Posts from September 2010

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Preview proposed Edubuntu installation slideshow

We take a look at the proposed installer slideshow for Edubuntu - the official Ubuntu 'spin' targeted for use in learning environments such as schools, universities and preschools.

6 September 2010
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Kazam Screencasting tool 0.1 released – the bar just got raised

Kazam screencasting tool has released it's first version - and boy am I impressed. We first introduced Kazam back in June of this year under the title 'making screencasting tools modern'. At the time we were immensely impressed with not only the idea but the beautiful execution in design proposed for the application. Sadly the design was just that - a design. Until today.

5 September 2010

Lubuntu Control Centre proposal is beautiful AND ready to test!

Everyone and their budgie knows that I have a very soft spot for the lightweight LXDE based Ubuntu spin 'Lubuntu'. It's nippy, pretty & packs in a lot of potential. The community around it is also incredibly talented - take this beautiful control centre application created and designed by Leszek Lesner.

5 September 2010
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Sparkleshare hits Beta, adds easy-start guide

Sparkleshare - the open-source cloud storage (think Dropbox) alternative - has hit its first beta milestone. Download links, choicey quotes and the usual waffle are all tucked inside, so hit the 'more please' link.

5 September 2010
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Indicator-Keylock: control and monitor caps, num & scroll lock from the panel

Everyone knows that I'm partial to small but useful applets so this next one - for monitoring and controlling caps/num/scroll lock - is yet another great addition to Indicator-Applet arsenal.

5 September 2010
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How to install Adobe Air in Ubuntu 10.10 64bit

A reader called Joshua stopped by the OMG! Inbox and asked whether I could post a quick guide to installing Adobe Air on Ubuntu 10.10 64bit. So Joshua - and other early adopters missing their Air fix - here is a quick tutorial.

5 September 2010
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‘Ubuntu sunrise’ plymouth theme adds awe to boot time

Bored of the relatively plain default plymouth theme that Ubuntu ships with? You can easily sass it up with themes like this one, called 'ubuntu sunrise, by dinin over on Gnome-look.

5 September 2010
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OMG! gone silent in RSS? Oops. My fault.

Have we gonna all schtum in your RSS reader? Well, it's our fault. You need to update your feed addresses to point to our swanky new one. Note that the majority of users are unaffected by this.

5 September 2010
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Busyhot panel applet monitors CPU load, temperature

Monitor CPU load and temperature from your panel using this neat little tool by the developers of Fotoxx.

4 September 2010
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Software Centre adds first ‘paid’ app – Fluendo DVD Player

The very first purchasable application lands in the Ubuntu 10.10 Software Centre. Obligatory screenshots after the break.

4 September 2010
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Ambiance theme for… Sony Ericsson phones (!)

Owners of Sony Ericsson handsets (non-android, natch) who want to bring a little Ubuntu style to their mobile experience will -love- the following Ambiance theme designed specifically for that purpose. Make the jump to find out how you can get your sweaty palms all over it.

4 September 2010
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Lubuntu fails to gain official Ubuntu spin status this cycle

Lubuntu will not become an official Ubuntu ‘spin’ this cycle, Julien Lavergne has confirmed on the Lubuntu mailing list. Lubuntu had hoped to gain official status during the Lucid cycle before shifting its goal to Maverick. So why hasn’t it gained the official stamp of Ubuntu? Lubuntu developer Julien suggests some reasons why after the break.

4 September 2010