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Ubuntu 10.04 hit by major bug on release day
As it turns out, after the final release ISOs were already created (or "spun" in Ubuntu geek-speak), a critical bug came up; and no, I don't mean something like "OMG, we put the window buttons on the wrong side!". I mean something like "once you install Ubuntu, you will not be able to boot your other operating system." Oops. It doesn't kill the other OS, and it's fixable when it happens (it's a problem with the GRUB2 bootloader configuration), but it's certainly not something you want to have happen to people just trying out your OS (or even upgrading from previous versions).
Granted -- it doesn't happen with each and every installation, but it can happen. The Ubuntu team considered a quick-fix, but eventually went for the more responsible (and safer, in terms of PR) option of re-spinning the ISOs. However, re-spinning all ISOs would push the release into May, which would be a PR flop in itself. So they're just re-spinning some of the most popular ones, like the x86 and x64 desktop releases, as well as the Netbook remix. Exciting stuff!
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Subscribe to commentsTrinae A RossApr 29th 2010 3:40PM
So does this mean no Ubuntu release parties? Waiting a little longer isn't a killer, but I was hoping to get my install done tonight and spend the weekend just marvel at it's awesomeness!
paulApr 29th 2010 1:42PM
Will this delay make the release version 10.05? ;)
I'm kind of disappointed though, I was definitely looking forward to the official release today. Bummer.
5hRreDDyApr 29th 2010 7:49PM
That's exactly what I was thinking. I wouldn't be surprised if they did do that, but if all they're doing is fixing one bug, then it should stay as 10.04.
BrandonMay 3rd 2010 11:29PM
Do you realize its .04 and .10 because they are the months they are released?
Dark-MindApr 29th 2010 10:28PM
http://releases.ubuntu.com/lucid/
it's already there ;P
Michael StruwigApr 29th 2010 1:57PM
You can still grab the release, I've got a hold of the 10.04 final ISO (earlier today, before the bug was discovered, admittedly).
http://releases.ubuntu.com/10.04/
Go to the link and scroll down.
Luckily the bug didn't affect me, Windows 7 and Ubuntu 10.04 are happily humming together. But I'll be grabbing the new ISO the moment it's out.
kevjohnApr 29th 2010 2:39PM
You know what's growing to be one of my top gripes about the 'net? Giant pictures of insects and spiders popping out at you from unexpected places. Sorry, just a pet peeve of mine.
tarunApr 29th 2010 2:43PM
Okay.. Thnx for the info.. But im a little confused-- the iso images at the current moment are bug affected or not( i mean there was a certain delay in release, so did they fixed it)???
CruxApr 29th 2010 4:09PM
It's not hard to fix grub. Yes, it sucks that the initial release had this problem, but were talking about a few lines of text in the grub boot loader and you're good to go. Unless I'm reading this wrong?
SebastianApr 29th 2010 2:59PM
I just upgraded from 9.10 and it works. I had a little "error" but upon restarting and "fixing" some packages, the installation worked just fine. So far, I'm pleased with it.
Trinae A RossApr 29th 2010 3:42PM
Woot! 10.4 is up. Downloading now.
Gilbert PalauApr 29th 2010 8:23PM
.... and this is why I stick with OSX
JoshuaApr 29th 2010 9:06PM
Because you like an OS that sucks?
Gilbert PalauApr 30th 2010 4:06AM
It works for me... =), I can do all my graphic work, design and play my games.
But opinions are like fishes in the sea, they are all different.
I'm just happy, I have never had to deal with a BUG like that on Launch date...
David432111May 3rd 2010 11:34AM
@Gilbert Palau
I seem to remember a certain guest account bug....
KeegdnaBApr 29th 2010 9:38PM
I think this happened to me, but it might have been a near botching of adjusting my partitions.
In any case, I just had to pop in my Win7 install disk and run the repair utility and it was fine.
ffatmanApr 29th 2010 10:34PM
"once you install Ubuntu, you will not be able to boot your other operating system."
OMG! It's Windows' bug, sorry, in Windows it's a feature.
Drew GreenApr 29th 2010 10:45PM
How is the Ubuntu installer destroying the boot records of other OS' a "Windows Feature"? You fail at dissing Windows.
GoreApr 29th 2010 11:17PM
Thank god I read this, I just downloaded the new Ubuntu release today! I won't install until the fix is ready, which is, btw gonna be when?
gantderisingApr 30th 2010 1:22AM
There's a bug with xorg where in Virtual Box, i installed then reboot and it through a monitor not found error. irritating.