Update: Nov 8th, 2017
Ubuntu 17.10 Goes Live, Ubuntu 18.04 Under Development
If you’re not aware, Canonical has rolled out the Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark OS featuring the GNOME interface. This has instigated the commencement of the Ubuntu 18.04 development, codenamed Bionic Beaver. The release date and schedule for 18.04 are now available as well.
The story continues below:
Summary: Canonical has disclosed the release timetable for its succeeding short-term Ubuntu edition. Ubuntu 17.10, tagged as Artful Aardvark, is set to make its debut on October 19, 2017. While specific details about Ubuntu 17.10 are limited, users can anticipate a default GNOME desktop (potentially GNOME 3.26), default Wayland, Linux kernel 4.13 or kernel 4.14, and more.
Canonical has made the release date public, along with the exhaustive release plan for the upcoming Ubuntu short-term edition, i.e., Ubuntu 17.10. It was also revealed that Ubuntu 17.10 is codenamed Artful Aardvark. According to our survey, the majority of users favoured the new moniker.
As previously stated, the release schedule for Ubuntu 17.10 is now out. The final release of Ubuntu 17.10 is slated for October 19, 2017. Here’s the complete schedule:
Ubuntu 17.10 Schedule for Release
- Alpha 1 for opt-in variants — June 29th (Released)
- Alpha 2 for opt-in variants — July 27th (Released)
- Feature Freeze, Debian Import Freeze — August 24th
- Beta 1 for opt-in flavors — August 31st
- Final Beta — September 28th
- Kernel Freeze — October 5th
- Final Freeze, Release Candidate — October 12th
- Final Release Ubuntu 17.10 — October 19th
For those unfamiliar, Ubuntu follows a time-based model, as opposed to a feature-centric one. This implies that Ubuntu plans ahead for a fixed release date, and the development process adheres to that timeline. Typically, the October releases stick to a 25-week schedule. Freezes usually occur at 2100 UTC.
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Novel Aspects of Ubuntu 17.10
It’s premature to detail the finalized features bound for Ubuntu 17.10 Artful Aardvark. Nevertheless, a general comprehension of the primary alterations exists. I will elaborate on these features in depth once the ultimate Ubuntu 17.10 version is unveiled. Review the following list:
- GNOME as default desktop (probably GNOME 3.26)
- Ubuntu GNOME integration without separate flavoring
- Wayland display server as default
- Optional X.org server session
- Mesa 17.2 or Mesa 17.3
- Linux kernel 4.13 or kernel 4.14
- Novel Subiquity server installer
- Possible replacement of Mozilla Thunderbird as default email client
- Enhanced hardware compatibility
- New Ubuntu Server installation service
- Transition to libinput
- Introduction of an ever-present dock via Dash to Dock GNOME Shell extension
- Bluetooth enhancements with a new BlueZ
- Upgrade to Network Manager 1.8
- Switch to GDM as default Display Manager
- Implementation of EXT4 encryption using fscrypt
- Return of window buttons to the top right corner
- Improved backing for GPU/CUDA
- Enhanced support for 4K/ HiDPI/Multimonitor setups
- Reduction in size of Minimal images
Notably, the features listed for Ubuntu 17.10 are tentative in nature. Thus, some may evolve as development progresses. I will closely monitor the Ubuntu 17.10 development cycle to provide updates on the latest developments.
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