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- Indie Game Bit.Trip.Runner Added to Ubuntu Software Center1
- Linux Users Ask Logitech for Better Mouse Support2
- Handy Notes App 'Nitro' Adds UbuntuOne Sync3
- Meet the $70 USB 'Minority Report' Device More Accurate Than Kinect4
- Ubuntu 12.10 Renaming 'Update Manager' to 'Software Updater'5
- [How To] Make Chrome Use Native Notifications in Linux6
- Tom's Top 5 Apps for Ubuntu7
- Wil Wheaton: 'Yo Hollywood, Let Me Download Ubuntu'8
- Skype Release Minor Bugfix Update for Linux Client9
- Ubuntu Forums Get Updated Look10
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Handy Notes App ‘Nitro’ Adds UbuntuOne Sync
Handy note-taking app NitroTasks has added task syncing support in its latest release.
The feature uses Ubuntu One or Dropbox to ‘sync’ your to-do lists across all of your computers on which Nitro is installed.
Meet the $70 USB ‘Minority Report’ Device More Accurate Than Kinect
Can you recall Neil Armstrong’s famous words as he set foot on the Moon?
If not then look them up because chances are they will be referenced a lot later this year when the Minority Report-esque ‘Leap’ gesture-controlled interaction device goes on sale.
Indie Game Bit.Trip.Runner Added to Ubuntu Software Center
Retro-styled running game Bit.Trip.Runner is now available to buy on the Ubuntu Software Center.
The critically-acclaimed game is described by its developers as ‘the fastest, most exhilarating music/rhythm-platformer to hit Ubuntu!’.
Linux Users Ask Logitech for Better Mouse Support
Linux users of Logitech’s Performance Mouse MX are asking the hardware company to introduce proper Linux support for the high-end product.
“I recently purchased a Logitech Performance Mouse MX, and I love it.” writes Linux user atarian88 on the Logitech support forms.
“It feels just right in the hand, and it has so much potential. Note the use of the word “potential”; the mouse could be so much better under my operating system of choice.”
ZaReason Android 4.0 Tablet ‘ZaTab’ Shipping Soon
They’re best known for making Ubuntu laptops and PCs but ZaReason are about to dip their toes into fresh waters with the launch of a tablet.
But, unlike the rest of their hardware line up, the ‘ZaTab’ doesn’t come with Ubuntu but the tried-and-tested tablet Android 4.0 operating system.
Ubuntu 12.10 Renaming ‘Update Manager’ to ‘Software Updater’
For Ubuntu 12.10 the ‘Update Manager’ tool has been retitled to ‘Software Updater’ – a subtle retitling that affirms the applications role and purpose on the desktop.
Wil Wheaton: ‘Yo Hollywood, Let Me Download Ubuntu’
Having boldly gone where no-one had gone before, it was no surprise to learn that actor Wil Wheaton is concerned about the erosion of ‘Net Neutrality’ – the principle that all web traffic, users and access should be treated the same.
Illustrating this point in a post on his blog this weekend, the famed Star Trek actor rallied against the perception pushed by the Entertainment industries that ‘torrent traffic = piracy’.
Spotify For Linux Adds Tumblr Sharing, Playlist Radio Streams
A minor update to the Spotify Preview for Linux client is available to download.
A handful of new features are present in the release, which was originally intended to appear at the same time as the Windows and Mac builds. Sadly, a last-minute build error pushed this back a few days – but kudos for the intention, right?
Skype Release Minor Bugfix Update for Linux Client
It lives! Skype have issued a small bugfix update to the static package of their Linux client.
Ubuntu Forums Get Updated Look
After six long years (i’m making that up, but it does feel like a horrendously long time) the Ubuntu Forums has added a new theme that matches the revamped Ubuntu branding introduced around the time of Ubuntu 10.04.
UDS-Q Summary: Bye-Bye Unity 2D, Hello GNOME-Shell Spin
Annnnnnd the Ubuntu Developer Summit is over for another 6 months.
Five days, 40 hours, lots of beer, frivolity and discussion have lead to a set of potential plans for the Ubuntu 12.10 release.
Wikipedia Unity Lens Adds Snippets, Thumbnails in Latest Update
The Wikipedia lens for Ubuntu’s Unity dash we wrote about several days back has been updated.
Visually the Lens now looks neater, sporting article snippets and thumbnails (where applicable) thanks to use of the ‘card view’ layout available to developers.
Want it? Read on for the details.
Linux, Ubuntu Discussed on Greek TV [Video]
Ubuntu and free-software was the topic of discussion on Greek TV channel ‘Sunny’ earlier this morning.
Nick Kakouros from Greek technology site osarena.net appeared to talk about open-source software, Linux, Ubuntu and the ‘global scale’ of free software within the context of the economy, government, etc.
Skype for Linux ‘Not Dead’
After Microsoft’s aquisition of Skype – the worlds most popular VoIP application – many users had assumed that it marked the beginning of the end for the clients’ life on Linux.
But, in an attempt to assuage fears, Skype have given a short statement on their position…
Ubuntu 12.10 Daily Images Go Live
Just when you thought the roller-coaster had stopped the daily builds of Ubuntu 12.10 (Pre-alpha) go live.
If you’re thinking of downloading and installing Qunatal do be aware that there’s very little to see in terms of changes yet – much of the detail is still being hammered out at this weeks Ubuntu Developer Summit.