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1+# Unity8
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3+A convergent desktop environment.
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6+[![Unity 8](http://ubuntufun.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/screenshot20160518_232322980.png)](https://unity8.io)
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9+### How to install
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11+The latest development preview of Unity8 for desktop can be installed on Ubuntu 16.04 (xenial) and 18.04 (bionic) as follows:
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13+1. Run the install script
14+```
15+bash <(wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ubports/unity8-desktop-install-tools/master/install.sh)
16+```
17+2. Reboot, select "unity8" at the login prompt, and enjoy :)
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20+**NOTE:** The above installation instructions currently only work on Ubuntu 16.04 (xenial) and 18.04 (bionic). Please be aware that the script will install the latest *development preview* of Unity8 for desktop. ***Expect bugs!*** Only install this preview if you understand the risks and are willing/able to fix your system if the preview breaks anything. You are advised *not* to install this preview onto a production system.
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22+See [CODING](CODING.md) for build instructions.
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24+
25+### Where to report issues
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27+Issues related to the version of Unity8 for desktop (the latest development preview) installed using the above instructions should be reported on the [Unity8 issue tracker](https://github.com/ubports/unity8/issues) in *this* repository.
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29+Note that issues related to the version of Unity8 that currently runs on Ubuntu Touch devices should *NOT* be reported in this repository, but instead should be reported on the [Ubuntu Touch issue tracker](https://github.com/ubports/ubuntu-touch/issues). This will change once Ubuntu Touch moves to the latest version of Unity8.
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31+
32+### What works / what does not work
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34+*This list is incomplete, please help improve it*
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36+What works:
37+- Most Wayland apps work
38+- Many report being able to log in using LightDM, but may require a few attempts
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40+Does not work:
41+- Most Xapps don't (yet) work
42+- Proprietary drivers don't (yet) work
43+- Many report being unable to log in using GDM
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45+
46+### Get involved
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48+* [Kanban-Board](https://github.com/ubports/unity8/projects/1)
49+* If you are interesting in helping us in any way you can join [Unity8 Forum](https://forums.ubports.com/category/36/unity8).
50+* For reporting bugs or filing feature-requests, please use the project’s [issues page](https://github.com/ubports/unity8/issues).
51+* For IM you can join our Telegram group [for Developer users](https://t.me/UBports_Unity8).