news 28 Posted February 21, 2017 Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 499 for the week February 13 - 19, 2017. == Links to UWN == * Wiki page: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter/Issue499 == In This Issue == * Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Released * Ubuntu Stats * LoCo Events * Dustin Kirkland: Kubernetes InstallFest at ContainerWorld -- Feb 21, 2017! * Simos Xenitellis: Summary of ( -at -) DellCarePRO Ubuntu Basics Webinar (Feb 2017) * Valorie Zimmerman: Folding, origami, and Folding ( -at -) Home * Simon Raffeiner: Setting up an "All-Snap" Ubuntu Core image in a QEMU/KVM virtual machine * Ubuntu Cloud News * Canonical News * In The Blogosphere * Featured Audio and Video * Weekly Ubuntu Development Team Meetings * Upcoming Meetings and Events * Updates and Security for 12.04, 14.04, 16.04, and 16.10 * And much more! == General Community News == === Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Released === Adam Conrad, on behalf of the Ubuntu Release Team, announces the release of Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS for desktop, server and cloud platforms. Key features of this release include security updates, bug fixes, and increased stability. This release is also available for all major flavor distributions. https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-announce/2017-February/000216.html This point release was also covered by other sites, including: * Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Point Release Arrives With Linux Kernel 4.8 And Improved Hardware Support - https://fossbytes.com/ubuntu-16-04-2-lts-release-features-download-link/ * Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Officially Released with Linux Kernel 4.8 from Ubuntu 16.10 - http://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-16-04-2-lts-officially-released-with-linux-kernel-4-8-from-ubuntu-16-10-512758.shtml * Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Released; Ubuntu 17.04 In Feature Freeze - http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Ubuntu-16.04.2-Released * Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS Released, Available to Download Now - http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/02/download-ubuntu-16-04-2-lts === Welcome New Members and Developers === Naeil Zoueidi, on behalf of the Ubuntu Membership Board, announces the latest Ubuntu Member. * Pavlos Kairis (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PavlosKairis | https://launchpad.net/~kairis) https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-news-team/2017-February/002625.html == Ubuntu Stats == === Bug Stats === * Open (129015) +150 over last week * Critical (417) -6 over last week * Unconfirmed (64201) +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 === Ask Ubuntu Top 5 Questions this week === ==== Most Active Questions ==== * Is it possible to run Ubuntu Server 16.04 alongside Windows 10 Pro? http://askubuntu.com/questions/883627/is-it-possible-to-run-ubuntu-server-16-04-alongside-windows-10-pro * Old kernel with Ubuntu 16.04.2 update http://askubuntu.com/questions/882896/old-kernel-with-ubuntu-16-04-2-update * I want to change the host name - is it enough to edit the /etc/hosts file? [closed] http://askubuntu.com/questions/882929/i-want-to-change-the-host-name-is-it-enough-to-edit-the-etc-hosts-file * Can I make Unity Hot Corners run custom commands? http://askubuntu.com/questions/884718/can-i-make-unity-hot-corners-run-custom-commands * How to recover `/usr/lib/jvm` in Ubuntu? http://askubuntu.com/questions/884672/how-to-recover-usr-lib-jvm-in-ubuntu ==== Top Voted New Questions ==== * Old kernel with Ubuntu 16.04.2 update http://askubuntu.com/questions/882896/ * Can I make Unity Hot Corners run custom commands? http://askubuntu.com/questions/884718/ * I want to change the host name - is it enough to edit the /etc/hosts file? http://askubuntu.com/questions/882929/ * How to recover `/usr/lib/jvm` in Ubuntu? http://askubuntu.com/questions/884672/ * What is the correct way to keep home directory on USB stick? http://askubuntu.com/questions/883253/ Ask (and answer!) questions at http://askubuntu.com == LoCo Events == The following LoCo team events are currently scheduled in the next two weeks: * Sierra Vista Ubuntu Hour, Arizona LoCo Team: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/3488-sierra-vista-ubuntu-hour/ * Tempe Ubuntu Hour, Arizona LoCo Team: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/3489-tempe-ubuntu-hour/ * SCALE 15X and UbuCon Summit, Ubuntu California: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-california/3499-scale-15x-and-ubucon-summit/ * Tempe Ubuntu Hour, Arizona LoCo Team: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/3491-tempe-ubuntu-hour/ * AZLOCO Install-fest/Linux Workshop, Arizona LoCo Team: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/3492-azloco-install-fest/linux-workshop/ Looking beyond the next two weeks? Visit the LoCo Team Portal to browse upcoming events around the world: http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ == The Planet == === Dustin Kirkland: Kubernetes InstallFest at ContainerWorld -- Feb 21, 2017! === Dustin Kirkland writes that Canonical devs have been busy fine-tuning Kubernetes, Docker and LXD for Ubuntu. Only two provided commands are needed to have a minimal Kubernetes run on a Ubuntu 16.04 Dustin writes that he'll be in Santa Clara this week and on Tuesday February 21, 2017 is giving a Kubernetes installfest workshop where all those attending will get to run a Kubernetes cluster on a public cloud, or their own Ubuntu laptop or VM. On Wednesday Dustin is giving a talk entitled "Using the Right Container Technology for the Job", and if unable to attend you can catch up with a 30-minute podcast with David Daly (link provided). http://blog.dustinkirkland.com/2017/02/kubernetes-installfest-at.html === Simos Xenitellis: Summary of ( -at -) DellCarePRO Ubuntu Basics Webinar (Feb 2017) === Simos Xenitellis provides a link to the webinar from ( -at -) DellCarePRO titled Ubuntu Basic Webinar. Along with the aforementioned link, he also includes a series of screen captures taking you through the Webinar. https://blog.simos.info/dell-ubuntu-basics-webinar/ === Valorie Zimmerman: Folding, origami, and Folding ( -at -) Home === Valorie Zimmerman tells us briefly about joining the Ubuntu Folding ( -at -) Home team. She explains why she found participation valuable and provides links to both the Ubuntu team and the broader project for those interested in learning more. http://linuxgrandma.blogspot.com/2017/02/folding-origami-and-foldinghome.html === Simon Raffeiner: Setting up an "All-Snap" Ubuntu Core image in a QEMU/KVM virtual machine === Simon Raffeiner provides instructions for setting up an "all-snap" Ubuntu Core image in a virtual machine using Ubuntu Core 16 that can be accessed via SSH. http://www.lieberbiber.de/2017/02/17/setting-up-an-all-snap-ubuntu-core-image-in-a-qemukvm-virtual-machine/ == Ubuntu Cloud News == * Network management with LXD (2.3+) - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/14/network-management-with-lxd-2-3/ * The Nextcloud Box at MWC - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/14/the-nextcloud-box-at-mwc/ * GPUs & Kubernetes for Deep Learning - Part 1/3 - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/15/gpus-kubernetes-for-deep-learning%E2%80%8A-%E2%80%8Apart-13/ * Deploying Kubernetes on Bare Metal - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/15/deploying-kubernetes-on-bare-metal/ == Canonical News == * Lime Microsystems and Canonical announce LimeNET crowdfunding - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/16/lime-microsystems-and-canonical-announce-limenet-crowdfunding/ * MWC17: The Future of Wireless Networks - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/17/mwc17-the-future-of-wireless-networks/ * Snapcraft 2.27 has been released - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2017/02/17/snapcraft-2-27-has-been-released/ == In The Blogosphere == === GPD Pocket: This Tiny Laptop Fits In Your Pocket, Runs Ubuntu Linux And Windows 10 === Adarsh Verma for Fossbytes writes about the GPD Pocket, a pocket size laptop that runs Ubuntu. The laptop was fundraised via Indiegogo, and "hit its $200,000 funding target on Indiegogo within hours of launch." He highlights the specifications and provides link where you can purchase them. https://fossbytes.com/gpd-pocket-crazy-laptop-fits-pocket-runs-ubuntu-windows-10/ === This Microsoft Surface Killer Costs $369 and Can Also Run Ubuntu === Bogdan Popa from Softpedia writes about the Chuwi Hi13, an alternative to Microsoft's 2-in-1 Surface, but running Ubuntu. He writes, "presented at CES earlier this year, the Chuwi Hi13 will be launched on February 20 and will be available for pre-order the same day, coming with a price that really makes it an intriguing product for those looking for a 2-in-1 running Windows 10." http://news.softpedia.com/news/this-microsoft-surface-killer-costs-369-and-can-also-run-ubuntu-512961.shtml === Ubuntu 17.04 (Zesty Zapus) Has Entered Feature Freeze, Beta Lands on February 23 === Marius Nestor from Softpedia writes about Ubuntu 17.04 (codenamed Zesty Zapus) entering the feature freeze stage of its development cycle. He writes, "...February 16 marks both the Feature Freeze and Debian Import Freeze stages of development for Ubuntu 17.04, which means that application developers are no longer allowed to push new features to the upcoming operating systems, but only bugfix releases of their packages that address critical bugs." http://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-17-04-zesty-zapus-has-entered-feature-freeze-beta-lands-february-23-513023.shtml === 6 Reasons Why I Love Using KDE Connect on Ubuntu === Joey Sneddon from OMG! Ubuntu! presents reasons he enjoys using KDE Connect on Ubuntu. He highlights six main features of KDE Connect that have been useful to him. http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/02/easy-way-connect-android-to-ubuntu-pc === Snap URL Support Is Coming to Ubuntu Software === Share this post Link to post
