Kubuntu 7.04 has been released and is available now.

Kubuntu 7.04 stepped over the edge, becoming the feistiest release to date. Improved desktop, updated applications and increased usability features are just a few of the surprises with this latest release. The goal for Kubuntu 7.04, codenamed Feisty Fawn, was to continue on the creation of a secure and stable environment, working towards the perfect KDE based operating system. Starting with the excellent base of Ubuntu and an implementation of KDE, Kubuntu 7.04 set out to smooth the rough edges and polish the future of Kubuntu. The development team has succeeded and is very happy to bring you this new release. We hope you enjoy your Kubuntu 7.04 system.

New in Kubuntu 7.04

Desktop

The K Desktop Environment, a powerful graphical desktop environment, combines the ease of use, contemporary functionality, and outstanding graphical design with the technological superiority of the Kubuntu operating system. The stable release of KDE in Kubuntu 7.04 is version 3.5.6.

System Management

Kubuntu has once again restructured the way you manage your system. Split into General and Advanced, all aspects of system management are right at your fingertips. Look & Feel, Network & Connectivity, and System Administration are just a couple of the sections available for configuration. New to 7.04 is the Wine Applications configuration, so if you are using Wine to run Windows applications, this new configuration utility will be your new friend.

Printer Management

New to 7.04 is special printer management for owners of Hewlett Packard printers. For users who do not own one of these printers the basic printer configuration is still available via the Systems Settings application. Printer configuration, management, and sharing have never been easier. Printer sharing is now available with your installation of Kubuntu. For the HP printers we urge you to try out the new HPLIP Toolbox (KMenu -> System -> HPLIP Toolbox (Printer Toolbox)).

Power Management

Guidance Power Manager has been improved even further for 7.04. You now have the option to select how you would like to scale your CPU while using the power of the battery on your laptop. Dynamic, Powersave and Performance are your options for scaling. There are also options for how your system should react when you close the laptop lid and how to handle low power from the battery.

Photo Management

Digikam, Gwenview, Kooka, KPDF and KSnapshot have you covered for your graphics and photo management needs. For those old photos you have stored in a drawer, use your scanner with Kooka and get to scanning. Once you have scanned in your new photos, fire up digiKam to import and manage those photos. Gwenview is the viewing utility of choice for viewing your saved images and with KPDF you can view all of the PDFs as you wish. Want to show off your groovy Kubuntu system to your friends and family? Press the print screen key and take that screenshot with KSnapshot.

MultimediaK3b, Kaffeine and Amarok

Watch your videos, listen to your music and rip your CDs with Kubuntu. K3b (version 1.0) is the CD and DVD one-stop-shop. Whether you need to copy, rip or burn, K3b is the application you have forever longed for. Get your energy by watching videos with the Kaffeine media player, and with a couple of extra clicks and configurations watch your favourite DVDs. Music has never been sweeter when using the Amarok music player. Whether you are playing your ripped albums or you streaming from neighbour on Last.fm, Amarok has the note for you.

Local HelpTopic Based Help via KHelpCenter

New in 7.04 is the use of a topic based help system. Gone are the times of handbooks when you are looking for help. The new system was designed after research into the various types of help systems. Now when you go to KMenu -> Help, and you click the Kubuntu System Documentation, help should be easier. View this documentation by going to KMenu -> Help or by opening Konqueror and clicking on System Documentation.

NetworkingKNetworkManager

KNetworkManager, the new network manager for Kubuntu, makes it easier to manage your network connections, both ethernet and wireless, no matter the encryption, safely and easily. Zeroconf (zero configuration) is enabled by default allowing you to easily connect to services on your local network. So no matter your networking experience or your type of connection, Kubuntu has you covered.

OEM InstallationOEM Installation

The OEM Installer has received a much needed facelift making it easier to setup and configure. The installer allows PC manufacturers and OEMs to install Kubuntu onto a system and when the end user receives the system they are provided the ability to input information specific to them.

WinFOSS - Windows Free Software

Not only can you use Kubuntu and install Kubuntu from the Desktop CD or the DVD, but you also have some popular Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) available to install on your Microsoft Windows operating system. Advantages of this software include being absolutely free of charge, being free to modify and being free to copy and distribute. The applications provided are: Scribus, an advanced desktop publishing utility; Mozilla Firefox, a secure and fast web browser and Mozilla Thunderbird, a full-featured email client - reclaim your inbox!

Localisation

https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/feisty/+translations

• Integration of language install with KDE's language configuration.
• Automatic setup of non-Latin input methods
• Menu item translations included in language packs for faster integration of new and updated translations, provided through Rosetta.
• Due to the late opening of documentation translations, translations for the Kubuntu documentation will be in the first set of updates.

If you need help deciding between the PC (x86) and the 64-bit (x86_64) versions, more information can be found by reading the Q & A - Which Version? PC or 64-bit?


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