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What it’s like at UDS, video
What’s it like at an Ubuntu Developer Summit? Luckily I got a hold of a high definition Canonical video camera thanks to Amber Graner and the folks doing the video stuff for UDS. Let me show you what UDS is like. Direct (.avi) download: http://www.sendspace.com/file/i5gpm9 The song is “Time to Pretend” by MGMT off their album, [...]
Next-gen file system May be default in UBuntu 10.10
Scott James Remnant of the Ubuntu Foundations team has mentioned that the next-generation BTRFS filesystem could very well be the default filesystem for Maverick installs, stating in his blog post: – “We are going to be doing the work to have btrfs as an installation option, and we have not ruled out making it the [...]
Rekonq to be Kubuntu 10.10′s default browser
We’re hearing that Kubuntu 10.10 will see Rekonq installed as the default browser. Features Rekonq may not have a plugin library but it does have AdBlock support baked in the application itself. It also boast a really impressive semi-tabbed ‘start page’ speed-dial with four separate views (Favourites, Closed tabs. Bookmarks and History) It’s light, fast and compatible with [...]
Jorge Castro acts like a dork; demos U1MS beer
There are no words to describe this. Article originally appeared on omgubuntu.co.uk
Ubuntu 10.10 Application Lineup sees no major changes
The desktop application selection for Ubuntu 10.10 was discussed in-depth this afternoon at UDS and, image application aside, there will be no major changes to the set of applications shipped by default Ubuntu 10.10 App Line-up Rhythmbox will remain the default music player for Maverick Shotwell replaces F-Spot Firefox will remain the default browser but [...]
See Ya F-Spot! Shotwell to be default Image App in Ubuntu 10.10
Although F-Spot currently maintains the comfortable position as the default image management and editing application in Ubuntu 10.04, Maverick will see the much-derided application dethroned in favour of photo management application Shotwell. The decision, confirmed at the Ubuntu Developer Summit, had long been mooted. What’s Shotwell? The developers describe it as: – “…a digital photo [...]
UDS-M: Ubuntu 10.10 Netbook Edition default applications: No significant change from Lucid
The Default Application Selection for Ubuntu 10.10 Netbook edition was today discussed at the Ubuntu Developer Summit in Belgium – and threw up a few surprises! Chromium is to become the default browser for Ubuntu Netbook Edition – at least until Alpha 3! Evolution Express – the successor to the Anjal interface – was seriously [...]
UDS-M: Chromium to be default browser in Ubuntu 10.10 Netbook Edition
The Opensource Chromium browser – the base behind Google Chrome – will be the default browser in Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Netbook Edition – at least until Alpha 3! Speed The decision, taken today in the Default Netbook App Selection session at the Ubuntu Developer Summit, was based on a variety of reasons not least of [...]
UDS-M: Ubuntu Netbook Edition global menu is going to rock; demonstration
There were a couple of UDS sessions today that covered the new global menu for Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Netbook Edition. It was decided that the global menu will be tested in Maverick Netbook Edition and a PPA will be available for Lucid users to help test as well. During the first testing phase, both the menu [...]
UDS-M: Sound menu Changes coming In Ubuntu Maverick
Ubuntu 10.10 will see the introduction of a ‘unified sound menu’, designed to allow users to easily control music playback and control over-all sound volume; staking itself on more than just managing volume, but managing applications that use the sound menu. The menu will act as a “remote control†for Rhythmbox allowing users to change [...]
UDS-M: Me Menu getting improvements for Maverick
The Me Menu in Ubuntu 10.04 is getting much needed improvements for Ubuntu 10.10 based on user feedback and research conducted recently. Some new features and bug fixes planned from the UDS session: Notifications to confirm that your broadcast message has been sent A label for the text field to make it more obvious what [...]
Tyler on Ubuntu: Why Netbooks are bringing the future
In case you’ve been hiding under a rock, or hang around people who exclusively use Mac hardware, then you’ve witnessed the explosion of the Netbook. Small, light, less then 10 inches, and with impressive levels of battery life, netbooks have gone from toy to everywhere in 2 years, and have now settled into an area [...]
UDS-M: Design, design, design!
Design. The word on everyones lips after the release of Lucid Lynx, at least around these parts! The Canonical design team has only been around for one year, that is, two releases. They’re a very new team and they have copped perhaps the largest amount of flak from the community than any other Canonical team. [...]
Ubuntu Developer Summit Maverick plenary and keynote: New Ubuntu "instant on", netbook shell, more
Well, here I am at the Ubuntu Developer Summit in Brussels, Belgium. Yesterday I got to head into Brussels and have a look around with a couple of Italian friends from the Italy LoCo team. But today, everyone is refreshed and ready to get some work and make Maverick the rocking release it should be. [...]