Ubuntu GNOME 16.10 Beta 1 has been released as part of the Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak launch.
Xubuntu has decided to skip the Beta 1 release.
Yakkety Yaks release coincides with the fact that Linux celebrated a 25th birthday yesterday.
The distro is in beta phase and you may encounter many bugs during its installation.
Beta 1 includes a number of software updates that are ready for wider testing.
Always ensure your system is up to date before reporting bugs.
As of this moment, the following Yakkety Yak versions are available for users.
source: www.techworm.net