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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p>We are happy to announce the release of our latest version, Ubuntu Studio <br>18.04 Bionic Beaver! Unlike the other Ubuntu flavors, this release of Ubuntu <br>Studio is not a Long-Term Suppport (LTS) release. As a regular release, it <br>will be supported for 9 months. Although it is not a Long-Term Support <br>release, it is still based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS which means the components will <br>be supported as usual for a LTS release. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Since it's just out, you may experience some issues, so you might want to wait <br>a bit before upgrading. Please see the release notes for a complete list of <br>changes and known issues at <a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BionicBeaver/ReleaseNotes/">https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BionicBeaver/ReleaseNotes/</a> <br>UbuntuStudio <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Changes in this Release <o:p></o:p></p><p>There are no notable changes in this release since 17.10 Artful Aardvark. <br>Information on newer packages can be found in the release notes at <a href="https://">https://</a> <br>wiki.ubuntu.com/BionicBeaver/ReleaseNotes/UbuntuStudio <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Want to help out? <o:p></o:p></p><p>Ubuntu Studio is maintained by a very small team and we are actively seeking <br>new contributors. We are looking for developers, packagers and testers. Even <br>if you are interested in contributing outside these areas, please do not <br>hesitate to reach out. Your contribution is precious regardless of your field <br>of activity. We are open to volunteers with all expertise levels. Just head <br>over to our contribute page to find out how to get started. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Found a bug? <o:p></o:p></p><p>Taking the time to report bugs makes a huge difference; it's the first step <br>towards improvement! Clear and specific bug reports is the best way to get <br>attention to a problem that needs fixing. The easiest way to create a bug <br>report is with the terminal. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Open one up and type: ubuntu-bug <package> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Read more about this at <a href="https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs">https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>