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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 /> |
| − | 2.0rc2 (pending)<br />
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| − | Added LibreOffice and Gimp help files<br />
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| − | Removed GDM.<br />
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| − | 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 />
| + | 6.06 (July 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 />
| + | Upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Fixed Cinnamon settings "Users and Groups" fail to load.<br />
| + | Install key script cleanup. Better handling of small disks.<br /> |
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br />
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| − | 2.0b3<br />
| + | 6.05 (June 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 />
| + | Set default python command to use python3<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 />
| + | Fixed quick restore dropping default desktop image<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 />
| + | Updated um-status and umc-clients in ubermix repo for jammy<br /> |
| − | Myriad overall installer reliability and performance improvements.<br />
| + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
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| − | | width="50%" |'''Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) - Updates through May 2015'''<br />
| + | 6.04 (May 2022)<br /> |
| − | 1.32<br />
| + | Major update to kernel 5.17 to fix VT-D issues on N4000 devices<br /> |
| − | Added back launcher localizations.<br />
| + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Update Gimp to 2.8.8.<br />
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| − | Significant updates to kernel, xorg server, Intel video driver, and wireless drivers/wpa encryption/performance.<br />
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| − | Applied latest upstream Ubuntu updates.<br /> | |
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| − | 1.31<br />
| + | 6.03 (May 2022)<br /> |
| − | Updated OpenShot to 1.4.3<br />
| + | Fixed deprecated atom key in apt so as to eliminate spurious command line errors<br /> |
| − | Minor kernel update<br />
| + | Added ubermix repo to apt and installed ubermix-settings, so that future ubermix basic file updates will automatically be applied<br /> |
| − | Resolved an issue with login screen not appearing on some systems.<br />
| + | Downgraded wpasupplicant to impish since ubuntu broke 802.1x authentication<br /> |
| − | Updated default simple updates archives to latest<br />
| + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Applied myriad Ubuntu updates<br />
| + | <br /> |
| | + | 6.02 (May 2022)<br /> |
| | + | Kernel update<br /> |
| | + | Restored auto update script functionality<br /> |
| | + | Cleaned up some stray build files<br /> |
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| | + | 6.01 (May 2022)<br /> |
| | + | Initial public release<br /> |
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| − | 1.3<br />
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| − | Update Ubuntu Precise base to major rev 12.04.3.<br />
| + | | width="50%" |'''Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal Fossa) - Updates through April 2025'''<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 />
| + | 5.44 (July 2022)<br /> |
| − | Updated LibreOffice to 4.1<br />
| + | Improved swap file performance on multi-user systems<br /> |
| − | Updated Google Earth to 7.x<br />
| + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
| − | 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 />
| + | 5.43 (July 2022)<br /> |
| − | Update brightness fix to meet needs of Asus 1015e.<br />
| + | Upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Fix Chrome update script so that standalone app icons work properly (regression caused by prior Chrome fix).<br />
| + | fsck on first boot after install to fix any disk issues<br /> |
| − | Force an apt (package list) update before launching software center to avoid "not found errors" when package list gets out of date.<br />
| + | Install key script cleanup. Better handling of small disks.<br /> |
| − | 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 />
| + | 5.42 (May 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 />
| + | Install key updates to support newer hardware<br /> |
| − | Updated image_prep.sh to fix an issue created by enabling swap in prior updates.<br />
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| − | 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 />
| + | 5.40 (Mar 2022)<br /> |
| − | Updated kernel to v3.8.5, bringing performance/reliability improvements on the latest hardware.<br />
| + | Fixed gnome control center issue<br /> |
| − | Updated xorg modesetting driver to 0.7.0 for better performance on Cedartrail.<br />
| + | Updated to latest point release<br /> |
| − | Added Bluetooth firmware for newer Atheros 9K/3K combo cards.<br />
| + | Fixed an issue with base system update and lsb-release package<br /> |
| − | Eliminate spurious "GUID Partition Table Detected" errors on install.<br />
| + | Major kernel update to support newer hardware<br /> |
| − | Further refine settings for Elantech clickpads.<br />
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| − | Updated CD install iso to current key install code.<br /> | |
| − | 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 />
| + | 5.30 (Dec 2021)<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 />
| + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
| | + | Major kernel/xserver stack update<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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| − | 1.071<br />
| + | 5.21 (Mar 2021)<br /> |
| − | Re-enabled NAT and Redirect module in kernel netfilter so that parental controls will work properly (oops).<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 /> |
| − | Cherry-picked a few upstream kernel patches.<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 /> |
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br /> | + | Applied latest upstream updates<br /> |
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| − | 1.07<br />
| + | 5.20 (Jan 2021)<br /> |
| − | Updated to Ubuntu 12.04.2 base.<br />
| + | Latest upstream updates<br /> |
| − | Added "browser-fix" application to automatically undo right-click disable on firefox/thunderbird updates.<br />
| + | Reduced reserved space on root<br /> |
| − | Prevent Chrome from asking for a keyring password on startup.<br />
| + | Improved boot menu options<br /> |
| − | Remove unnecessary English dialects from LibreOffice.<br />
| + | Applied ubermix-updates from PPA to allow for future updates.<br /> |
| − | Major kernel update to 3.7.9 (improved hardware support).<br />
| + | Updated touch-setup to fix desktop icon size on HD screens.<br /> |
| − | 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 />
| + | 5.13 (Jan 2021)<br /> |
| − | Fixed an issue that prevented devices with usb keyboards from making selections at the reset menu.<br /> | + | Fixed fast install and added mins to estimated time (since we're bigger) on install key<br /> |
| − | Added the ubermix apt repository and removed other no-longer-necessary repos.<br />
| + | Disabled cups-browsed annoyance (so that every printer on the network doesn't auto install)<br /> |
| − | Updated GIMP.<br />
| + | Added custom ubermix desktop background<br /> |
| − | Disabled automatic upstream updates to mountall, as it currently breaks aufs.<br />
| + | Reduced install key size by 1 gb<br /> |
| − | Applied latest upstream updates from Ubuntu.<br />
| + | Added scratch 3 offline to the mix<br /> |
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| − | 1.064<br />
| + | 5.12 (Jan 2021)<br /> |
| − | Changed getdeb apt repo to a mirror, since getdeb appears to be down for an extended period of time.<br /> | + | Changed dconf defaults<br /> |
| − | Automatically create and enable swapfile on systems with >32Gb storage to improve stability in low memory situations.<br />
| + | Added ubermix ppa - umc-client and um-status now available<br /> |
| − | Applied latest updates.<br />
| + | Switched to overlayfs for better compat with snap<br /> |
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| − | 1.063<br />
| + | 5.11 (Jan 2021)<br /> |
| − | Added Spanish translations to boot/reset scripts.<br />
| + | Build in testing by beta team<br /> |
| − | Fixed Cheese video recording.<br />
| + | Redesigned install key now works with newer EFI devices, like the Acer B3<br /> |
| − | Updated GIMP, ubermix panel.<br />
| + | tuxpaintrc<br /> |
| − | Applied myriad Ubuntu updates.<br />
| + | Audacity tmp fix<br /> |
| − | Updated default simple updates packages to prevent them from stepping on newer package databases.<br />
| + | Grub stuff<br /> |
| − | Added back sound control panel and Show System ID to default simple updates packages.<br /> | + | Touch setup updates and release script fix<br /> |
| − | Made vino and italc play nice together in default simple updates package.<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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| − | 1.062<br />
| + | 5.00a (Dec 2020)<br /> |
| − | Further mods to Broadcom wireless driver to improve performance/reliability.<br />
| + | Base software and customizations set<br /> |
| − | Moved Audacity tmp dir in config to improve reliability on large projects.<br />
| + | Functionality testing.<br /> |
| | + | Developing a new installer mechanism<br /> |
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| − | 1.061<br />
| + | '''Ubuntu 18.04 (Bionic Beaver) - Updates through April 2023'''<br /> |
| − | Updated Broadcom wireless driver to improve performance/reliability with new kernel.<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 /> |
| − | Updated hibernate setup to include cosmetic upstart logging fix.<br />
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| − | 1.06<br />
| + | 4.51 (Jan 2021)<br /> |
| − | Update base to Ubuntu 12.04.1 (ie applied latest updates.)<br />
| + | Using new key design from 5.x for better compatibility with newer EFI BIOS<br /> |
| − | Remove GIMP from Maximus exclude list, now that we are single window and can safely maximize.<br />
| + | Removed iio-sensor-proxy, since it is unreliable with screen rotation for certain devices<br /> |
| − | Flip application switcher icon for more standard perspective.<br />
| + | Disabled auto-updates to reduce cpu/bandwidth cost and other headaches<br /> |
| − | Handle multiple workspaces better with application switcher (Urko Masse fix).<br />
| + | Applied latest updates<br /> |
| − | 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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| − | 1.053<br />
| + | 4.50 (Dec 2020)<br /> |
| − | Applied latest Ubuntu updates.<br /> | + | Fixed ubermix-settings blocking GIMP updates<br /> |
| − | Eliminated low disk space warning for base partition.<br />
| + | Minor kernel update<br /> |
| | + | Applied latest upstream updates<br/> |
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| | + | 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 /> |
| | <br /> | | <br /> |
| − | 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 /> |
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| − | 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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| | <br /> | | <br /> |
| − | 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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