308340/government-and-open-sources-open-relationship
* Valve's Steam to Enter Linux Gaming Beta, and Other Players
Entering the Fray -
http://ostatic.com/blog/valves-steam-to-enter-linux-gaming-beta-and-other-players-entering-the-fray
* Industry Leaders Collaborate to Accelerate Software Ecosystem for
ARM Servers, and Join Linaro -
http://www.linaro.org/news/release/industry-leaders-collaborate-to-accelerate-software-ecosystem-for-arm-servers-and-join-linaro/en/
* Interface tricks could be a Linux treat -
http://www.itworld.com/it-management/309170/interface-tricks-could-be-linux-treat
* On ARM Servers and Portable PCS, Linux Is Growing as a Pre-Loaded
Option - http://ostatic.com/blog/on-arm-servers-and-portable-pcs-linux-is-growing-as-a-pre-loaded-option
* How a NASA Open Source Startup Could Change the IT Universe -
http://www.datamation.com/open-source/how-a-nasa-open-source-startup-could-change-the-it-universe.html
* LibreOffice: A Continuing Tale of FOSS Success -
http://www.linux.com/news/software/applications/660608-libreoffice-a-continuing-tale-of-foss-success/
== Featured Audio and Video ==
=== Ubuntu Developer Summit videos ===
Every UDS has lots of recorded sessions. Here are some of the UDS-R
videos picked up by our editors. The rest of the videos can be found
at ubuntudevelopers Youtube channel.
* Mark Shuttleworth Keynote - UDS-R -
http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/10/video-mark-shuttleworth-keynote-uds-r.html
* Ubuntu UDS R - Interview with Sean Sosik-Hamor -
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* Ubuntu UDS R - Interview with Mark Shuttleworth -
* Ubuntu UDS R - Ubuntu Means Business with Chris Kenyon -
* How I got to UDS and what I think about it. -
=== Full Circle Side-Pod Episode Twelve: We're Like the Sugarbabes ===
"In this episode, the old crew re-unite: Wilkins, Catling and Hewitt!
With our most packed set of show notes ever!"
http://fullcirclemagazine.org/2012/11/01/full-circle-side-pod-episode-twelve-were-like-the-sugarbabes/
== Upcoming Meetings and Events ==
For upcoming meetings and events please visit the calendars at
fridge.ubuntu.com: http://fridge.ubuntu.com/calendars/
== Updates and Security for 8.04, 10.04, 11.10, 12.04 and 12.10 ==
=== Security Updates ===
* [USN-1620-2] Thunderbird vulnerabilities -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2012-October/001883.h
=== Ubuntu 8.04 Updates ===
None.
End of life - April 2013 (Server)
=== Ubuntu 10.04 Updates ===
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.10.04.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/lucid-changes/2012-October/013266.html
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.10.04.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/lucid-changes/2012-October/013267.html
* landscape-client 12.05-0ubuntu1.10.04 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/lucid-changes/2012-October/013268.html
End of Life - April 2013 (Desktop) - April 2015 (Server)
=== Ubuntu 11.10 Updates ===
* update-manager 1:0.152.25.13 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/oneiric-changes/2012-October/012541.html
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.11.10.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/oneiric-changes/2012-October/012542.html
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.11.10.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/oneiric-changes/2012-October/012543.html
* landscape-client 12.05-0ubuntu1.11.10 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/oneiric-changes/2012-October/012544.html
End of Life - April 2013
=== Ubuntu 12.04 Updates ===
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.12.04.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-October/017757.html
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.12.04.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-October/017758.html
* aptdaemon 0.43+bzr805-0ubuntu6 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-October/017759.html
* base-files 6.5ubuntu6.4 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017761.html
* udev 175-0ubuntu9.2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017760.html
* sshfs-fuse 2.3-1ubuntu0.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017762.html
* gnome-power-manager 3.4.0-0ubuntu1.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017763.html
* mozc 1.3.975.102-2ubuntu0.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017764.html
* bridge-utils 1.5-2ubuntu7 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017765.html
* colord 0.1.16-2ubuntu0.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017766.html
* postfix 2.9.3-2~12.04.4 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017767.html
* quota 4.00-3ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017768.html
* nautilus 1:3.4.2-0ubuntu5 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017769.html
* libgnomecanvas 2.30.3-1ubuntu1.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017770.html
End of Life - April 2017
=== Ubuntu 12.10 Updates ===
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.12.10.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-October/011879.html
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.12.10.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-October/011880.html
* ubuntu-dev-tools 0.143ubuntu0.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-October/011881.html
* lxc 0.8.0~rc1-4ubuntu38 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-October/011882.html
* ubuntu-drivers-common 1:0.2.71.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-October/011883.html
* unity 6.10.0-0ubuntu2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-October/011884.html
* linux-armadaxp 3.5.0-1604.6 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011885.html
* linux-meta-armadaxp 3.5.0.1604.6 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011886.html
* gnome-screensaver 3.6.0-0ubuntu2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011887.html
* cairo 1.12.2-1ubuntu2.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011888.html
* base-files 6.5ubuntu12 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011889.html
* geary 0.2.1-0ubuntu2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011890.html
* webapps-applications 2.4.10-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011891.html
* libsecret 0.11-0ubuntu0.12.10.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011892.html
* glib2.0 2.34.1-1ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011893.html
* openvswitch 1.4.3-0ubuntu2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011894.html
* compiz 1:0.9.8.4+bzr3407-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011895.html
* unity-scope-video-remote 0.3.10-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011896.html
* libunity 6.10.0-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011897.html
* postfix 2.9.3-2ubuntu2.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011898.html
* libunity-webapps 2.4.1-0ubuntu3.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011899.html
* gnome-shell 3.6.1-0ubuntu1.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011900.html
* lintian 2.5.10.2ubuntu2.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011901.html
* bamf 0.3.4-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011902.html
* unity-lens-video 0.3.14-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011903.html
* file-roller 3.6.1.1-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011904.html
* xfce4-power-manager 1.2.0-1ubuntu1.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011905.html
* unity-lens-photos 0.9-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011906.html
* seahorse 3.6.2-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011907.html
* unity-firefox-extension 2.4.1-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011908.html
* libimobiledevice 1.1.4-1ubuntu3 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011909.html
* gedit 3.6.1-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011910.html
* culmus 0.121-1ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011911.html
* fonts-nanum-coding 2.0-4ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011912.html
* unity-webapps-youtube 2.4.10 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011913.html
* epiphany-browser 3.6.1-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011914.html
* gdebi 0.8.5ubuntu1.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011915.html
* xfce4-settings 4.10.0-1ubuntu2.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011916.html
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Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 290
Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 290 for the week
October 29 - November - 4, 2012.
== Links to UWN ==
* Wiki page: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter/Issue290
== In This Issue ==
* Raring Ubuntu Developer Summit Complete!
* Call for IRC Operators
* Ubuntu Stats
* LoCo News
* Canonical Design Team: Ubuntu: Designing for a good purpose
* Benjamin Kerensa: On Privacy and Unity
* Barneedhar: Ask Ubuntu update for October 2012
* Charlene Tessier: A Surprising Ubuntu Conversation
* James Hunt: Upstart Cookbook Updated for Developers!
* Jono Bacon: Ubuntu Desktop Core on 32GB Nexus 7 Tablets
* Raring Ubuntu Developer Summit
* Canonical News
* EFF calls Ubuntu's Amazon search result feature a "major privacy problem"
* Ubuntu summit raises software development kit for OS
* In The Blogosphere
* In Other News
* Other Articles of Interest
* Ubuntu Developer Summit videos
* Full Circle Side-Pod Episode Twelve: We're Like the Sugarbabes
* Upcoming Meetings and Events
* Updates and Security for 8.04, 10.04, 11.10, 12.04 and 12.10
* And much more!
== General Community News ==
=== Raring Ubuntu Developer Summit Complete! ===
This past week saw a lot of news coming from sessions at the Ubuntu
Developer Summit planning for the Raring Ringtail 13.04 release next
May. Check out "The Planet" section of this newsletter for blog posts
from several Ubuntu Members who were attending, articles "In the
Blogosphere" which cover some of the decisions, and a few videos taken
at the summit under the "Featured Audio and Video" section.
=== Call for IRC Operators ===
Ubuntu IRC council put a call for operators on the following channels:
#ubuntu, #ubuntu-offtopic, #kubuntu, #kubuntu-offtopic, #edubuntu,
#ubuntu-mythtv, #xubuntu, #xubuntu-offtopic, #ubuntustudio,
#ubuntu-server, #lubuntu, #lubuntu-offtopic.
The Ubuntu IRC Council states: "If you're active on our IRC channels
and you are available, and if you've been aching to help, you should
consider applying!"
http://ubottu.com/ircc/2012/11/03/call-for-irc-operators-2/
== Ubuntu Stats ==
=== Bug Stats ===
* Open (101748) +187 over last week
* Critical (83) +/-0 over last week
* Unconfirmed (50547) +108 over last week
As always, the Bug Squad needs more help. If you want to get started,
please see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad
=== Translation Stats Quantal ===
* English (United Kingdom) (9670) -300 over last week
* Spanish (14462) -67 over last week
* English (Australia) (17171) -4 over last week
* Bosnian (38337) -2276 over last week
* Brazilian Portuguese (38726) -4 over last week
* French (48739) -261 over last week
Remaining strings to translate in Ubuntu 12.10 "Quantal Quetzal", see
more at: https://translations.launchpad.net/ubuntu/quantal/ and
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Translations
=== Ubuntu Brainstorm Top 5 this week ===
* Ubuntu has to advice when the disk is next to fail -
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/30320/
* Add Pattern-Login box to lighdm - http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/30319/
* Sync ubuntu settings across multiple devices -
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/30314/
* Dash doesn't save settings for results filtering -
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/30310/
* Allow auto-hiding Unity on set screens -
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/30316/
Ubuntu Brainstorm is a community site geared toward letting you add
your ideas for Ubuntu. You can submit your own idea, or vote for or
against another idea. http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/
=== Ask Ubuntu Top 5 Questions this week ===
* Is it really possible to run Linux applications within Windows
using Wubi? http://askubuntu.com/questions/208261/is-it-really-possible-to-run-linux-applications-within-windows-using-wubi
* Is the 32 GB Nexus 7 compatible with Ubuntu?
http://askubuntu.com/questions/208118/is-the-32-gb-nexus-7-compatible-with-ubuntu
* Why does Ubuntu 12.10 only see 8 cores?
http://askubuntu.com/questions/208264/why-does-ubuntu-12-10-only-see-8-cores
* Poor battery life in Ubuntu 12.10 on Toshiba p755-s5215, how can i
manage background applications?
http://askubuntu.com/questions/208207/poor-battery-life-in-ubuntu-12-10-on-toshiba-p755-s5215-how-can-i-manage-backgr
* What is the command line equivalent of copying a file to clipboard?
http://askubuntu.com/questions/210413/what-is-the-command-line-equivalent-of-copying-a-file-to-clipboard
Ask (and answer!) your own questions at http://askubuntu.com
== LoCo News ==
=== Are Ubuntu LoCo Teams Effective? ===
Charles Profitt, lead contact for the Ubuntu New York LoCo team, talks
about how a recent article made him step back and take a look at how
effective Ubuntu LoCo teams are. While he does not provide an answer,
he raises many questions and asks the community to consider them, too.
http://ftbeowulf.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/are-ubuntu-loco-teams-effective/
=== Do You Think Ubuntu Local Community Is Dead (In Your City)? Think Again. ===
Randall Ross writes about "Cup of Ubuntu" local Ubuntu event in
Vancouver which is similar to Ubuntu Hour. Ross also encourages and
motivates people to start their own Ubuntu hours in their own cities.
http://randall.executiv.es/node/374
=== Rainbow Nation ===
Neil Oosthuizen writes about diversity of nations and things that
gather people together. In his post he highlights the growth and work
the Ubuntu LoCo team in United Arab Emirates.
http://nlsthzn.com/2012/10/31/rainbow-nation/
=== LoCo Teams, Communication, and Community ===
Jono Bacon reflects on some of the discussions he's participated in
via his remote UDS participation and highlights some of the discussion
around Ubuntu LoCo teams.
http://www.jonobacon.org/2012/11/01/loco-teams-communication-and-community/
=== Ohio IRC Meeting Report for November 1, 2012 ===
Stephen Michael Kellat shares a team meeting report for a meeting led
by Michael Gilbert and Cheri Francis. During this meeting the leads
informed the team that the Ohio LoCo team had not been re-approved by
the LoCo Council due to inactivity and lack of documentation of
events, Kellat outlined steps they are about to take to gain approval
again.
http://erielookingproductions.info/ubuntu/2012/11/22-ohio-irc-meeting-report-for-november-1-2012/
== The Planet ==
=== Canonical Design Team: Ubuntu: Designing for a good purpose ===
In this blog post, the Ubuntu design team highlights the importance of
design along with their goals toward designing for various form
factors like mobile devices, TV, and many others. They "believe access
to technology is not just a luxury. It is, as these examples
demonstrate, essential for satisfying basic human needs today. That's
why we consider it a human right."
http://design.canonical.com/2012/01/ubuntu-designing-for-a-good-purpose/
=== Benjamin Kerensa: On Privacy and Unity ===
Recently Benjamin Kerensa communicated with the Electronic Frontier
Foundation in an effort to provide factual information about privacy
issues regarding the shopping lens. He believes at the release of
13.04, many who were critical of the feature will understand the
bigger picture as more and more sources are added into the results.
http://benjaminkerensa.com/2012/10/30/on-privacy-and-unity
=== Canonical Design Team: A fresh-looking Design Blog ===
Inayaili Leon, lead web designer at Canonical, reports about the
redesigned Ubuntu Design blog and further plans related to design
which include Ubuntu font flexibility and small screen experience.
http://design.canonical.com/2012/10/a-fresh-looking-design-blog/
=== Barneedhar: Ask Ubuntu update for October 2012 ===
Barneedhar calls for help at Ask Ubuntu and points out a great number
of answered questions related to recent "Ubuntu Nexus project and
application development, juju charms and the general troubleshooting."
http://unbrokenspectrum.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/ask-ubuntu-update-for-october-2012/
=== Charlene Tessier: A Surprising Ubuntu Conversation ===
Charlene Tessier writes how she has met a member of Vancouver LoCo and
describes his experience with Ubuntu. Tessier also raises some of the
questions about Ubuntu from her discussion with members of the
Vancouver LoCo team.
http://frenchfortunecookie.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/a-surprising-ubuntu-conversation/
=== James Hunt: Upstart Cookbook Updated for Developers! ===
James Hunt announces the availability of an update Upstart Cookbook
for developers. The cookbook was updated based on the workshop
"Hacking Upstart Together" at the Ubuntu Developer Summit. Upstart
Cookbook is available here:
http://upstart.ubuntu.com/cookbook/#development-and-testing
http://ifdeflinux.blogspot.dk/2012/11/upstart-cookbook-updated-for-developers.html
=== Jono Bacon: Ubuntu Desktop Core on 32GB Nexus 7 Tablets ===
Jono Bacon calls on people to test Ubuntu on Nexus 7 which also runs
on the newly released 32GB version of the tablet. Included in his post
are instructions on how to run Ubuntu on Nexus 7 and how to report a
bug if they are found during testing.
http://www.jonobacon.org/2012/11/03/ubuntu-desktop-core-on-32gb-nexus-7/
=== Raring Ubuntu Developer Summit ===
This past week, the Ubuntu Developer Summit was hosted in Copenhagen
Denmark! The following are blog posts from members of the Ubuntu
community covering the event.
* Martin Owens: UDS Report: Day 1 -
http://doctormo.org/2012/10/29/uds-report-day-1/
* Joe Liau: UDS-R: Online Music Search -
http://blog.sighworld.com/2012/10/29/uds-r-online-music-search/
* Randall Ross: UDS-R Begins! - http://randall.executiv.es/uds-r-1
* Randall Ross: Meet Your UDS-R Crew - http://randall.executiv.es/uds-r-2
* Pasi Lallinaho: UDS Copenhagen, Day 1 -
http://open.knome.fi/2012/10/29/uds-copenhagen-day-1/
* Elizabeth Krumbach: UDS-R in Copenhagen Day 1 -
http://princessleia.com/journal/?p=7133
* Joe Liau: UDS-R: Fear and Loathing in Lens Vegas -
http://blog.sighworld.com/2012/10/30/uds-r-fear-and-loathing-in-lens-vegas/
* Randall Ross: Meet Your Friendly UDS Organizers! -
http://randall.executiv.es/uds-r-3
* Jonathan Ridell: Kubuntu at Ubuntu Developer Summit -
http://blogs.kde.org/2012/10/30/kubuntu-ubuntu-developer-summit
* Pasi Lallinaho: UDS Copenhagen, Day 2 -
http://open.knome.fi/2012/10/31/uds-copenhagen-day-2/
* Elizabeth Krumbach: UDS-R in Copenhagen Day 2 -
http://princessleia.com/journal/?p=7152
* Joe Liau: UDS-R: Ubuntu Design Theatre presents... -
http://blog.sighworld.com/2012/10/31/uds-r-ubuntu-design-theatre-presents/
* Joel Pickett: UDS-R so far - http://joelp.me/blog/?p=110
* Soren Bredlund Caspersen: UDS Blog-o-Rama: My first UDS -
http://soerenbredlundcaspersen.dk/2012/10/31/uds-blog-o-rama-my-first-uds/
* Nicholas Skaggs: UDS-R: Rise of the the (quality) machines -
http://www.theorangenotebook.com/2012/10/uds-r-rise-of-the-quality-machines.html
* Jussi Kekkonen: UDS is for communities -
http://www.tm-travolta.net/post/uds-is-for-communities
* James Hunt: Hacking Upstart Together -
http://ifdeflinux.blogspot.dk/2012/10/hacking-upstart-together.html
* Elizabeth Krumbach: UDS-R in Copenhagen Day 3 -
http://princessleia.com/journal/?p=7162
* Preparing UDS Proceedings -
http://www.jonobacon.org/2012/11/01/preparing-uds-proceedings/
* Alan Bell: Actions from Ubuntu UDS-R -
http://www.theopensourcerer.com/2012/11/actions-from-ubuntu-uds-r/
* Pasi Lallinaho: UDS Copenhagen, Day 3 -
http://open.knome.fi/2012/11/01/uds-copenhagen-day-3/
* Randall Ross: UDS-R. Got Photos? - http://randall.executiv.es/node/376
* Ubuntu TV: UDS-R Update!
http://www.doadjustyourset.com/2012/11/01/ubuntu-tv-uds-r-update/
* Alan Bell: Actions from Ubuntu UDS-R -
http://www.theopensourcerer.com/2012/11/actions-from-ubuntu-uds-r/
* Elizabeth Krumbach: UDS-R in Copenhagen Day 4 -
http://princessleia.com/journal/?p=7172
* Pasi Lallinaho: UDS Copenhagen, Day 4 -
http://open.knome.fi/2012/11/02/uds-copenhagen-day-4/
* Rafal Cieslak: Ubuntu Acccomplishments on UDS -
http://rafalcieslak.wordpress.com/2012/11/03/ubuntu-acccomplishments-on-uds/
* Pasi Lallinaho: UDS Copenhagen videos -
http://open.knome.fi/2012/11/04/uds-copenhagen-videos/
* Ben Collins: Follow-up: Power Architecture Related Tracks Proposed
for UDS-r - http://ben-collins.blogspot.com/2012/11/follow-up-power-architecture-related.html
== Canonical News ==
=== Canonical joins Linaro Enterprise Group (LEG) and commits Ubuntu
Hyperscale Availability for ARM V8 in 2013 ===
"Canonical continues its leadership of commercial deployment for
ARM-based servers through membership of Linaro Enterprise Group
(LEG)."
http://www.canonical.com/content/canonical-joins-linaro-enterprise-group-leg-and-commits-ubuntu-hyperscale-availability-arm-v
== In The Press ==
=== EFF calls Ubuntu's Amazon search result feature a "major privacy
problem" ===
Dan Goodin of ArsTechnica reports about EFF's criticism pointed
towards Ubuntu 12.10 and its Amazon search result feature.
http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/10/eff-calls-ubuntus-amazon-search-result-feature-major-privacy-problem/
=== Ubuntu summit raises software development kit for OS ===
Jason Hidalgo of Engadget reports about UDS-R and some of the
decisions made, including: Valve, Nexus 7, and Ubuntu SDK (software
development kit).
http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/01/ubuntu-summit-raises-software-development-kit-for-os/
== In The Blogosphere ==
* Valve: Linux is Better Than Windows 8 for Gaming -
http://www.gamepolitics.com/2012/10/30/valve-linux-better-windows-8-gaming#.
* Ubuntu Software Development Kit Announced -
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/10/ubuntu-software-development-kit-announced
* New Flavor Of Ubuntu, ChrUbuntu, Now Available For ARM Chromebooks
- http://www.muktware.com/4712/new-flavor-ubuntu-chrubuntu-now-available-chromebooks#.UJDqnm9mJjY
* Ubuntu Plans To Stick To "Stable GNOME" -
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTIxODQ
* Future of Nautilus in Ubuntu Discussed at UDS -
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/10/ubuntus-default-file-manager-debated-at-uds
* Ubuntu 13.04: Alpha Releases Dropped, Only One Beta Milestone -
http://www.webupd8.org/2012/10/ubuntu-1304-alpha-releases-dropped-only.html
* Ubuntu 13.04 To Target The Linux 3.8 Kernel -
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTIxODg
* Ubuntu on the Mongol Steppe - Carving Paths into Emerging Markets -
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/11/ubuntu-on-the-mongol-steppe-carving-paths-into-emerging-markets
* Ubuntu PC Sales Skyrocket in 2011 -
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/11/ubuntu-pc-sales-skyrocket-in-2011
== In Other News ==
=== Ubuntu Looks To Improve Its Windows Installer ===
Michael Larabel of Phoronix writes about discussions during the Ubuntu
Developer Summit regarding Wubi, the technology used to install Ubuntu
as a partition within an existing Windows installation. Larabel writes
that plans include "support for burning to a USB stick, integrated CD
burning of Ubuntu, a visual refresh to the user-interface, and better
uninstall support" and goes on to highlight a wish list item of
"having Wubi be able to handle a full-disk encrypted Windows
installation."
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTIxODA
=== Hybrid Graphics In Ubuntu Are Still Lackluster ===
Michael Larabel of Phoronix discusses the current dismal support for
hybrid graphics in Linux. One of the most interesting points raised is
that kernel developers are blocking proprietary drivers from using
DMA-BUF which effectively locks out proprietary drivers from being
supported with hybrid graphics.
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTIxOTM
=== Canonical Is in a Partnership with Valve and Unity Technologies ===
Jason Warner gives a UDS-R interview about one of the most important
Linux collaborations. He outlines how the Valve, Unity Technologies,
and Canonical are working on a daily basis to bring big games to
Linux. Even if you're not a gamer, it is clear that this is a 'big
deal' for Ubuntu and is one more step to crossing the chasm.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Canonical-Is-in-a-Partnership-With-Valve-and-Unity-Technologies-304013.shtml
== Other Articles of Interest ==
* Debian Project News - October 29th, 2012 -
http://www.debian.org/News/weekly/2012/21/
* Government and open source's open relationship -
http://www.itworld.com/mobile-wireless/308340/government-and-open-sources-open-relationship
* Valve's Steam to Enter Linux Gaming Beta, and Other Players
Entering the Fray -
http://ostatic.com/blog/valves-steam-to-enter-linux-gaming-beta-and-other-players-entering-the-fray
* Industry Leaders Collaborate to Accelerate Software Ecosystem for
ARM Servers, and Join Linaro -
http://www.linaro.org/news/release/industry-leaders-collaborate-to-accelerate-software-ecosystem-for-arm-servers-and-join-linaro/en/
* Interface tricks could be a Linux treat -
http://www.itworld.com/it-management/309170/interface-tricks-could-be-linux-treat
* On ARM Servers and Portable PCS, Linux Is Growing as a Pre-Loaded
Option - http://ostatic.com/blog/on-arm-servers-and-portable-pcs-linux-is-growing-as-a-pre-loaded-option
* How a NASA Open Source Startup Could Change the IT Universe -
http://www.datamation.com/open-source/how-a-nasa-open-source-startup-could-change-the-it-universe.html
* LibreOffice: A Continuing Tale of FOSS Success -
http://www.linux.com/news/software/applications/660608-libreoffice-a-continuing-tale-of-foss-success/
== Featured Audio and Video ==
=== Ubuntu Developer Summit videos ===
Every UDS has lots of recorded sessions. Here are some of the UDS-R
videos picked up by our editors. The rest of the videos can be found
at ubuntudevelopers Youtube channel.
* Mark Shuttleworth Keynote - UDS-R -
http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/10/video-mark-shuttleworth-keynote-uds-r.html
* Ubuntu UDS R - Interview with Sean Sosik-Hamor -
&feature=youtube_gdata
* Ubuntu UDS R - Interview with Mark Shuttleworth -
* Ubuntu UDS R - Ubuntu Means Business with Chris Kenyon -
* How I got to UDS and what I think about it. -
=== Full Circle Side-Pod Episode Twelve: We're Like the Sugarbabes ===
"In this episode, the old crew re-unite: Wilkins, Catling and Hewitt!
With our most packed set of show notes ever!"
http://fullcirclemagazine.org/2012/11/01/full-circle-side-pod-episode-twelve-were-like-the-sugarbabes/
== Upcoming Meetings and Events ==
For upcoming meetings and events please visit the calendars at
fridge.ubuntu.com: http://fridge.ubuntu.com/calendars/
== Updates and Security for 8.04, 10.04, 11.10, 12.04 and 12.10 ==
=== Security Updates ===
* [USN-1620-2] Thunderbird vulnerabilities -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2012-October/001883.h
=== Ubuntu 8.04 Updates ===
None.
End of life - April 2013 (Server)
=== Ubuntu 10.04 Updates ===
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.10.04.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/lucid-changes/2012-October/013266.html
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.10.04.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/lucid-changes/2012-October/013267.html
* landscape-client 12.05-0ubuntu1.10.04 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/lucid-changes/2012-October/013268.html
End of Life - April 2013 (Desktop) - April 2015 (Server)
=== Ubuntu 11.10 Updates ===
* update-manager 1:0.152.25.13 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/oneiric-changes/2012-October/012541.html
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.11.10.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/oneiric-changes/2012-October/012542.html
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.11.10.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/oneiric-changes/2012-October/012543.html
* landscape-client 12.05-0ubuntu1.11.10 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/oneiric-changes/2012-October/012544.html
End of Life - April 2013
=== Ubuntu 12.04 Updates ===
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.12.04.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-October/017757.html
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.12.04.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-October/017758.html
* aptdaemon 0.43+bzr805-0ubuntu6 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-October/017759.html
* base-files 6.5ubuntu6.4 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017761.html
* udev 175-0ubuntu9.2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017760.html
* sshfs-fuse 2.3-1ubuntu0.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017762.html
* gnome-power-manager 3.4.0-0ubuntu1.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017763.html
* mozc 1.3.975.102-2ubuntu0.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017764.html
* bridge-utils 1.5-2ubuntu7 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017765.html
* colord 0.1.16-2ubuntu0.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017766.html
* postfix 2.9.3-2~12.04.4 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017767.html
* quota 4.00-3ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017768.html
* nautilus 1:3.4.2-0ubuntu5 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017769.html
* libgnomecanvas 2.30.3-1ubuntu1.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/precise-changes/2012-November/017770.html
End of Life - April 2017
=== Ubuntu 12.10 Updates ===
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.12.10.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-October/011879.html
* thunderbird 16.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.12.10.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-October/011880.html
* ubuntu-dev-tools 0.143ubuntu0.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-October/011881.html
* lxc 0.8.0~rc1-4ubuntu38 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-October/011882.html
* ubuntu-drivers-common 1:0.2.71.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-October/011883.html
* unity 6.10.0-0ubuntu2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-October/011884.html
* linux-armadaxp 3.5.0-1604.6 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011885.html
* linux-meta-armadaxp 3.5.0.1604.6 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011886.html
* gnome-screensaver 3.6.0-0ubuntu2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011887.html
* cairo 1.12.2-1ubuntu2.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011888.html
* base-files 6.5ubuntu12 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011889.html
* geary 0.2.1-0ubuntu2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011890.html
* webapps-applications 2.4.10-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011891.html
* libsecret 0.11-0ubuntu0.12.10.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011892.html
* glib2.0 2.34.1-1ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011893.html
* openvswitch 1.4.3-0ubuntu2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011894.html
* compiz 1:0.9.8.4+bzr3407-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011895.html
* unity-scope-video-remote 0.3.10-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011896.html
* libunity 6.10.0-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011897.html
* postfix 2.9.3-2ubuntu2.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011898.html
* libunity-webapps 2.4.1-0ubuntu3.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011899.html
* gnome-shell 3.6.1-0ubuntu1.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011900.html
* lintian 2.5.10.2ubuntu2.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011901.html
* bamf 0.3.4-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011902.html
* unity-lens-video 0.3.14-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011903.html
* file-roller 3.6.1.1-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011904.html
* xfce4-power-manager 1.2.0-1ubuntu1.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011905.html
* unity-lens-photos 0.9-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011906.html
* seahorse 3.6.2-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011907.html
* unity-firefox-extension 2.4.1-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011908.html
* libimobiledevice 1.1.4-1ubuntu3 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011909.html
* gedit 3.6.1-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011910.html
* culmus 0.121-1ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011911.html
* fonts-nanum-coding 2.0-4ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011912.html
* unity-webapps-youtube 2.4.10 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011913.html
* epiphany-browser 3.6.1-0ubuntu1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011914.html
* gdebi 0.8.5ubuntu1.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011915.html
* xfce4-settings 4.10.0-1ubuntu2.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/quantal-changes/2012-November/011916.html
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