Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Alpha Release 1 Precise Pangolin Released

[Jack]

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

 

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

They still want to keep Unity. I'll not touch it.

 

[Plexx]

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!!!