Tag Archives: Release

Changes to releases.ubuntu.com rsync/FTP access

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-10-03

Our sysadmins have asked me to advise people about some upcoming changes to rsync and FTP access to releases.ubuntu.com. In order to distribute CD images more effectively, releases.ubuntu.com will shortly be reorganised such that it can only support access over HTTP. If you need rsync or FTP access, please use the new hostnames rsync.releases.ubuntu.com or […]

Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Beta Released: Testers Needed!

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-10-01

Like everyone else with their heart invested in Ubuntu, I am tickled pink to see that Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala Beta has been released. Our global community of contributors and developers has worked tirelessly to get this Beta out, and there are lots of great features in there including Upstart switched on by default, improved […]

Announcing Ubuntu 10.04 LTS: The Lucid Lynx

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-09-22

With Ubuntu 9.10 Alpha 6 now out the door and momentum building towards a rocking Karmic Koala release, it is time to name and share the direction and focus for the next step in the Ubuntu evolution that follows Karmic. Mark Shuttleworth, the founder of the Ubuntu project has announced the next version of Ubuntu: […]

Mark Shuttleworth Announces via video Ubuntu 10.04: Lucid Lynx

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-09-21

Mark Shuttleworth spoke via video to UbuCon at the Atlanta Linux Fest 2009 and announced the name of the next Ubuntu release. Ubuntu 10.04 will be code named “Lucid Lynx” and will be an LTS release with support for the desktop for 3 years and for the server for 5 years.

Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #160

By boredandblogging | Published: 2009-09-20

Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue #160 for the week September 13th – September 19th, 2009 is available. In this issue we cover: * Karmic Alpha 6 released * Mark Shuttleworth Announces via video Ubuntu 10.04: Lucid Lynx * Countdown Banner Deadline * UDS Update * Ubuntu Screencasts: Reporting Bugs * Ubuntu Stats * […]