Added link which explains audio group issues on Ubuntu

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diff --git a/_manual/03_setting-up-your-system/08_platform-specifics/01_ubuntu-linux.html b/_manual/03_setting-up-your-system/08_platform-specifics/01_ubuntu-linux.html
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--- a/_manual/03_setting-up-your-system/08_platform-specifics/01_ubuntu-linux.html
+++ b/_manual/03_setting-up-your-system/08_platform-specifics/01_ubuntu-linux.html
@@ -115,22 +115,13 @@ title: Ubuntu Linux
 </dd>
 <dt>What is the problem?</dt>
 <dd>
-<p>
-  This relatively simple system ought to be the basis for excellent
-  cooperation between PulseAudio and JACK. Unfortunately, it relies on
-  everything being correctly configured for it to work, and Ubuntu
-  have repeatedly failed to get this configuration correct.
-</p>
 <p>
   The specific issues known at this time (spring 2013) are:
   <ul>
     <li>a bug in PulseAudio that causes it not to give up the
-      soundcard when JACK asks</li>
-    <li>bad package dependency information that causes a critical
-      package to be missing even when JACK and PulseAudio are
-      installed</li>
-    <li>a bug that causes JACK to freeze up when told to stop, 
-      causing issues with restarting</li>
+      soundcard when JACK asks (<a href="https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pulseaudio/+bug/1163638">LP: #1163638</a></li>
+    <li>a bug that causes jackdbus v.1.9.8 (jackd does not suffer from this) to freeze up when told to stop, 
+      causing issues with restarting (<a href="https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/precise/+source/jackd2/+bug/956438">LP: #956438</a></li>
   </ul>
 </dd>
 <dt>Symptoms</dt>
@@ -139,8 +130,6 @@ title: Ubuntu Linux
   <ul>
     <li>Cannot start JACK (though see the next section for other
       causes of this)</li>
-    <li>JACK starts but there is no sound coming from Ardour or other
-    applications that use JACK.</li>
   </ul>
 </p>
 </dd>
@@ -175,9 +164,19 @@ title: Ubuntu Linux
   <dt>How to fix</dt>
   <dd>
     <p>
+      Make sure the file /etc/security/limits.d/audio.conf exists. If it is
+      named /etc/security/limits.d/audio.conf.disabled, rename it to the former.
       Run the command <code>sudo usermod -a -G
         audio <em>YOUR-LOGIN-NAME</em></code>. Then logout and login again.
+      On Ubuntu Studio the user is a member of audio group by default, but not
+      on other flavors. Read more about why <a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Audio/TheAudioGroup">here</a>
     </p>
   </dd>
 </dl>
-
+  <h2>Reporting Issues</h2>
+<p>Given the difficulties in supporting Ubuntu and the limited time/resources of the Ardour team, the <code>Ubuntu Studio Project</code> has requested that issues and bug reports related to Ubuntu, Ubuntu Studio and other derivitives be directed to them.<p>
+<h4>Contact Information for Ubuntu Studio</h4>
+<p><a href="http://ubuntustudio.org" target="_blank">The Ubuntu Studio Homepage</a></p>
+<p><a href="http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=335" target="_blank">The Ubuntu Studio Forums.</a></p>
+<p><a href="https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio/MailLists" target="_blank">Information on the Ubuntu Studio Mailing Lists.</a></p>
+<p><a href="https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio/IRC" target-"_blank">Information on the Ubuntu Studio IRC channel.</a> #ubuntustudio on irc.freenode.net</p>