Ubuntu Linux 7.10 Release Candidate now available for download

[dfwjacker]

The release candidate for Ubuntu 7.10 is now available for download.

This is the last development release before the final release on October 18. If you've already installed a alpha or beta of 7.10 there is no need to reinstall for the RC or final release, just update your systems an you will have the latest release.

Ubuntu is distributed on three types of images:

Desktop CD
The desktop CD allows you to try Ubuntu without changing your computer at all, and at your option to install it permanently later. This type of CD is what most people will want to use. You will need at least 320MB of RAM to install from this CD. The desktop CD is available for x86 or AMD64 PCs.

Server install CD
The server install CD allows you to install Ubuntu permanently on a computer for use as a server. It will not install a graphical user interface. The server install CD is available for x86, AMD64 and UltraSPARC processors.

Alternate install CD
The alternate install CD allows you to perform certain specialist installations of Ubuntu. It provides for the following situations:

* creating pre-configured OEM systems;
* setting up automated deployments;
* upgrading from older installations without network access;
* LVM and/or RAID partitioning;
* installs on systems with less than about 320MB of RAM (although note that low-memory systems may not be able to run a full desktop environment reasonably).
The Alternate install CD is available for x86 & AMD64 processors.


***Something that might interest some of you... If you install with the Alternate install CD you now have the option of encrypting your Ubuntu installation on your hard drive quickly and easily at install time. This provides great security for sensitive information and is particularly good for laptops which are more likely to be stolen. The Live CD currently does not support install time encryption at this time, though the developers are working on it.

 

[Corny]

a - kinda related - question: how does it work if you have ubuntu installed, and a new release comes out. can i just upgrade it with a packet manager (like apt-get update/upgrade) or do i have to download the whole thing?

 

[dfwjacker]

a - kinda related - question: how does it work if you have ubuntu installed, and a new release comes out. can i just upgrade it with a packet manager (like apt-get update/upgrade) or do i have to download the whole thing?

When the final release is out, an upgrade button will appear when you run update-manager. Just click it and it will offer to upgrade you from 7.04 to 7.10.

If you want beat the rush after the release, you can also force a pre-release upgrade by running:

update-manager -d

This method will update your system over the internet and download all the latest updates.

If you prefer to upgrade from a CD, you MUST use the Alternate install CD. Just insert it while your system is running and it will offer to upgrade your system. This method is good for people with slower internet connections or for updates to machines with no network connection.

 

[davy]

i'm excited about unbreakable X windows.

if x isn't setup correctly, your machine goes into a sort of "safe mode"-like x windows where you can change drivers, run programs like aticonfig, etc so that you can test settings to configure x windows correctly.

it's about time!

 

[SantaCBear]

I downloaded RC and tried it, 'live cd' - haven't got around to putting it on hd yet. thinking about a dual boot ????

 

[dfwjacker]

i'm excited about unbreakable X windows.

if x isn't setup correctly, your machine goes into a sort of "safe mode"-like x windows where you can change drivers, run programs like aticonfig, etc so that you can test settings to configure x windows correctly.

it's about time!

Absolutely... BulletProofX is great, and a much need addition to desktop Linux. This will really help people new to Linux that are fearful of having to use the command console. Anything that makes using Linux easier is a good thing.

Here is some more info on BulletProofX for those of you that haven't heard of it.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BulletProofX

 

[justgofaster]

Several people here have recommended I try Ubuntu, so I'm going to give it a shot.

I'm going to wait for version 7.10, however.




Oh yeah, here you go!:

 

[Time]

I'm sorry but I want to clarify this, if I download an ISO off that link you provided on the Ubuntu site is it the same ISO that I would download in 4 days time when its officially released?

 

[justgofaster]

^ No. Only the last stable release (Ver. 7.04) or the beta version of Ver. 7.10 is available right now. (I guess in the Ubuntu world, the "beta" is called a "Release Candidate").

The countdown is for the release of the final version of 7.10.

 

[SantaCBear]

If I'm not mistaken this RC will auto update when Final is released and then after

 

[dfwjacker]

I'm sorry but I want to clarify this, if I download an ISO off that link you provided on the Ubuntu site is it the same ISO that I would download in 4 days time when its officially released?

It's not the same ISO because any updates that have been made in the past few days will be added to the final ISO. However, it won't make a difference to someone that installs the current release candidate because every time you update your system with update manager, your system is kept up to date.

Effectively, you can install the release candidate now and beat the rush. Then, in four days when the final version is released just be sure to update your system and you will have the final version installed on your system. Then, at your convenience, you can download the final ISO after it's released so that you have the final version on CD for future use.

 

[dfwjacker]

^ No. Only the last stable release (Ver. 7.04) or the beta version of Ver. 7.10 is available right now. (I guess in the Ubuntu world, the "beta" is called a "Release Candidate").

The countdown is for the release of the final version of 7.10.

No, the release candidate is the proposed final release. If there are no issues found with the release candidate, it will be same as the final version.

Though, in this case the final ISO will be different because there have been several updates since the RC was released.

 

[justgofaster]

^Oooookay. Based on that post above, I just downloaded Ubuntu RC 7.10 and am running it "live" now.

Daaayummmm!!!!

This is the fastest m@+#*r+#cking OS I've ever seen!!! And that's running the g@dd@m thing from the CD drive!!!!!

I think maybe I'm in love!

Anyone know if it will dual-boot with Vista? Or will I have to wipe Vista from my hard drive completely when I install it?

 

[looseliam]

I'll most likely wipe 2003 off my desktop once I find suitable UN*X alternatives to the software I use.

 

[justgofaster]

I am beginning to think this Ubuntu thing may be evil Cardassian Technology.

It's way too fast and slick for anything that could have come from Earth. Humans do not possess such technology.

 

[SantaCBear]

FYI -- There were 66 updates

Just installed RC to HDD and update had 66 to DL

 

[Time]

I look forward to downloading the final ISO I can't wait to see compiz fusion in action, still I had some 6.something version of Ubuntu and it was missing native ISDN support which was sad since it's my only form of Internet connection and every other linux flavour I've seen has had it native.

My limited understanding of Linux has also kinda prevented me from being able to identify how to get ISDN to work on Ubuntu if anyone knows can you please let me know that would be awsome

 

[dfwjacker]

I'll most likely wipe 2003 off my desktop once I find suitable UN*X alternatives to the software I use.

There are several websites which catalog open source/Linux alternatives to commercial Windows software.

Here are a couple:
http://www.linuxalt.com/
http://www.osalt.com/
http://www.linux.ie/newusers/alternatives.php
There are many others, if you do a search.

Also, asking people on different forums like ubuntuforums.org what alternatives they recommend for certain applications can really help. It's important to make sure you explain what features/capabilities you need. Sometimes there are obscure applications that will do the job that many people don't even know exist. This is a good way to discover these applications. I also recommend regularly checking gnomefiles.com, kde-apps.org and Freshmeat.net for new and existing applications.


If you can't find suitable alternatives, there are also options other than dual booting like running the software in WINE or using virtualization like VMWare or Virtual box. With Virtualbox and VMware it's possible to run Windows apps seamlessly as if they are Linux apps without having to run them from within the Windows environment. Though, this type of setup can use more system resources than running one at a time, it's a good alternative to switching back and forth.

 

[looseliam]

virtualbox looks amazing! I've used vmware and find it bothersome at times.

Any word on what mirrors/torrents will share the ISOs when it's released? I recall last time the main sources were overloaded for a bit.

 

[dfwjacker]

I look forward to downloading the final ISO I can't wait to see compiz fusion in action, still I had some 6.something version of Ubuntu and it was missing native ISDN support which was sad since it's my only form of Internet connection and every other linux flavour I've seen has had it native.

My limited understanding of Linux has also kinda prevented me from being able to identify how to get ISDN to work on Ubuntu if anyone knows can you please let me know that would be awsome

I don't have any experience with ISDN so I'm a ffrad I can't help you. I suggest searching and/or posting this question at ubuntuforums.org.