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| + | There are two branches for ubermix, leading-edge and stable, 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. While at certain times this version might be the "stable" release, keep in mind that "stable" in the open source world means "doesn't change much" and is often code for "old". As such, don't be afraid to use a non-"stable" version. They are just as reliable as "stable" versions. | ||
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0.911 (pending)<br /> | 0.911 (pending)<br /> | ||
Added a mechanism for setting the size of the user changes partition on install from the key.<br /> | Added a mechanism for setting the size of the user changes partition on install from the key.<br /> | ||
| − | Limited recent files list in launcher to a reasonable 20, instead of endless and eternal.<br /> | + | Limited recent files list in launcher to a reasonable 20, instead of endless and eternal.<br /><br /> |
0.910<br /> | 0.910<br /> | ||
Updated kernel<br /> | Updated kernel<br /> | ||
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Resolved login window appearing on some units after an automatic or manual reset (although it may still appear on first boot after a fresh image)<br /> | Resolved login window appearing on some units after an automatic or manual reset (although it may still appear on first boot after a fresh image)<br /> | ||
Updated Openshot to 1.4<br /> | Updated Openshot to 1.4<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.909<br /> | 0.909<br /> | ||
Revised fix script for older EeePCs to further improve RALink 2860 (rt2860) wireless performance on EeePC 901s<br /> | Revised fix script for older EeePCs to further improve RALink 2860 (rt2860) wireless performance on EeePC 901s<br /> | ||
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Eliminated the "alter key" prompt on resize base sys partition - alters key automatically on update key (makes more sense)<br /> | Eliminated the "alter key" prompt on resize base sys partition - alters key automatically on update key (makes more sense)<br /> | ||
Improved startup/shutdown splash screen reliability/performance<br /> | Improved startup/shutdown splash screen reliability/performance<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.908<br /> | 0.908<br /> | ||
Don't delete bookmarks/favorites on customizers when creating simple updates/updating the base image.<br /> | Don't delete bookmarks/favorites on customizers when creating simple updates/updating the base image.<br /> | ||
Update kernel and drivers<br /> | Update kernel and drivers<br /> | ||
Slow down indicator-applet load to eliminate occasional duplicate indicators and improve reliability<br /> | Slow down indicator-applet load to eliminate occasional duplicate indicators and improve reliability<br /> | ||
| − | Update compat-wireless driver archive to current release for custom driver installs (primarily for troubleshooting).<br /> | + | Update compat-wireless driver archive to current release for custom driver installs (primarily for troubleshooting).<br /><br /> |
0.907<br /> | 0.907<br /> | ||
Fix fullscreen Flash video blank issue<br /> | Fix fullscreen Flash video blank issue<br /> | ||
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Updated iPod compat libs for newer iPod revs<br /> | Updated iPod compat libs for newer iPod revs<br /> | ||
Add amd-fusion support script<br /> | Add amd-fusion support script<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.906<br /> | 0.906<br /> | ||
Further improvements to Realtek 8188/92ce wireless driver (Dell Mini 1018 and perhaps other models)<br /> | Further improvements to Realtek 8188/92ce wireless driver (Dell Mini 1018 and perhaps other models)<br /> | ||
Update fix script for older EeePCs that use the RALink 2860 wireless cards.<br /> | Update fix script for older EeePCs that use the RALink 2860 wireless cards.<br /> | ||
Removed "System Settings" from the power menu <br /> | Removed "System Settings" from the power menu <br /> | ||
| − | Updated install key script to improve performance on upgrade installs<br /> | + | Updated install key script to improve performance on upgrade installs<br /><br /> |
0.905<br /> | 0.905<br /> | ||
Fix doubled-up battery remaining time under battery indicator after wake from sleep<br /> | Fix doubled-up battery remaining time under battery indicator after wake from sleep<br /> | ||
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Update to Firefox 5<br /> | Update to Firefox 5<br /> | ||
Added user home folder to the default folder list<br /> | Added user home folder to the default folder list<br /> | ||
| − | Enabled active state power management to improve battery life (kernel bug workaround)<br /> | + | Enabled active state power management to improve battery life (kernel bug workaround)<br /><br /> |
0.904<br /> | 0.904<br /> | ||
Fixed Broadcom wireless driver - was broken in 0.903 (oops!)<br /> | Fixed Broadcom wireless driver - was broken in 0.903 (oops!)<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.903<br /> | 0.903<br /> | ||
Add an indicator for caps, num, and scroll lock keys for devices with no light or other indicator.<br /> | Add an indicator for caps, num, and scroll lock keys for devices with no light or other indicator.<br /> | ||
| − | Updated kernel and applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br /> | + | Updated kernel and applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br /><br /> |
0.902<br /> | 0.902<br /> | ||
Ralink rt2860sta driver update and custom "fix" script for Asus EeePC 900A, 901, and 1000H(A,D). See specific instructions at bottom of the [[2 - Download and install]] page.<br /> | Ralink rt2860sta driver update and custom "fix" script for Asus EeePC 900A, 901, and 1000H(A,D). See specific instructions at bottom of the [[2 - Download and install]] page.<br /> | ||
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Kernel update<br /> | Kernel update<br /> | ||
Added a few minor compatibility packages.<br /> | Added a few minor compatibility packages.<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest updates.<br /> | + | Applied latest updates.<br /><br /> |
0.901<br /> | 0.901<br /> | ||
Disable Flash GPU validation to improve performance<br /> | Disable Flash GPU validation to improve performance<br /> | ||
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Free up some base-system partition space by removing unnecessary packages<br /> | Free up some base-system partition space by removing unnecessary packages<br /> | ||
Resolved connection/performance issues with Ralink wireless adapters (2860 & 3090)<br /> | Resolved connection/performance issues with Ralink wireless adapters (2860 & 3090)<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.900 Final<br /> | 0.900 Final<br /> | ||
Fixed the static background problem in the default theme. <br /> | Fixed the static background problem in the default theme. <br /> | ||
Changed default theme favorites button to only react when the heart is clicked on (prevents accidental favorite/un-favorite)<br /> | Changed default theme favorites button to only react when the heart is clicked on (prevents accidental favorite/un-favorite)<br /> | ||
Disable auto-monitor detection, so that devices don't automatically switch to dual-screen mode when an external display is plugged in.<br /> | Disable auto-monitor detection, so that devices don't automatically switch to dual-screen mode when an external display is plugged in.<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest updates<br /> | + | Applied latest updates<br /><br /> |
0.900rc2<br /> | 0.900rc2<br /> | ||
Update brightness fix script for EeePCs<br /> | Update brightness fix script for EeePCs<br /> | ||
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Update cheese to v3 to resolve webcam video recording issue on some devices<br /> | Update cheese to v3 to resolve webcam video recording issue on some devices<br /> | ||
Mod go-home-applet to reload the launcher if it dies (just in case)<br /> | Mod go-home-applet to reload the launcher if it dies (just in case)<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> | + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /><br /> |
0.900 Release Candidate 1<br /> | 0.900 Release Candidate 1<br /> | ||
Netbook-launcher - prevent icon list from failing to return on focus, add auto-resize on screen size change, fix indicator on settings, update classic theme for more flexibility in screen size<br /> | Netbook-launcher - prevent icon list from failing to return on focus, add auto-resize on screen size change, fix indicator on settings, update classic theme for more flexibility in screen size<br /> | ||
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Fix Inspiron Duo specific mod package<br /> | Fix Inspiron Duo specific mod package<br /> | ||
Add default simple updates set<br /> | Add default simple updates set<br /> | ||
| − | Apply latest updates<br /> | + | Apply latest updates<br /><br /> |
0.900 Beta 2<br /> | 0.900 Beta 2<br /> | ||
Update to proposed kernel 2.6.38-9 to fix ath9k+wpa2 wireless issues<br /> | Update to proposed kernel 2.6.38-9 to fix ath9k+wpa2 wireless issues<br /> | ||
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<em>Known issues:</em><br /> | <em>Known issues:</em><br /> | ||
On first boot, you may be prompted for a password. The password is "password". Subsequent boots will automatically log you in.<br /> | On first boot, you may be prompted for a password. The password is "password". Subsequent boots will automatically log you in.<br /> | ||
| − | The indicator tray can be flaky the first couple of starts while it is getting its settings together. Usually stabilizes within a couple of starts.<em></em><br /> | + | The indicator tray can be flaky the first couple of starts while it is getting its settings together. Usually stabilizes within a couple of starts.<em></em><br /><br /> |
0.900 Beta 1<br /> | 0.900 Beta 1<br /> | ||
Initial release based on Ubuntu 11.04. Includes new launcher layout and significant updates.<br /> | Initial release based on Ubuntu 11.04. Includes new launcher layout and significant updates.<br /> | ||
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Please test and report any problems.<br /> | Please test and report any problems.<br /> | ||
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| − | '''Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) - Updates through May 2012'''<br /> | + | '''Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) - Updates through May 2012'''<br /><br /> |
0.810 (pending)<br /> | 0.810 (pending)<br /> | ||
Update Intel wireless driver to latest compat-wireless to support newer chipsets<br /> | Update Intel wireless driver to latest compat-wireless to support newer chipsets<br /> | ||
Minor install-key and reset update to remove any user created custom icons by default<br /> | Minor install-key and reset update to remove any user created custom icons by default<br /> | ||
Add code to make lxrandr (monitor settings)default to mirror mode<br /> | Add code to make lxrandr (monitor settings)default to mirror mode<br /> | ||
| − | Update auto-hostname script to prevent "unknown host" errors in the terminal in a non-DDNS environ<br /> | + | Update auto-hostname script to prevent "unknown host" errors in the terminal in a non-DDNS environ<br /><br /> |
0.809<br /> | 0.809<br /> | ||
Updated unity-2d to latest build and patched. Resolved numerous dock issues<br /> | Updated unity-2d to latest build and patched. Resolved numerous dock issues<br /> | ||
Removed user name next to chat bubble<br /> | Removed user name next to chat bubble<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest updates<br /> | + | Applied latest updates<br /><br /> |
0.808<br /> | 0.808<br /> | ||
Add a "failsafe" option to reset HD partition table and resolve install errors caused by certain, rare conditions on older hardware. <br /> | Add a "failsafe" option to reset HD partition table and resolve install errors caused by certain, rare conditions on older hardware. <br /> | ||
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Clean up some stray firmware files from prior kernel and clean up orphans<br /> | Clean up some stray firmware files from prior kernel and clean up orphans<br /> | ||
Updated example simple update files on the key<br /> | Updated example simple update files on the key<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest updates to installed apps<br /> | + | Applied latest updates to installed apps<br /><br /> |
0.807<br /> | 0.807<br /> | ||
Add updates to support mounting of iOS 4.1+ iDevices<br /> | Add updates to support mounting of iOS 4.1+ iDevices<br /> | ||
Switch from PiTiVi to Openshot for video editing. Openshot is more capable and project is actively moving forward, more so than PiTiVi<br /> | Switch from PiTiVi to Openshot for video editing. Openshot is more capable and project is actively moving forward, more so than PiTiVi<br /> | ||
Switch to Unity 2D for SIGNIFICANT speed improvements. Unity 2D is quite stable now and performs much better on netbooks.<br /> | Switch to Unity 2D for SIGNIFICANT speed improvements. Unity 2D is quite stable now and performs much better on netbooks.<br /> | ||
| − | Update libavformat to support wider range of A/V codecs<br /> | + | Update libavformat to support wider range of A/V codecs<br /><br /> |
0.806<br /> | 0.806<br /> | ||
Update install key to handle HP Mini 100e quirks (int drive defaults to sdb)- script now more robust overall<br /> | Update install key to handle HP Mini 100e quirks (int drive defaults to sdb)- script now more robust overall<br /> | ||
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Updated Google apps icons<br /> | Updated Google apps icons<br /> | ||
Updated simple updates samples<br /> | Updated simple updates samples<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.805<br /> | 0.805<br /> | ||
Update psmouse driver to support newer Elantech/Synaptic touchpads on Asus 1015 and others<br /> | Update psmouse driver to support newer Elantech/Synaptic touchpads on Asus 1015 and others<br /> | ||
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Switched from Chrome stable (v8) to Chrome beta (v9)<br /> | Switched from Chrome stable (v8) to Chrome beta (v9)<br /> | ||
Unset default vertical flip effect setting in Cheese<br /> | Unset default vertical flip effect setting in Cheese<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.804<br /> | 0.804<br /> | ||
Make alacarte assign categories on menu item move/create (so that new/moved items don't disappear in Unity applications place)<br /> | Make alacarte assign categories on menu item move/create (so that new/moved items don't disappear in Unity applications place)<br /> | ||
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Installed Flash 10.2 beta<br /> | Installed Flash 10.2 beta<br /> | ||
Added Screenlets to make better use of empty desktop real estate in Unity<br /> | Added Screenlets to make better use of empty desktop real estate in Unity<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.803<br /> | 0.803<br /> | ||
Resolved an issue on the install key that caused install to fail on first attempt (but succeed subsequently) on some Win 7 netbooks with recovery/utility partitions.<br /> | Resolved an issue on the install key that caused install to fail on first attempt (but succeed subsequently) on some Win 7 netbooks with recovery/utility partitions.<br /> | ||
Added drivers for rtl8188ce and 8192ce wireless cards (Dell Mini 1018)<br /> | Added drivers for rtl8188ce and 8192ce wireless cards (Dell Mini 1018)<br /> | ||
Disabled Update Manager auto-start<br /> | Disabled Update Manager auto-start<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.802<br /> | 0.802<br /> | ||
Update OS reset to clear unity app cache so that removed app icons get purged quicker<br /> | Update OS reset to clear unity app cache so that removed app icons get purged quicker<br /> | ||
Reset gconf settings on OS Only restore<br /> | Reset gconf settings on OS Only restore<br /> | ||
| − | Updated ath9k wireless driver to resolve connection issues on resume from suspend<br /> | + | Updated ath9k wireless driver to resolve connection issues on resume from suspend<br /><br /> |
0.801<br /> | 0.801<br /> | ||
Changed path to brightness fix to a more generic, non-model-specific location<br /> | Changed path to brightness fix to a more generic, non-model-specific location<br /> | ||
Pre-installed Aleks Math plugin<br /> | Pre-installed Aleks Math plugin<br /> | ||
Freed up some space on the base system partition<br /> | Freed up some space on the base system partition<br /> | ||
| − | Applied Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.800<br /> | 0.800<br /> | ||
Initial release based on Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat). Most notable changes include new UI (Unity), F-Spot replaced by Shotwell, Freemind replaced by VYM (View Your Mind). Broadcom and other custom wireless drivers now installed by default.<br /> | Initial release based on Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat). Most notable changes include new UI (Unity), F-Spot replaced by Shotwell, Freemind replaced by VYM (View Your Mind). Broadcom and other custom wireless drivers now installed by default.<br /> | ||
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Add code to make lxrandr (monitor settings)default to mirror mode<br /> | Add code to make lxrandr (monitor settings)default to mirror mode<br /> | ||
Update 2D launcher theme<br /> | Update 2D launcher theme<br /> | ||
| − | Update auto-hostname script to prevent "unknown host" errors in the terminal in a non-DDNS environ<br /> | + | Update auto-hostname script to prevent "unknown host" errors in the terminal in a non-DDNS environ<br /><br /> |
0.717<br /> | 0.717<br /> | ||
Update libavformat to support wider range of A/V codecs<br /> | Update libavformat to support wider range of A/V codecs<br /> | ||
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Clean up some stray firmware files from prior kernel and clean up orphans<br /> | Clean up some stray firmware files from prior kernel and clean up orphans<br /> | ||
Updated example simple update files on the key<br /> | Updated example simple update files on the key<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest updates to installed apps<br /> | + | Applied latest updates to installed apps<br /><br /> |
0.716<br /> | 0.716<br /> | ||
Add updates to support mounting of iOS 4.1+ iDevices<br /> | Add updates to support mounting of iOS 4.1+ iDevices<br /> | ||
| − | Switch from PiTiVi to Openshot for video editing. Openshot is more capable and project is actively moving forward, more so than PiTiVi<br /> | + | Switch from PiTiVi to Openshot for video editing. Openshot is more capable and project is actively moving forward, more so than PiTiVi<br /><br /> |
0.715<br /> | 0.715<br /> | ||
Update reset scripts - 500% speed improvement and [http://community.saugususd.org/swattec/page/Auto-Restore new auto restore at boot options ] for labs, etc.<br /> | Update reset scripts - 500% speed improvement and [http://community.saugususd.org/swattec/page/Auto-Restore new auto restore at boot options ] for labs, etc.<br /> | ||
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Add scripts/packages for Dell Inspiron Duo to optimize for touchscreen (see "Model Specific Issues and Instructions" at the bottom of the [[2 - Download and Install]] page for details)<br /> | Add scripts/packages for Dell Inspiron Duo to optimize for touchscreen (see "Model Specific Issues and Instructions" at the bottom of the [[2 - Download and Install]] page for details)<br /> | ||
Restore ath9k driver (oops - broke with ath5k fix in 0.714)<br /> | Restore ath9k driver (oops - broke with ath5k fix in 0.714)<br /> | ||
| − | Add option to install old ath5k b/g wireless driver (Older AspireOne's and older laptops)<br /> | + | Add option to install old ath5k b/g wireless driver (Older AspireOne's and older laptops)<br /><br /> |
0.714<br /> | 0.714<br /> | ||
Fix ath5k b/g wireless driver (Older AspireOne's and older laptops)<br /> | Fix ath5k b/g wireless driver (Older AspireOne's and older laptops)<br /> | ||
| − | Kernel update to release version in Lucid 10.04.2<br /> | + | Kernel update to release version in Lucid 10.04.2<br /><br /> |
0.713<br /> | 0.713<br /> | ||
Update install key to handle HP Mini 100e quirks (int drive defaults to sdb for some insane reason) - script now more robust overall<br /> | Update install key to handle HP Mini 100e quirks (int drive defaults to sdb for some insane reason) - script now more robust overall<br /> | ||
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Updated simple updates samples<br /> | Updated simple updates samples<br /> | ||
Updated Google apps icons<br /> | Updated Google apps icons<br /> | ||
| − | Applied Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.712<br /> | 0.712<br /> | ||
Update psmouse driver to support newer Elantech/Synaptic touchpads on Asus 1015 and others<br /> | Update psmouse driver to support newer Elantech/Synaptic touchpads on Asus 1015 and others<br /> | ||
Update Realtek 8192ce driver to resolve random wireless disconnect issues on Dell Mini 1018 and others<br /> | Update Realtek 8192ce driver to resolve random wireless disconnect issues on Dell Mini 1018 and others<br /> | ||
Unset default vertical flip effect setting in Cheese<br /> | Unset default vertical flip effect setting in Cheese<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.711<br /> | 0.711<br /> | ||
Disable GPU validation to boost Flash performance<br /> | Disable GPU validation to boost Flash performance<br /> | ||
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Updated Google Chrome to v8<br /> | Updated Google Chrome to v8<br /> | ||
Enabled Google Chrome pdf viewer plugin<br /> | Enabled Google Chrome pdf viewer plugin<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.710<br /> | 0.710<br /> | ||
Resolved an issue on the install key that caused install to fail on first attempt (but succeed subsequently) on some Win 7 netbooks with recovery/utility partitions.<br /> | Resolved an issue on the install key that caused install to fail on first attempt (but succeed subsequently) on some Win 7 netbooks with recovery/utility partitions.<br /> | ||
Added drivers for rtl8188ce and 8192ce wireless cards (Dell Mini 1018)<br /> | Added drivers for rtl8188ce and 8192ce wireless cards (Dell Mini 1018)<br /> | ||
Switched Google Chrome from beta to stable version<br /> | Switched Google Chrome from beta to stable version<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.709<br /> | 0.709<br /> | ||
| − | Updated ath9k wireless driver to resolve connection issues on resume from suspend<br /> | + | Updated ath9k wireless driver to resolve connection issues on resume from suspend<br /><br /> |
0.708<br /> | 0.708<br /> | ||
Applied Ubuntu updates<br /> | Applied Ubuntu updates<br /> | ||
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Added Numpty Physics game<br /> | Added Numpty Physics game<br /> | ||
Pre-installed Aleks Math plugin<br /> | Pre-installed Aleks Math plugin<br /> | ||
| − | Added version number to main menu on install key<br /> | + | Added version number to main menu on install key<br /><br /> |
0.707<br /> | 0.707<br /> | ||
Applied latest Ubuntu updates, including kernel upgrade<br /> | Applied latest Ubuntu updates, including kernel upgrade<br /> | ||
Added gksu to Ubuntu Software Center so that it won't ask for a password<br /> | Added gksu to Ubuntu Software Center so that it won't ask for a password<br /> | ||
| − | Disabled updates to kernel and custom apps so that users can apply Ubuntu updates without worry of breakage<br /> | + | Disabled updates to kernel and custom apps so that users can apply Ubuntu updates without worry of breakage<br /><br /> |
0.706<br /> | 0.706<br /> | ||
Updated Google Chrome to current beta release<br /> | Updated Google Chrome to current beta release<br /> | ||
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Updated kernel and customized drivers to latest build<br /> | Updated kernel and customized drivers to latest build<br /> | ||
Updated install key to better handle installs on systems that already have 3 partitions on them<br /> | Updated install key to better handle installs on systems that already have 3 partitions on them<br /> | ||
| − | Ubermix Parental Controls is officially ready for download/use from http://drop.io/ubermix<br /> | + | Ubermix Parental Controls is officially ready for download/use from http://drop.io/ubermix<br /><br /> |
0.705<br /> | 0.705<br /> | ||
Updated rt2860 driver to resolve mixed-mode WPA wireless issues on EeePC 901/1000 series (and any other using that wifi adapter)<br /> | Updated rt2860 driver to resolve mixed-mode WPA wireless issues on EeePC 901/1000 series (and any other using that wifi adapter)<br /> | ||
Added a 3 second countdown to ubermix-key so that people with problem configs can add kernel options at boot<br /> | Added a 3 second countdown to ubermix-key so that people with problem configs can add kernel options at boot<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br /><br /> |
0.704<br /> | 0.704<br /> | ||
Cleaned up ubermix key install script, eliminating spurious error messages when a user answers "no" to a disk reconfigure.<br /> | Cleaned up ubermix key install script, eliminating spurious error messages when a user answers "no" to a disk reconfigure.<br /> | ||
Minor updates to SUSD simple update samples on the key (home pages in browsers and other minor tweaks)<br /> | Minor updates to SUSD simple update samples on the key (home pages in browsers and other minor tweaks)<br /> | ||
Installed khelpcenter (online help in "k" apps) - prior key version users can update by opening a terminal and "sudo apt-get install khelpcenter"<br /> | Installed khelpcenter (online help in "k" apps) - prior key version users can update by opening a terminal and "sudo apt-get install khelpcenter"<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br /><br /> |
0.703<br /> | 0.703<br /> | ||
Added EeePC 1001P update code and install scripts at /usr/local/lib/eeepc-1001p . See [[EeePC 1001P Updates]] for details<br /> | Added EeePC 1001P update code and install scripts at /usr/local/lib/eeepc-1001p . See [[EeePC 1001P Updates]] for details<br /> | ||
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Updated initrd to improve boot reliability/performance on some systems (like the EeePC 1001P). If you occasionally get dropped to an "initramfs" prompt at startup or see errors when doing factory restores, this fix is for you.<br /> | Updated initrd to improve boot reliability/performance on some systems (like the EeePC 1001P). If you occasionally get dropped to an "initramfs" prompt at startup or see errors when doing factory restores, this fix is for you.<br /> | ||
Updated ubermix install key script to wait for an "enter" after selecting an option number to prevent fat finger errors<br /> | Updated ubermix install key script to wait for an "enter" after selecting an option number to prevent fat finger errors<br /> | ||
| − | Fixed error in ubermix install script that prevented it from imaging and applying simple updates in one step on a clean system<br /> | + | Fixed error in ubermix install script that prevented it from imaging and applying simple updates in one step on a clean system<br /><br /> |
0.702<br /> | 0.702<br /> | ||
Added clickpad patch into new kernel for better clickpad experience<br /> | Added clickpad patch into new kernel for better clickpad experience<br /> | ||
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Added Expert Options to the ubermix key that allow users to rebuild the key base image, create simple updates, and resize the base system partition directly from the key, significantly reducing customization overhead. See [[4 - Customization]] for details<br /> | Added Expert Options to the ubermix key that allow users to rebuild the key base image, create simple updates, and resize the base system partition directly from the key, significantly reducing customization overhead. See [[4 - Customization]] for details<br /> | ||
Purged all direct refs to EEEPC on the key, including the disk label<br /> | Purged all direct refs to EEEPC on the key, including the disk label<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.701<br /> | 0.701<br /> | ||
Updated the install key script to enable handling of custom sized base system partitions<br /> | Updated the install key script to enable handling of custom sized base system partitions<br /> | ||
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Removed errant lock file in Google Chrome that prevents it from opening (until the file is deleted)<br /> | Removed errant lock file in Google Chrome that prevents it from opening (until the file is deleted)<br /> | ||
Updated home-prep script to make sure it automatically deletes the Google Chrome lock file<br /> | Updated home-prep script to make sure it automatically deletes the Google Chrome lock file<br /> | ||
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /> | + | Applied latest Ubuntu updates<br /><br /> |
0.70<br /> | 0.70<br /> | ||
| − | Official release. Only bugfixes and official packages from Ubuntu applied since beta 5.<br /> | + | Official release. Only bugfixes and official packages from Ubuntu applied since beta 5.<br /><br /> |
0.70beta5<br /> | 0.70beta5<br /> | ||
Fixed install key issue that caused a failed install on systems with no partitions flagged as bootable<br /> | Fixed install key issue that caused a failed install on systems with no partitions flagged as bootable<br /> | ||
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Known issues:<br /> | Known issues:<br /> | ||
| − | Some systems with Realtek wireless cards (EeePC 901/1000 in particular, but may be others) might not connect reliably to a wireless network that uses WPA security. If you experience this problem, open a terminal (ctrl-alt-t) and type "sudo apt-get remove linux-backports-modules-wireless-`uname -r`" followed by the enter key.<br /> | + | Some systems with Realtek wireless cards (EeePC 901/1000 in particular, but may be others) might not connect reliably to a wireless network that uses WPA security. If you experience this problem, open a terminal (ctrl-alt-t) and type "sudo apt-get remove linux-backports-modules-wireless-`uname -r`" followed by the enter key.<br /><br /> |
0.70beta4<br /> | 0.70beta4<br /> | ||
Added SUSD updates (iTalc, Remote Desktop, Menu Simplification)<br /> | Added SUSD updates (iTalc, Remote Desktop, Menu Simplification)<br /> | ||
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Fixed bug that prevented "Apply Simple Updates" on the key from executing by itself (ie, an "after the fact" update)<br /> | Fixed bug that prevented "Apply Simple Updates" on the key from executing by itself (ie, an "after the fact" update)<br /> | ||
Fixed a bug on the install key that caused boot to fail on a simple upgrade from Karmic base to Lucid base<br /> | Fixed a bug on the install key that caused boot to fail on a simple upgrade from Karmic base to Lucid base<br /> | ||
| − | Significant sanity check on install key - fixed a number of issues, improved overall, will probably work on netbooks w 4G total storage <br /> | + | Significant sanity check on install key - fixed a number of issues, improved overall, will probably work on netbooks w 4G total storage <br /><br /> |
0.70beta3<br /> | 0.70beta3<br /> | ||
Added back in KTuberling (Potato Guy) for younger students<br /> | Added back in KTuberling (Potato Guy) for younger students<br /> | ||
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Applied myriad Ubuntu updates<br /> | Applied myriad Ubuntu updates<br /> | ||
Added [http://www.phunland.com Phun physics sandbox], although I worry about this one as it is not open source<br /> | Added [http://www.phunland.com Phun physics sandbox], although I worry about this one as it is not open source<br /> | ||
| − | Reorganized Games and Education categories so that no more than 1 page of icons appears in either category<br /> | + | Reorganized Games and Education categories so that no more than 1 page of icons appears in either category<br /><br /> |
0.70beta2<br /> | 0.70beta2<br /> | ||
Add backports for ALSA to fix audio issues on some Intel audio cards (EeePC 1005 and AspireOne D250 - I'm lookin' at you!)<br /> | Add backports for ALSA to fix audio issues on some Intel audio cards (EeePC 1005 and AspireOne D250 - I'm lookin' at you!)<br /> | ||
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Updated Broadcom driver setup for the Lucid kernel<br /> | Updated Broadcom driver setup for the Lucid kernel<br /> | ||
Latest Ubuntu patches applied<br /> | Latest Ubuntu patches applied<br /> | ||
| − | Added gcc and minimum dev libraries to compile kernel drivers, etc.<br /> | + | Added gcc and minimum dev libraries to compile kernel drivers, etc.<br /><br /> |
0.70beta1<br /> | 0.70beta1<br /> | ||
| − | First Ubuntu Lucid Lynx build<br /> | + | First Ubuntu Lucid Lynx build<br /><br /> |
0.67<br /> | 0.67<br /> | ||
Fixed install key issue that caused a failed install on systems with no partitions flagged as bootable<br /> | Fixed install key issue that caused a failed install on systems with no partitions flagged as bootable<br /> | ||
Fixed install key Fast Image option to prevent prompts on new disk geometry<br /> | Fixed install key Fast Image option to prevent prompts on new disk geometry<br /> | ||
| − | Built a universal wrapper script that allows creation of splash screens for any program. Slow loading programs (inkscape) need something to let the user know that it's working.<br /> | + | Built a universal wrapper script that allows creation of splash screens for any program. Slow loading programs (inkscape) need something to let the user know that it's working.<br /><br /> |
0.66<br /> | 0.66<br /> | ||
Blacklisted b43-pci-bridge, b43, ssb to prevent hangups on HP Mini 311 and Acer AspireOne D250 with Broadcom B/G Wireless.<br /> | Blacklisted b43-pci-bridge, b43, ssb to prevent hangups on HP Mini 311 and Acer AspireOne D250 with Broadcom B/G Wireless.<br /> | ||
Updated key installer script so that grub-install always happens (allows for major version upgrades)<br /> | Updated key installer script so that grub-install always happens (allows for major version upgrades)<br /> | ||
| − | Fixed update-hostname so that it only pulls the first MAC address from systems with multiple "ethX" interfaces<br /> | + | Fixed update-hostname so that it only pulls the first MAC address from systems with multiple "ethX" interfaces<br /><br /> |
0.65<br /> | 0.65<br /> | ||
Adjusted size of base system partition to max 4Gb (EeePCs w solid state have a 4G disk for the OS), giving more space for applications. Increased size of user changes partition to 1Gb and moved to disk b on two disk models (EeePC). Updated all scripts, kernels, and ubermix-key installer to match.<br /> | Adjusted size of base system partition to max 4Gb (EeePCs w solid state have a 4G disk for the OS), giving more space for applications. Increased size of user changes partition to 1Gb and moved to disk b on two disk models (EeePC). Updated all scripts, kernels, and ubermix-key installer to match.<br /> | ||
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Added SMILE ([http://smile.tuxfamily.org/HELP/doc_en.html]) for digital storytelling, and fixed code so help displays properly<br /> | Added SMILE ([http://smile.tuxfamily.org/HELP/doc_en.html]) for digital storytelling, and fixed code so help displays properly<br /> | ||
Added user home folder to Bookmarks/Files & Folders<br /> | Added user home folder to Bookmarks/Files & Folders<br /> | ||
| − | Added Gwibber microblogging client (http://gwibber.com) from Ubuntu repositories.<br /> | + | Added Gwibber microblogging client (http://gwibber.com) from Ubuntu repositories.<br /><br /> |
0.64<br /> | 0.64<br /> | ||
Added support for Synaptics Clickpads on newer netbooks. Clickpads are easy to identify, as the whole pad clicks when pressed from about the middle down<br /> | Added support for Synaptics Clickpads on newer netbooks. Clickpads are easy to identify, as the whole pad clicks when pressed from about the middle down<br /> | ||
Added a "Power" widget to the top bar, to ease in shutting down machines where the power button might not be easily accessible (like desktops in labs) or pleasant (like HP and Samsung netbooks)<br /> | Added a "Power" widget to the top bar, to ease in shutting down machines where the power button might not be easily accessible (like desktops in labs) or pleasant (like HP and Samsung netbooks)<br /> | ||
| − | Removed UbuntuOne icons/folders from the SUSD updates.<br /> | + | Removed UbuntuOne icons/folders from the SUSD updates.<br /><br /> |
0.63<br /> | 0.63<br /> | ||
Updated to Scratch 1.4, now that a stable build is available. Supports all current Scratch features from other platforms, as well as any screen geometry (w00t!)<br /> | Updated to Scratch 1.4, now that a stable build is available. Supports all current Scratch features from other platforms, as well as any screen geometry (w00t!)<br /> | ||
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Updated Openshot to 1.1 from PPA<br /> | Updated Openshot to 1.1 from PPA<br /> | ||
Updated all Karmic packages to latest<br /> | Updated all Karmic packages to latest<br /> | ||
| − | Updated kernel to 2.6.31-20 and manually compiled/added ALSA 1.0.22.1 modules and libs<br /> | + | Updated kernel to 2.6.31-20 and manually compiled/added ALSA 1.0.22.1 modules and libs<br /><br /> |
0.62<br /> | 0.62<br /> | ||
| − | Oops - accidentally removed the java plugin for Firefox in 0.61. Reinstalled in 0.62. For 0.61 users, you can install the java plugin manually without downloading the new key by pressing "ctrl-alt-t" and typing "sudo apt-get install sun-java6-plugin" in the terminal that appears.<br /> | + | Oops - accidentally removed the java plugin for Firefox in 0.61. Reinstalled in 0.62. For 0.61 users, you can install the java plugin manually without downloading the new key by pressing "ctrl-alt-t" and typing "sudo apt-get install sun-java6-plugin" in the terminal that appears.<br /><br /> |
0.61<br /> | 0.61<br /> | ||
Applied latest updates<br /> | Applied latest updates<br /> | ||
Updated to latest rev kernel to mitigate timing issue on certain HW combinations at boot (AspireOne with Westen Dig HD and Broadcom adapter)<br /> | Updated to latest rev kernel to mitigate timing issue on certain HW combinations at boot (AspireOne with Westen Dig HD and Broadcom adapter)<br /> | ||
| − | Rebuilt kernel and updated all tools to ALSA 1.0.22<br /> | + | Rebuilt kernel and updated all tools to ALSA 1.0.22<br /><br /> |
0.60<br /> | 0.60<br /> | ||
Primary purpose of this release is to add better support for older desktop machines<br /> | Primary purpose of this release is to add better support for older desktop machines<br /> | ||
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Fixed a goof in /etc/fstab that caused a non-fatal error message to be displayed<br /> | Fixed a goof in /etc/fstab that caused a non-fatal error message to be displayed<br /> | ||
Changed /usr/local/bin/update_hostname.sh to set system names to more generic "system-XXXXXX" rather than "netbook-XXXXXX"<br /> | Changed /usr/local/bin/update_hostname.sh to set system names to more generic "system-XXXXXX" rather than "netbook-XXXXXX"<br /> | ||
| − | Removed all references to EeePC in the installer | + | Removed all references to EeePC in the installer |
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Revision as of 23:48, 16 November 2011
There are two branches for ubermix, leading-edge and stable, which correspond with Ubuntu's regular and "Long Term Support" (LTS) releases. In general, for most applications we recommend using the most recent release available. While at certain times this version might be the "stable" release, keep in mind that "stable" in the open source world means "doesn't change much" and is often code for "old". As such, don't be afraid to use a non-"stable" version. They are just as reliable as "stable" versions.
| Leading-edge Branch - Ubuntu intermediary (18 month) releases: | Stable Branch - Ubuntu LTS (3 year) release: |
| Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) - Updates through Oct 2012 0.911 (pending) |
Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) - Updates through May 2013 0.718 (pending) |
