Categories: GnomeNews

Wily Werewolf (15.10) Beta 2 Released

Hi everyone,

Less than a month from now and Ubuntu GNOME 15.10 will be released. Are you excited and interested to see what we have been working on for the last 5 months? because we have good news for you.

We’re delighted to announce the release of Ubuntu GNOME Wily Werewolf (15.10) Beta 2 (Final Beta).

First thing first, kindly have a read at:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WilyWerewolf/Beta2/UbuntuGNOME

So, what’s new with this Beta 2 of Ubuntu GNOME Wily Werewolf (15.10)?

Software Updates

  • GNOME Shell 3.16
  • Most of GNOME 3.16
  • GNOME getting started guide is included and will run on first login
  • Sponsored
  • Replaced Shotwell with GNOME Photos
  • GNOME Music is installed by default
  • Bluez 5
  • Support to use syncevolution with GNOME Online Accounts (GOA)
  • Adwaita Dark Theme support for Ubuntu Software Centre
  • New Ubiquity Slide Show
  • Experimental wayland session is now available. Install gnome-session-wayland and then select “GNOME on wayland” from login screen (Only works with OSS GPU drivers).

    Sponsored

For more information, please visit the Release Notes page.

Thanks a million to each and everyone who has helped, supported,contributed and tested Ubuntu GNOME because those who made this yet another successful milestone!

We can’t wait until the final release of 15.10, can you?

Thank you!

P.S.
Please accept my apology for the late announcement as I had no Internet connection.

Ubuntu Server Admin

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