Ubuntu Release Blog

The second alpha for lucid is released. Download from the mirrors to enjoy the developer-y goodness and help in preparation for the lucid release.

The Lynx is on the prowl – the first testing milestone of Lucid Lynx is released. Please see the announcement for details and download links.

Lucid alpha 1 is due this Thursday, so the soft freeze is now in effect for main. Please be considerate with your uploads, and watch for any release blocker bugs.

We’ve come to the end of another exciting release cycle, friends – and we have a great release to show for it. Ubuntu 9.10 “Karmic Koala” is released! Read more about its great new features in the press releases for the http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntu-910">Desktop edition and Server edition, and browse the technical overview.

At the same time, the 9.10 versions of Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, Mythbuntu, and Ubuntu Studio were released.

Please also see the Release Notes for a list of known problems to watch out for on upgrade or install.

The Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) beta is ready for your downloads! See http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/karmic/beta for a list of mirrors, and for suggestions on how to participate in testing for the Ubuntu 9.10 final release.