Kubuntu 13.04 and Edubuntu 13.04 Alpha 1 released for testing

courtesy: Edubuntu

On December 6, 2012 Canonical has announced the first alpha release for Kubuntu 13.04 and Edubuntu 13.04 code name "Raring Ringtail" . As you already know that Ubuntu 13.04 will not be available as an Alpha release as it was decided at UDS (Ubuntu Developer Summit). The only development version for Ubuntu 13.04 will be its first Beta Release which will be available on 28th March 2013.

New in Edubuntu 13.04 Alpha 1

The following packages have been added:

• vym - mindmapping tool
• klavaro - flexible touch-typing tutor
• krecipes - recipe manager and collection of recipes
• gramps - genealogical research program
• chemtool - chemical structures drawing program
• fritzing - easy to use electronics design software
• einstein - puzzle game inspired by Einstein's puzzle

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Linux Mint 14 "Nadia" KDE RC Released

courtesy:http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=2244

Clement Lefebvre, father of Linux Mint which is based on Ubuntu announced the RC ( Release Candidate) of Linux Mint 14 code name "Nadia" KDE version.

"The team is proud to announce the release of Linux Mint 14 KDE RC. KDE is a vibrant, innovative, advanced, modern looking and full-featured desktop environment. This edition features all the improvements from the latest Linux Mint release on top of KDE 4.9." said Clement Lefebvre in the official release announcement

Features of Linux Mint 14 KDE RC

• Based on Ubuntu 12.10
• Linux kernel 3.5.0
• KDE 4.9
• Improved Software Manager app
• Upstream Components
• Artwork improvements

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