Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Alpha Release 1 Precise Pangolin Released

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The first Alpha version of the upcoming Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) operating system is now available for download.

New Features
  • Ubuntu 12.04 includes the new Linux kernel 3.2 instead of the earlier kernel version 3.0. Although this new Linux kernel is a release candidate 3, its final version will be included in the final release of Ubuntu 12.04. The new kernel includes support for Nvidia Fermi chipsets and a brand new
  • Samsung Exynos DRM driver for ARM devices.
  • The default music player reverted to Rythmbox from Banshee.
  • Changes in software packages include Firefox 9 and Thunderbird 9, both in beta stage.
  • Tomboy is missing from the software collection.


Ubuntu 12.04 will see a final release in April. Until then, you can download and try Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Alpha 1.[/list]


The Precise Pangolin Release Schedule:

December 1st, 2011 - Alpha 1 release
February 2nd, 2012 - Alpha 2 release
March 1st, 2012 - Beta 1 release
March 22nd, 2012 - Beta 2 release
April 19th, 2012 - Release Candidate release
April 26th, 2012 - Final release of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Alpha Release 1 Precise Pangolin - Preview & Upcoming Changes
 
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Reduced bootime to under 2 seconds... WHAT?!

Are there any Kubuntu or Xubuntu alpha releases at all?

Not to mention Kubuntu will have LightDM instead of KDM... interesting!!!
 
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