What’s new in Ubuntu 12.10 Alpha 1? Well, the big changes in Ubuntu 12.10 Alpha 1 are the Linux kernel 3.4.0-5.11 packages, based on the Linux kernel 3.4 upstream release, and the fact that the CD and DVD ISO images were united into a single 800 MB USB image. But first, take a look at the Ubuntu 12.10 Alpha 1 screenshot tour!