Kubuntu 13.10

Welcome to Kubuntu 13.10, a brand new version with the latest KDE software to enjoy.

Upgrading from Previous Versions Download a Disk Image 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 for a complete walkthrough. Download a Bootable images and put it onto a DVD or USB. Burning ISO Guide.

Kubuntu 13.10 Highlights

KDE Plasma and Applications 4.11

New versions of KDE’s Software Compilation 4.11 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.

Muon Discover





A friendly new way to discover and install applications.

User Manager





A simpler way to manage your system users. For advanced management of groups or LDAP users install ”kuser”.

Wireless Setup in Installer





You can now setup Wifi networking from the installer making it easier to install updates and extra packages during the install.

KDE Telepathy with Better Text Editing and Improved Notifications

New Network Manager applet

The new Network Manager applet gives a simpler UI for connecting to a range of network types.

About System





For a summary of the OS you have installed use the new About System page in System Settings.

Documentation





Let’s welcome our Kubuntu Docs back in this release! Available through the Help menu and on docs.kubuntu.org.

Graphics

We 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.

App Versions

For a list of versions of applications and OS components see the Kubuntu on Distrowatch page.

Commercial Support





Our commercial support offering is now open, available for those who need the reassurance of help on the end of a phone line.

Merchandise

The new Kubuntu shop now sells smart polo shirts. Buy one to help support the Kubuntu project.

Donations

Kubuntu is available at no cost but open for donations. We spend your donations on supporting the further development of Kubuntu, all logged and fully transparent.

Known Problems

To successfully install Kubuntu 13.10 on a UEFI or SecureBoot system automatic installation of updates needs to be enabled during installation (Bug:1242417)

Network management crash on upgrade (Bug:1231360)

USB installation media fails to boot if created with persistence enabled (Bug:1239833)

Additional issues being tracked can be found at Kubuntu 13.10 Milestoned bugs.

Issues in the installer, graphics and kernel are listed on the common release notes.

Feedback

You can give us feedback on the Kubuntu Google+ page.