Posts from September 2011

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The Purfect Ubuntu 11.10 Login Sound?

Opinion is split over whether or not the default Ubuntu login sound needs a refresh. Just what could it be replaced with? Reader Tony Lawrence suggested the following sound...

13 September 2011
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Help California Loco Run An Ubuntu Booth @LibertopiaFest

Want to help spread Ubuntu? Read on...

13 September 2011
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Series: Introduction to Ubuntu Development – Part 4

This is the fourth article in a series to explain the basics of Ubuntu Development in a way that does not require huge amounts of background and goes through concepts, tools, processes and infrastructure step by step.

13 September 2011
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Pinta Revived, New Release Planned

One of the things I love about the open-source community is that the "death" of a project doesn't always mean the end of it.

12 September 2011
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Witty New Logo Proposed for Linux 3.1

To mark the upcoming release of the Linux 3.1 kernel IBM's Darrick Wong has proposed changing the Linux logo to something more befitting of the version number...

11 September 2011

Unity Got You Down? [Video]

In this episode of my Ubuntu is Easy series I show you the easy way to switch back to the classic desktop feel of older Ubuntu releases in Ubuntu 11.04.

10 September 2011
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Shotwell 0.11.1 “Bug Fix” Release Pushed Out

A minor update to photo management application Shotwell has been pushed out today.

9 September 2011
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Progress Continues On ‘Lubuntu Software Center’; Here’s How To Install It

Work on creating a 'Software Centre' for lightweight Ubuntu-spin 'Lubuntu' is coming together nicely. Jump on in for pictures, further information and instructions on how to test it out.

9 September 2011
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Series: Introduction to Ubuntu Development – Part 3

This is the third article in a series to explain the basics of Ubuntu Development in a way that does not require huge amounts of background and goes through concepts, tools, processes and infrastructure step by step. If you like the article or have questions or found bugs, please leave a comment.

9 September 2011

Take A Peek At Oneiric’s Updated Installer Slides

An updated batch of slides for playback during Ubuntu installation have landed in Ubuntu 11.10.

9 September 2011
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Ubuntu 11.10 Development Update 11

Ubuntu Development Update The Ubuntu 11.10 release is getting nearer and nearer. It’s time to start organising your local release party! Only five weeks left until release! So what’s still left to do in these […]

8 September 2011
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LightDM Rocks: 3D Animated Login Screen… With Imps

Does a 3D animated login screen sound cool to you? Robert Ancell, the developer behind LightDM (Ubuntu 11.10’s new login manager) demoed a 3D animated login screen as part of his talk at the Desktop […]

8 September 2011