Posts from September 2010

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Linux.conf.au announces list of mini-conferences for LCA2011

Linux.conf.au - the annual Australian Linux conference has announced its mini-conference list with highlights such as freedom in the cloud, rocketry and the business of open source. The organizers state LCA2011 has "the most exciting and substantial array of lca miniconfs to date." Full story after the break.

7 September 2010
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Bringing the bling back: Crazy custom compiz effect

Bored of your desktop bling? Want something new and jaw-dropping? A reader by the name of Larry might just have something for you...

7 September 2010
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Jabber client Gajim 0.14 released – gets audio/video support, gelolocation & more

The latest version of desktop jabber application Gajim has been released. Download instructions and lots more info inside.

7 September 2010

OMG! Exclusive: Interview with GNOME co-founder Federico Mena

The OMG! team sit down for an exclusive interview with Frederico Mena, one the founding fathers of GNOME. Federico along with Miguel de Icaza worked together in the late 90s to start the GNOME project - the desktop environment that Ubuntu and many other distros use. Everyone knows and loves it, but how did it all start?

7 September 2010
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OMG Video: Probing Your Box, Grub 2 and You!

If I had to pick one horror story that I get messaged about the most, it would be the dreaded bootloader. “It’s missing” or “I have a black screen of death..” and some people edit […]

6 September 2010
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Improved Emesene & Pidgin Docky helpers

Fed up with your Emesene docky helper not working as you'd like? Download these slick improved helpers for Pidgin & Emesene by Argentine reader Nicolas. They really are ace.

6 September 2010
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IRC app Smuxi 0.8 released, adds messaging menu support, notifications & lots more!

The latest release of Smuxi IRC client has been released, bringing with it a whole host of new fetaures, functions and fixes. Details, screenshots and (of course) download information is waiting for you after the jump.

6 September 2010
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GNOME Activity Journal goes on steroids

The boys on the Activity Journal team managed to boost the performance up to an average of 620% It now navigates quicker and loads faster than ever. Funny enough that even the memory consumption went down. Look […]

6 September 2010
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New Ubuntu font giving Maverick a miss?

Will the new Ubuntu font be landing in Maverick or is it too late? A bug report opened up by Alan Bell lends some discussion to whether we'll see the font commissioned by Dalton Maag grace Ubuntu 10.10 with its presence or not.

6 September 2010
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uTorrent Server Alpha for Linux Available for Testing

uTorrent fans impatient at the forthcoming & fully native Linux port will be pleased to learn that an alpha version of uTorrent Server is already available to test. Download link and press spiel in the full rundown.

6 September 2010
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Use FreeGuide to see TV Listings from your desktop

FreeGuide is an application that displays TV guides right on your desktop. It can be found nestled on the shelves within the Ubuntu Software Centre and whilst not the most glamorous of applications to look at (QT3, boo hiss) it's easy to set up, easy to use but very slow to download listings if you select too many channels. More detailed analysis, screenshots and a one-click install button after the jump.

6 September 2010
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Clementine music player RC adds iPod support, wiiremote control & more

Amarok 1.4 inspired music player Clementine is now in release candidate mode for its forthcoming 'point 5' release. There are lots of performance and bug fixes as well as some tasty new features. More info after el jump!

6 September 2010