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Idea #21114: It's hard to find the newest testing versions of Ubuntu

Written by korin43 the 19 Aug 09 at 06:16. Related project: ubuntu.com. Status: New
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I decided to try the new alpha version of Ubuntu 9.10 recently. So I did a Google search for "ubuntu 9.10" and the top hits were alpha 1 and alpha 3, so I chose alpha 3 thinking it was the most recent. Nowhere on the page was there any mention that there is an alpha 4 currently out, and the only way to find the alpha versions is by search (since they aren't mentioned on the front page).

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Solution #1: Put a disclaimer on old testing pages
Written by korin43 the 19 Aug 09 at 06:16.
At the top of the page for Ubuntu 9.10 alphas 1-3 there should be a disclaimer saying "This is not the current release. Please use Ubuntu 9.10 alpha 4 instead." (with a link)
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Solution #2: Add a link to Ubuntu Wiki
Written by vektor the 19 Aug 09 at 07:56.
At the moment, there is no simple way to reach the latest Alpha version from Ubuntu main page.

So I suggest to add a link to
* Ubuntu Wiki ( https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing ), or even
* Ubuntu | Get Involved ( http://www.ubuntu.com/community/participate )
pointing to the latest Alpha version.
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Solution #3: Download development release
Written by antwan911 the 21 Aug 09 at 19:06.
Everyone can quickly find the getubuntu download page on ubuntu.com, why not place a link under 'Even more options' showing the latest development release for the upcoming version.

By placing it on say http://ubuntu.com/getubuntu/development it's more likely to rank higher on searches than the ubuntu wiki or community pages, better resolving the problem korin43 specified and would really make getubuntu the only place to get Ubuntu from, regardless of version or stability.
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Solution #4: "Experimental" or "Testing" link on the Ubuntu homepage
Written by jward the 4 Sep 09 at 18:59.
On the homepage (www.ubuntu.com), up in top right corner there should be a link for "Experimental" or "Testing" releases. This could be followed by a page with short, to the point easily identifiable warning about the fact that "the release you are going to download is highly experimental. If you've never used Ubuntu before please "click here" and download the latest stable versions" and other obvious warnings.

This link being in the top corner means it's not too obvious for new users, they'll just look towards the centre of the page for what Ubuntu all about and ultimately toward downloading a stable copy.

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slashdotaccount wrote on the 3 Sep 09 at 09:30
Just enter http://www.ubuntu.com/testing in your browser...


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