{"id":875,"date":"2013-10-17T09:31:41","date_gmt":"2013-10-17T09:31:41","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2015-03-24T03:34:32","modified_gmt":"2015-03-24T03:34:32","slug":"kubuntu-13-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kubuntu.org\/news\/kubuntu-13-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Kubuntu 13.10"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kubuntu 13.10<\/h1>\n

Welcome to Kubuntu 13.10, a brand new version with the latest KDE software to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Upgrading from Previous Versions<\/strong><\/td>\nDownload a Disk Image<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
To upgrade to Kubuntu 13.10 from previous releases, click on the notification which will appear in your panel. See 13.04 to 13.10 Upgrade Instructions<\/a> for a complete walkthrough.<\/td>\nDownload a Bootable images<\/a> and put it onto a DVD or USB. Burning ISO Guide<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Kubuntu 13.10 Highlights<\/h2>\n

KDE Plasma and Applications 4.11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"plasma-4.11\"<\/a><\/td>\nNew versions of KDE’s Software Compilation 4.11<\/a> is featured in Kubuntu 13.10, and adds faster Nepomuk indexing, Kontact improvements such as a new theme editor for e-mails, and prepares the ground for future developments using Wayland and Qt 5.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Muon Discover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\n<\/a>\"MuonDiscover\"<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/td>\n		A friendly new way to discover and install applications.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

User Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\n<\/a>\"user-manager\"<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/td>\n		A simpler way to manage your system users. For advanced management of groups or LDAP users install ”kuser”.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Wireless Setup in Installer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\n<\/a>\"ubiquity-wireless\"<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/td>\n		You can now setup Wifi networking from the installer making it easier to install updates and extra packages during the install.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

KDE Telepathy with Better Text Editing and Improved Notifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\n<\/a>\"ktp_all_small\"<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/td>\n		Our chat application KDE Telepathy 0.6.2<\/a> adds several improved features.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

New Network Manager applet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"plasma-nm\"<\/a><\/td>\nThe new Network Manager applet gives a simpler UI for connecting to a range of network types.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

About System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\n<\/a>\"about-system\"<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/td>\n		For a summary of the OS you have installed use the new About System page in System Settings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\n<\/a>\"documentation\"<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/td>\n		Let’s welcome our Kubuntu Docs back in this release! Available through the Help menu and on docs.kubuntu.org<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Graphics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"logo\"<\/a><\/td>\nWe are sticking with the X.org graphics system for this release, future releases will use the new Wayland graphics system as advised by KDE and in common with many other distributions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

App Versions<\/h3>\n

For a list of versions of applications and OS components see the Kubuntu on Distrowatch page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Commercial Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\n<\/a>\"emerge\"<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/td>\n		Our commercial support offering<\/a> is now open, available for those who need the reassurance of help on the end of a phone line.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Merchandise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n

The new Kubuntu shop<\/a> now sells smart polo shirts. Buy one to help support the Kubuntu project.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Donations<\/h2>\n

Kubuntu is available at no cost but open for donations<\/a>. We spend your donations on supporting the further development of Kubuntu, all logged and fully transparent.<\/p>\n

Known Problems<\/h2>\n