Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter Issue 767
Chris Guiver
guiverc at gmail.com
Mon Dec 26 22:33:25 UTC 2022
Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 767 for the week of
December 18 - 24, 2022. The wiki page of this issue is available here:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter/Issue767
== In this Issue ==
* Ubuntu Stats
* Hot in Support
* LoCo Events
* UbuCon Asia 2023 - Looking for interested local team
* Proposal: Remove Archive Manager from default install
* Ubuntu community Mastodon instance
* Ubuntu Redefined Wallpapers Pack
* Lubuntu 23.04 Now Uses PipeWire! Info you should know + Call for Testing
* Ubuntu Cloud News
* Canonical News
* In the Press
* In the Blogosphere
* Featured Audio and Video
* Upcoming Meetings and Events
* Updates and Security for 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, and 22.10
* And much more!
== Ubuntu Stats ==
=== Bug Stats ===
* Open: 140789 (+21)
* Critical: 312 (-1)
* Unconfirmed: 70537 (+57)
As always, the Bug Squad needs more help. If you want to get started,
please see: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad
=== Translations ===
* Ukrainian: 87.13% (40947/1156)
* German: 86.39% (43301/97)
* French: 80.62% (61639/6879)
* Spanish: 80.07% (63413/4462)
* Swedish: 77.00% (73153/576)
== Hot in Support ==
=== Ask Ubuntu Top 5 Questions ===
* How to create an alias for a "cat" file usable in a path -
https://askubuntu.com/questions/1446265/how-to-create-an-alias-for-a-cat-file-usable-in-a-path
* Grep ignore array of patterns -
https://askubuntu.com/questions/1446201/grep-ignore-array-of-patterns
* How to mass change many files names using find and mv -
https://askubuntu.com/questions/1447076/how-to-mass-change-many-files-names-using-find-and-mv
* How do I install upstream versions of popular CLI apps (nano, htop,
tmux and lnav)? -
https://askubuntu.com/questions/1446390/how-do-i-install-upstream-versions-of-popular-cli-apps-nano-htop-tmux-and-lna
* How to fix : Unable to install xxxxx: authentication was required -
https://askubuntu.com/questions/1446248/how-to-fix-unable-to-install-xxxxx-authentication-was-required
Ask (and answer!) questions at: https://askubuntu.com/
=== Ubuntu Forums Top 5 Threads ===
* Google Earth Pro install & subsequent errors -
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2482163
* Help removing BTRFS! - https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2482134
* Accidentally deleted Windows after installing Linux -
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2482081
* Clone a larger SSD to a smaller one, dual boot OS.... -
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2482148
* Desktop PC hangs up during boot -
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2482101
Find more support at: https://ubuntuforums.org/
== LoCo Events ==
The following LoCo team events are currently scheduled in the next two weeks:
* Arizona LoCo Team: Virtual Tempe Ubuntu Hour -
https://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/4296-virtual-tempe-ubuntu-hour/
* Arizona LoCo Team: Virtual AZLOCO/PLUG Install-fest/Linux Workshop
- https://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-arizona/4284-virtual-azlocoplug-install-festlinux-workshop/
Looking beyond the next two weeks? Visit the LoCo Team Portal to
browse upcoming events around the world:
https://loco.ubuntu.com/events/
== The Hub ==
=== UbuCon Asia 2023 - Looking for interested local team ===
Youngbin Han advises that UbuCon Asia work continues with the 2022
accounting expected to be done prior to the end of 2022, but moves on
to UbuCon Asia 2023 with a request for "Call for interests"; for the
next city, local community or team to host UbuCon Asia 2023. Giving
details of what is required, submissions are open now and until 14
January 2023.
https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubucon-asia-2023-looking-for-interested-local-team/32781
=== Proposal: Remove Archive Manager from default install ===
Jeremy Bicha reminds us "GNOME 41 dropped Archive Manager
(file-roller) from GNOME Core" and the reason for it, thus Jeremy
proposes that it be dropped from the default Ubuntu Desktop install.
Jeremy tells us how we can test it out, and the support he noticed it
misses, with a note that he'd likely install file-roller himself in
the future.
https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/proposal-remove-archive-manager-from-default-install/32765
* Ubuntu Debates Removing ‘Archive Manager’ from Default Install -
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/12/ubuntu-23-04-archive-manager-remove
=== Ubuntu community Mastodon instance ===
Alan Pope (popey) tells us he has set up a Mastodon server for Ubuntu
Members. Links for more details, or to sign up, are provided.
https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-community-mastodon-instance/32801
=== Ubuntu Redefined Wallpapers Pack ===
Allan Carvalho announces the release of the Ubuntu Redefined wallpaper
pack. We are told it is a set of 23 wallpapers made on a smartphone,
for use on all Ubuntu products, flavors and remixes, including UBPorts
Lomiri. We are told they are 7680x4320 resolution, shared under
Creative Commons license. A link is provided, and we are told they are
created to portray a sense of community, caring for the environment,
plus care of mental health.
https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-redefined-wallpapers-pack/32836
== The Planet ==
=== Lubuntu 23.04 Now Uses PipeWire! Info you should know + Call for Testing ===
Aaron Rainbolt tells us Lubuntu has migrated away from Pulseaudio,
moving to PipeWire audio in the Lubuntu 23.04 release. This post is
written for current users of the Lubuntu development product, warning
they'll need (currently) to manually remove two packages to ensure the
switch to PipeWire fully occurs. Bluetooth support is mentioned, with
a request for users to test it reporting any differences they
experience on this thread. A note on instability is mentioned when
using QEMU and certain hardware, with a request for user testing also.
https://discourse.lubuntu.me/t/lubuntu-23-04-now-uses-pipewire-info-you-should-know-call-for-testing/3907/
== Ubuntu Cloud News ==
* See for yourself: the benefits of chiselled Ubuntu images in action
with an ASP.NET shop demo -
https://ubuntu.com//blog/benefits-chiselled-ubuntu-images-aspnet-eshop-demo
* Chiselled Ubuntu: the perfect present for your containerised and
cloud applications -
https://ubuntu.com//blog/chiselled-containers-perfect-gift-cloud-applications
== Canonical News ==
* Manage Debian, Ubuntu, and derivative Linux distributions with
Landscape Scripts -
https://ubuntu.com//blog/manage-debian-ubuntu-and-derivative-linux-distributions-with-landscape-scripts
* The State of Robotics – 2022 news rewind -
https://ubuntu.com//blog/the-state-of-robotics-2022-review
== In the Press ==
=== Patch now: Serious Linux kernel security hole undercover ===
Steven Vaughan-Nichols reports on a new Linux kernel bug as discovered
by Zero Day Initiative. We are told it's serious & requires immediate
patching, impacting the 5.15 kernel. We are given details on who
developed ksmbd, how the flaw in existing code can be utilized by
malicious code, along with commands we can use to check if our systems
are impacted. No CVE has been allocated, and we told of some more
testing required in kernel procedures.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/patch-now-serious-linux-kernel-security-hole-uncovered/
Some alleviation of concern:
* Back to work, Linux admins: You have a CVSS 10 kernel bug to
address - https://www.theregister.com/2022/12/24/back_to_work_linux_admins/
== In the Blogosphere ==
=== This Simple Desktop Clock GNOME Extension Looks Great on Ubuntu ===
Joey Sneddon writes about a simple Desktop Clock GNOME extension that
puts the current date & time on the GNOME Desktop. It allows placement
on your screen, and is customizable. We are told it currently supports
GNOME 42 & 43 with a link provided.
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/12/desktop-clock-gnome-extension
== Featured Audio and Video ==
=== Ubuntu OnAir: Ubuntu Summit 2022 ===
"Now all the session recordings of the Ubuntu Summit are available, of
all the 3 days:"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtY7_fv0vwo&list=PL-qBHd6_LXWYutOfi0r_jzyqHGmq1vIhf&index=1
=== Ubuntu Portugal Podcast: 226 - Drupal 10, com Ricardo Amaro ===
"Talvez embebidos no espírito natalício developers do Drupal
resolveram oferecer ao mundo a generosa dádiva da publicação do Drupal
10. Aqui no Podcast Ubuntu Portugal, resolvemos saber mais sobre ele e
por isso convidámos o nosso amigo Ricardo Amaro da Drupal Portugal
para nos explicar tudo sobre esta nova versão."
https://podcastubuntuportugal.org/e226/
=== KeepItTechie: Ubuntu New OS Installer | Quick Review ===
"In this video, I check out the newly created operating system
installer for Ubuntu Desktop. Based on reports this new installer will
be included in the upcoming Ubuntu 23.04 release, dubbed name 'Lunar
Lobster'. The new installer is written in flutter programming language
created by Google."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBYTxBH52FY
=== Late Night Linux: Episode 208 ===
"It’s our 2022 in review episode which features Linux in space, gaming
wins and fails, Raspberry Pi drama, the year of user-facing AI,
Canonical and Microsoft, the rise of Mastodon, and more."
https://latenightlinux.com/late-night-linux-episode-208/
== Upcoming Meetings and Events ==
* Developer Membership Board: Mon, December 26, 7pm – 8pm
* Main Inclusion Requests (MIR) Status: Tue, December 27, 3:30pm – 4:00pm
* Technical Board: Tue, December 27, 8pm – 9pm
* Ubuntu Foundations: Thu, December 29, 3pm – 4pm
* Ubuntu Desktop Indaba: Fri, December 30, 5pm – 6pm
Times shown are UTC. For more details and farther dates please visit:
https://fridge.ubuntu.com/calendars/
== Updates and Security for 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, and 22.10 ==
=== Security Updates ===
None reported this period.
=== Ubuntu 18.04 Updates ===
None reported this period.
End of Standard Support: April 2023
=== Ubuntu 20.04 Updates ===
* linux-meta-oem-5.14 5.14.0.1056.54 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/focal-changes/2022-December/037717.html
* linux-signed-oem-5.14 5.14.0-1056.63 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/focal-changes/2022-December/037718.html
End of Standard Support: April 2025
=== Ubuntu 22.04 Updates ===
* linux-restricted-modules-hwe-5.19 5.19.0-28.29~22.04.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017878.html
* linux-meta-hwe-5.19 5.19.0.28.29~22.04.6 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017879.html
* linux-hwe-5.19 5.19.0-28.29~22.04.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017880.html
* linux-signed-hwe-5.19 5.19.0-28.29~22.04.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017881.html
* linux-restricted-signatures-hwe-5.19 5.19.0-28.29~22.04.1 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017882.html
* linux-restricted-modules-nvidia-5.19 5.19.0-1002.2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017883.html
* linux-nvidia-5.19 5.19.0-1002.2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017884.html
* linux-meta-nvidia-5.19 5.19.0.1002.2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017886.html
* linux-signed-nvidia-5.19 5.19.0-1002.2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017885.html
* linux-restricted-signatures-nvidia-5.19 5.19.0-1002.2 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/jammy-changes/2022-December/017887.html
End of Standard Support: April 2027
=== Ubuntu 22.10 Updates ===
* linux-allwinner 5.19.0-1005.5 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009069.html
* linux-meta-allwinner 5.19.0.1005.5 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009070.html
* linux-riscv 5.19.0-1011.12 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009071.html
* linux-meta-riscv 5.19.0.1011.8 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009072.html
* linux-restricted-modules-azure 5.19.0-1016.17 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009073.html
* linux-meta-azure 5.19.0.1016.12 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009074.html
* linux-azure 5.19.0-1016.17 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009076.html
* linux-signed-azure 5.19.0-1016.17 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009075.html
* linux-restricted-signatures-azure 5.19.0-1016.17 -
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kinetic-changes/2022-December/009077.html
End of Life: July 2023
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