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| − | There are two branches for ubermix, 1.x and 2.x, which correspond with [http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu's] regular and [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LTS "Long Term Support" (LTS)] releases. In general, for most applications we recommend using the most recent release available. | + | There are two branches for ubermix, 6.x and 5.x, which correspond with [http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu's] regular and [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LTS "Long Term Support" (LTS)] releases. In general, for most applications we recommend using the most recent release available. |
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| − | | style="width:50%" bgcolor="#cccccc" |'''ubermix 2.x:''' | + | | style="width:50%" bgcolor="#cccccc" |'''ubermix 6.x:''' |
| − | | style="width:50%" bgcolor="#cccccc" | '''ubermix 1.x''' | + | | style="width:50%" bgcolor="#cccccc" |'''ubermix 5.x and 4.x:''' |
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| − | | width="50%" |'''Ubuntu 14.04 (Trusty Tahr) - Updates through May 2017'''<br /> | + | | width="50%" |'''Ubuntu 22.04 (Jammy Jellyfish) - Updates through April 2027'''<br /> |
| − | 2.0<br />
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| − | Improved app-splash width calculation and tmp icon filenames.<br />
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| − | Added additional firmware files.<br />
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| − | 2.0rc2<br />
| + | 6.06 (July 2022)<br /> |
| − | Added LibreOffice and Gimp help files<br />
| + | Upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Removed GDM.<br />
| + | Install key script cleanup. Better handling of small disks.<br /> |
| − | Remove gnome-settings-daemon et al<br />
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| − | Fixed a boot flag bug in the installer for msdos partition types.<br />
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| − | 2.0rc1<br />
| + | 6.05 (June 2022)<br /> |
| − | Created "app-splash" package that gives feedback on app launch in the form of a bubble centered on the screen. Particularly useful on slower systems, as Cinnamon doesn't give any indication apps are loading.<br />
| + | Set default python command to use python3<br /> |
| − | Fixed Cinnamon settings "Users and Groups" fail to load.<br /> | + | Fixed quick restore dropping default desktop image<br /> |
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br /> | + | Updated um-status and umc-clients in ubermix repo for jammy<br /> |
| | + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
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| − | 2.0b3<br />
| + | 6.04 (May 2022)<br /> |
| − | Gave up on trying to detect disk config based on BIOS (UEFI or Legacy), as there are too many buggy BIOS implementations out there. Instead, installer now makes an "educated guess" based on existing disk format, and prompts the user if it can't figure it out.<br />
| + | Major update to kernel 5.17 to fix VT-D issues on N4000 devices<br /> |
| − | Cleaned up installer prompts. Instead of offering two possible answers, all prompts ask for just one and presume the default on enter. Should make actions clearer.<br />
| + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Improved grub switch to UEFI on install. New grub.cfg offers specific UEFI options in the menu and is more reliable, especially on Apple hardware.<br />
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| − | Myriad overall installer reliability and performance improvements.<br />
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| − | | width="50%" |'''Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) - Updates through May 2015'''<br />
| + | 6.03 (May 2022)<br /> |
| − | 1.32<br />
| + | Fixed deprecated atom key in apt so as to eliminate spurious command line errors<br /> |
| − | Added back launcher localizations.<br /> | + | Added ubermix repo to apt and installed ubermix-settings, so that future ubermix basic file updates will automatically be applied<br /> |
| − | Update Gimp to 2.8.8.<br />
| + | Downgraded wpasupplicant to impish since ubuntu broke 802.1x authentication<br /> |
| − | Significant updates to kernel, xorg server, Intel video driver, and wireless drivers/wpa encryption/performance.<br />
| + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Applied latest upstream Ubuntu updates.<br /> | |
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| − | 1.31<br />
| + | 6.02 (May 2022)<br /> |
| − | Updated OpenShot to 1.4.3<br />
| + | Kernel update<br /> |
| − | Minor kernel update<br />
| + | Restored auto update script functionality<br /> |
| − | Resolved an issue with login screen not appearing on some systems.<br />
| + | Cleaned up some stray build files<br /> |
| − | Updated default simple updates archives to latest<br />
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| − | Applied myriad Ubuntu updates<br />
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| − | 1.3<br />
| + | 6.01 (May 2022)<br /> |
| − | Update Ubuntu Precise base to major rev 12.04.3.<br />
| + | Initial public release<br /> |
| − | Change ubermix version number scheme to match LTS point releases, for clearer parity (ie Ubuntu 12.04.3 = ubermix 1.3).<br />
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| − | Update xorg to LTS Raring (Ubuntu 13.04) version 1.13.<br />
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| − | Swap out Linux kernel to Raring version 3.8.x, now that LTS has caught up to ubermix. Eases troubleshooting and support, now that we match Ubuntu.<br />
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| − | Added script that enables kernel updates to be applied direct from Ubuntu, allowing for end-user kernel updates without breaking ubermix.<br />
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| − | Removed Cedar Trail fix script, as it is no longer necessary.<br />
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| − | Downgrade Google Earth to 6.2.2 and fix, due to v7x incompatibilities with lower end Intel graphics.<br />
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| − | Applied latest upstream unity-2d and patched.<br />
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| − | Updated grub/scripts for better text mode handling. Also added option to hold shift at startup to get to the reset menu. Easier for end users to get to.<br />
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| − | Updated hibernate scripts to reflect newer grub config/kernel setup.<br />
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| − | Removed zram due to hibernate conflicts.<br />
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| − | Updated Libreoffice to 4.1.1<br />
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| − | Updated GIMP to 2.8.6<br />
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| − | Updated Broadcom Wireless driver package in the ubermix ppa to support 1.3 kernel/config.<br />
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| − | 1.083<br />
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| − | Updated LibreOffice to 4.1<br />
| + | | width="50%" |'''Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal Fossa) - Updates through April 2025'''<br /> |
| − | Updated Google Earth to 7.x<br />
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| − | Removed unnecessary lang translations in man pages, etc.<br />
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| − | Made help point to Ubuntu help by default, instead of Gnome Desktop Help.<br />
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| − | Fixed base system partition resize so that it works with buggy UEFI BIOSes.<br />
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| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br />
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| − | 1.082<br />
| + | 5.44 (July 2022)<br /> |
| − | Update brightness fix to meet needs of Asus 1015e.<br />
| + | Improved swap file performance on multi-user systems<br /> |
| − | Fix Chrome update script so that standalone app icons work properly (regression caused by prior Chrome fix).<br />
| + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Force an apt (package list) update before launching software center to avoid "not found errors" when package list gets out of date.<br />
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| − | Created and added an "ubermix-settings" package and added to the ppa so that settings and script updates can be applied to prior versions with a simple system update.<br />
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| − | Apply latest Ubuntu updates.<br />
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| − | 1.081<br />
| + | 5.43 (July 2022)<br /> |
| − | Added appropriate default settings so that those who wish to do multi-user logins will see the same environment for each user.<br />
| + | Upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Enabled zram for better performance in low-memory situations.<br />
| + | fsck on first boot after install to fix any disk issues<br /> |
| − | Updated image_prep.sh to fix an issue created by enabling swap in prior updates.<br />
| + | Install key script cleanup. Better handling of small disks.<br /> |
| − | Updated Chrome fix to prevent keychain password requests (again).<br />
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| − | Improvements to wireless reliability/performance.<br />
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| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br />
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| − | 1.08<br />
| + | 5.42 (May 2022)<br /> |
| − | Updated kernel to v3.8.5, bringing performance/reliability improvements on the latest hardware.<br />
| + | Upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Updated xorg modesetting driver to 0.7.0 for better performance on Cedartrail.<br />
| + | Install key updates to support newer hardware<br /> |
| − | Added Bluetooth firmware for newer Atheros 9K/3K combo cards.<br />
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| − | Eliminate spurious "GUID Partition Table Detected" errors on install.<br />
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| − | Further refine settings for Elantech clickpads.<br />
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| − | Updated CD install iso to current key install code.<br />
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| − | Update GIMP to 2.8.4 and remove holds on GIMP packages.<br />
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| − | Updated AMD/ATI driver install package to latest beta. <br />
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| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br />
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| − | 1.071a<br />
| + | 5.40 (Mar 2022)<br /> |
| − | Put default simple updates mods.tar.gz file back on the key. If you have a 1.07x key, don't redownload, just follow the instructions [http://wiki.ubermix.org/page/Manual_Updates#New_simple_updates_files here] under "New simple updates files" to get the missing file for your key.<br />
| + | Fixed gnome control center issue<br /> |
| | + | Updated to latest point release<br /> |
| | + | Fixed an issue with base system update and lsb-release package<br /> |
| | + | Major kernel update to support newer hardware<br /> |
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| − | 1.071<br />
| + | 5.30 (Dec 2021)<br /> |
| − | Re-enabled NAT and Redirect module in kernel netfilter so that parental controls will work properly (oops).<br />
| + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Cherry-picked a few upstream kernel patches.<br />
| + | Major kernel/xserver stack update<br /> |
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br />
| + | Re-installed iio-sensor-proxy and fixed Acer B311 screen rotation prob<br /> |
| | + | Fixed multi user image and install<br /> |
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| − | 1.07<br />
| + | 5.21 (Mar 2021)<br /> |
| − | Updated to Ubuntu 12.04.2 base.<br />
| + | Added base system update utility, which enables users to apply all upstream updates to the base system without having to do a reinstall. Particularly useful for remote locations that lack the tech expertise to create and install updated keys.<br /> |
| − | Added "browser-fix" application to automatically undo right-click disable on firefox/thunderbird updates.<br />
| + | Updated install script to add warning that the base update utility may fail if free space on base image partition is less than 2 Gb.<br /> |
| − | Prevent Chrome from asking for a keyring password on startup.<br />
| + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Remove unnecessary English dialects from LibreOffice.<br />
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| − | Major kernel update to 3.7.9 (improved hardware support).<br />
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| − | Add Cypress PS2 and cyapa touchpad drivers.<br />
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| − | Add elusive alx driver for hard-wired ethernet on x201e and others.<br />
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| − | Update unionfs scripts to bypass mountall entirely, since mountall updates are always buggy.<br />
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| − | Make mtab sane on boot after unionfs premounts, reducing shutdown/reboot delays.<br />
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| − | Update LibreOffice to 4.0.1.<br />
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| − | Update group memberships to meet new security requirements (audio,video,etc.)<br />
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| − | Auto update bluetooth hostname to match system name.<br />
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| − | Update brightness fix to handle special needs of Asus x201e.<br />
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| − | Update hibernate setup script for new kernel.<br />
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| − | Add custom touchpad configs for Elantec and Cypress APA touchpads, enabling right-click.<br />
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| − | 1.065<br />
| + | 5.20 (Jan 2021)<br /> |
| − | Fixed an issue that prevented devices with usb keyboards from making selections at the reset menu.<br />
| + | Latest upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Added the ubermix apt repository and removed other no-longer-necessary repos.<br />
| + | Reduced reserved space on root<br /> |
| − | Updated GIMP.<br />
| + | Improved boot menu options<br /> |
| − | Disabled automatic upstream updates to mountall, as it currently breaks aufs.<br />
| + | Applied ubermix-updates from PPA to allow for future updates.<br /> |
| − | Applied latest upstream updates from Ubuntu.<br />
| + | Updated touch-setup to fix desktop icon size on HD screens.<br /> |
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| − | 1.064<br />
| + | 5.13 (Jan 2021)<br /> |
| − | Changed getdeb apt repo to a mirror, since getdeb appears to be down for an extended period of time.<br />
| + | Fixed fast install and added mins to estimated time (since we're bigger) on install key<br /> |
| − | Automatically create and enable swapfile on systems with >32Gb storage to improve stability in low memory situations.<br />
| + | Disabled cups-browsed annoyance (so that every printer on the network doesn't auto install)<br /> |
| − | Applied latest updates.<br />
| + | Added custom ubermix desktop background<br /> |
| | + | Reduced install key size by 1 gb<br /> |
| | + | Added scratch 3 offline to the mix<br /> |
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| − | 1.063<br />
| + | 5.12 (Jan 2021)<br /> |
| − | Added Spanish translations to boot/reset scripts.<br />
| + | Changed dconf defaults<br /> |
| − | Fixed Cheese video recording.<br />
| + | Added ubermix ppa - umc-client and um-status now available<br /> |
| − | Updated GIMP, ubermix panel.<br />
| + | Switched to overlayfs for better compat with snap<br /> |
| − | Applied myriad Ubuntu updates.<br />
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| − | Updated default simple updates packages to prevent them from stepping on newer package databases.<br />
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| − | Added back sound control panel and Show System ID to default simple updates packages.<br />
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| − | Made vino and italc play nice together in default simple updates package.<br />
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| − | 1.062<br />
| + | 5.11 (Jan 2021)<br /> |
| − | Further mods to Broadcom wireless driver to improve performance/reliability.<br />
| + | Build in testing by beta team<br /> |
| − | Moved Audacity tmp dir in config to improve reliability on large projects.<br />
| + | Redesigned install key now works with newer EFI devices, like the Acer B3<br /> |
| | + | tuxpaintrc<br /> |
| | + | Audacity tmp fix<br /> |
| | + | Grub stuff<br /> |
| | + | Touch setup updates and release script fix<br /> |
| | + | Added accessibility hider<br /> |
| | + | Added dconf defaults & etc/skel<br /> |
| | + | Removed iio-sensor-proxy since it is too unreliable with screen rotation<br /> |
| | + | Fixed multi user settings/extensions<br /> |
| | + | Applied latest updates<br /> |
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| − | 1.061<br />
| + | 5.00a (Dec 2020)<br /> |
| − | Updated Broadcom wireless driver to improve performance/reliability with new kernel.<br />
| + | Base software and customizations set<br /> |
| − | Updated hibernate setup to include cosmetic upstart logging fix.<br />
| + | Functionality testing.<br /> |
| | + | Developing a new installer mechanism<br /> |
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| − | 1.06<br />
| + | '''Ubuntu 18.04 (Bionic Beaver) - Updates through April 2023'''<br /> |
| − | Update base to Ubuntu 12.04.1 (ie applied latest updates.)<br />
| + | '''Please note:''' All non-kernel updates will automatically apply through the normal update process, so unless you are in need of updated hardware support, a download and install should never be necessary.<br /> |
| − | Remove GIMP from Maximus exclude list, now that we are single window and can safely maximize.<br />
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| − | Flip application switcher icon for more standard perspective.<br />
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| − | Handle multiple workspaces better with application switcher (Urko Masse fix).<br />
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| − | Change owner of /usr back to root.<br />
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| − | Eliminate bogus upstart logging errors (unable to get pty) at startup.<br />
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| − | Updated GIMP to 2.8.2<br />
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| − | Updated kernel, drivers, etc.<br />
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| | <br /> | | <br /> |
| − | 1.053<br />
| + | 4.51 (Jan 2021)<br /> |
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br /> | + | Using new key design from 5.x for better compatibility with newer EFI BIOS<br /> |
| − | Eliminated low disk space warning for base partition.<br />
| + | Removed iio-sensor-proxy, since it is unreliable with screen rotation for certain devices<br /> |
| | + | Disabled auto-updates to reduce cpu/bandwidth cost and other headaches<br /> |
| | + | Applied latest updates<br /> |
| | + | <br /> |
| | + | 4.50 (Dec 2020)<br /> |
| | + | Fixed ubermix-settings blocking GIMP updates<br /> |
| | + | Minor kernel update<br /> |
| | + | Applied latest upstream updates<br/> |
| | + | <br/> |
| | + | 4.42 (May 2020)<br /> |
| | + | Fixed a bug in applying custom images with multiple user accounts<br/> |
| | + | Fixed GIMP no longer updating from dev build<br/> |
| | + | Applied latest upstream updates<br/> |
| | + | <br/> |
| | + | 4.41 (April 2020)<br /> |
| | + | Minor kernel update<br /> |
| | + | Fixed spurious error on aufs init<br /> |
| | + | Applied latest upstream updates.<br /> |
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| − | 1.052<br />
| + | 4.40 (January 2020)<br /> |
| − | Updated Intel Wireless (iwlwifi) driver to improve reliability/performance.<br />
| + | LTS update to 18.04.4 with better hardware support and updated graphics stack.<br /> |
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Major kernel update to 5.3<br /> |
| | + | Applied latest upstream updates.<br /> |
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| − | 1.051<br />
| + | 4.31 (August 2019)<br /> |
| − | Update internal version number.<br />
| + | LTS update to 18.04.3 with better hardware support and updated graphics stack.<br /> |
| | + | Added full support for multiple users, including resets and imaging.<br /> |
| | + | Updated touch setup and skel to include new extensions.<br /> |
| | + | Applied latest upstream updates.<br /> |
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| − | 1.05<br />
| + | 4.23 (July 2019)<br /> |
| − | Update GIMP to 2.8 and mod prefs window to fit on 10" screen.<br />
| + | Updated to kernel 5.2.2 for better hardware support<br /> |
| − | Add a "Chrome" option that boots into Chrome only, a la ChromeOS.<br />
| + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Update kernel to improve overall stability and performance, including Atheros (ath9k) wireless connection reliability.<br />
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| − | Eliminate startup delay loading the network indicator.<br />
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| − | Reduce startup time. <br />
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| − | Minor Thunderbird UI cleanup. <br />
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| − | Eliminate "low disk space" warning for base sys partition.<br />
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| − | Apply latest updates from Ubuntu.<br />
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| − | 1.04<br />
| + | 4.22 (July 2019)<br /> |
| − | Update Broadcom wireless to STA driver for improved compatibility and performance.<br />
| + | Major kernel update to 5.x<br /> |
| − | Make the unlock keychain password prompt go away.<br />
| + | Disable numlock by default<br /> |
| − | Upgrade to Skype 4.0 (just released) <br />
| + | Added sound input/output selector to the system menu<br /> |
| − | Save alsa mixer settings for quirky audio cards.<br />
| + | Latest upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Add options for those afflicted with Synaptics Clickpad button-less touchpads (see [[Clickpads]] for instructions).<br />
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| − | 1.031<br />
| + | 4.2 (Mar 2019)<br /> |
| − | Minor Firefox UI cleanup<br />
| + | Updates to touch-setup to better handle varying screen resolutions<br /> |
| | + | Major updates to kernel and UI stack (latest HWE stack)<br /> |
| | + | Upgraded Libreoffice to v6.2 and added stable PPA<br /> |
| | + | Updated Dash-to-Dock and User Themes Gnome extensions<br /> |
| | + | Optimized grub install on efi systems<br /> |
| | + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
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| − | 1.03<br /> | + | 4.1 (Nov 2018)<br /> |
| − | Improved Software-Center performance.<br />
| + | Added NTP to fix time sync issues<br /> |
| − | Actually fixed wireless settings persistence this time.<br />
| + | Updated kernel<br /> |
| | + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
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| − | 1.02<br />
| + | 4.03 (July 2018)<br /> |
| − | Updated kernel to 3.3.2 - improved webcam performance and resolves issues with webcams in Flash applications.<br />
| + | Minor firmware updates<br /> |
| − | Improved memory utilization.<br />
| + | Added mypaint<br /> |
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br />
| + | Updated kernel<br /> |
| | + | Fixed editing of images in Shutter screen capture<br /> |
| | <br /> | | <br /> |
| − | 1.01<br />
| + | 4.02 (May 2018)<br /> |
| − | Updated image_prep to prevent wireless settings from being machine specific.<br /> | + | Updated tuxpint default save location<br /> |
| − | Updated home_prep to delete more unnecessary cache/temp files, further reducing disk space requirements.<br />
| + | Installed osk blocker to prevent appearnce on touchscreen devices (cuz it stinks) - use onboard instead<br /> |
| − | Fixed launcher issue that prevented it from bringing active app windows to the front over time.<br />
| + | Touch setup simplification<br /> |
| − | Fix disk scan option at startup.<br />
| + | Updated kernel<br /> |
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| − | 1.0<br />
| + | 4.01 (May 2018)<br /> |
| − | Fix install on EeePC 1000HA devices.<br />
| + | Added vym and labyrinth back in (oops - forgot those two)<br /> |
| − | Remove Displays & Printers from System Settings (unnecessary duplication).<br />
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| − | Block grub packages from updating.<br />
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| − | Add installer to enable hibernation on some systems.<br />
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| − | 1.0rc1<br />
| + | 4.00 (May 2018)<br /> |
| − | Fix web links in Ubuntu software center (spurious chrome error).<br />
| + | Initial release<br /> |
| − | Turn off chrome "run in background" annoyance.<br />
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| − | Optimize Google Earth settings.<br />
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| − | Fix Java plugin and adjust security settings.<br />
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| − | Fix issue with custom desktop background file paths.<br />
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| − | Update /etc/lsb-release to reflect ubermix version.<br />
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| − | Improve reliability of "Reset partitions" expert option on the key.<br />
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| − | Add additional fonts.<br />
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| − | Add Pulseaudio advanced volume controls.<br />
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| − | Update default simple updates files for Precise.<br />
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| − | Apply Ubuntu, Google, etc. updates.<br />
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| − | 1.0beta2<br />
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| − | Fix Zim settings so that errors aren't generated on first run.<br />
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| − | Remove unnecessary gwibber services.<br />
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| − | Prevent ubermix launcher from appearing on gnome-classic sessions.<br />
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| − | Prevent ubermix launcher from appearing in Unity sessions.<br />
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| − | Fix Labyrinth new window bug.<br />
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| − | Add network-autostart script.<br />
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| − | Add additional launcher themes and selector back in.<br />
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| − | Fix Tux Paint icon so that it no longer crashes classic launcher theme.<br />
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| − | Solved intermittent apps pane scaling issue in launcher.<br />
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| − | Patched display properties (lxrandr) adding advanced ubermix options.<br />
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