Posts from November 2011

Gweled game in UBuntu

Gweled: Addictive Bejeweled-Style Game For Ubuntu

If you follow this site then you'll know that I am slightly addicted to playing various time-wasting games on my Android devices. Procrastination shouldn't be the preserve of my phone or tablet; I'd like to waste enjoy a spare 10 minutes playing them on my desktop. Having previously highlighted Boggle-style word game Tanglet, I now turn to something more sparkly...

17 November 2011
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Faenza Icon Theme Updated, Adds Handful of New Icons

The popular icon set Faenza has been updated with new icons and fixes. Amongst the application icons added are those for music player Google Music Frame, gaming client Desura and messaging app Gaijm. Full change-log: […]

16 November 2011

Tomorrow The Internet Will Begin to Die

Tomorrow sees one of the most pivotal pieces of internet legislation pass through the halls of power in Washington. The ‘Stop Online Piracy Act’ (SOPA) bill, combined with PROTECT IP Act, seeks to give the […]

16 November 2011
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Open Source Radio Software ‘AirTime’ Adds Automated Ubuntu Installers

Open-source radio management app 'Airtime' has added a variety of fuss-free installers for Ubuntu users.

16 November 2011
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Ubuntu Music App ‘Google Music Frame’ Seeking New Name

The desktop-integrated 'Google Music' web-app 'Google Music Frame' is seeking a new name.

16 November 2011
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Firefox 11 Alpha to Land December 20th; Will Bring Speed-Dial, Chrome Migration

The first alpha release of Firefox 11 has been set for December 20th. Arriving just in time for xmas, the alpha release could see the debut of a number of goodies scheduled to ship in […]

15 November 2011
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Linux Mint 12 RC: The Greatest Hits

First off, let me say that I am a guest poster and my opinions do not represent those of Ohso or any others writers here at OMG! Ubuntu! With all the Unity less-than-loving going around […]

15 November 2011
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XFCE Global Menu Plugin Gets a PPA

Xubuntu 11.04 and 11.10 users wanting to add Ubuntu's "App Menu" (also known as a 'global menu') can now do so with ease.

15 November 2011
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‘MyUnity’ Is a Small, Simple Unity Tweaking Tool

MyUnity, a new application by Italian developer Fabio Colinelli, aims to take the fear our of tweaking Unity.

15 November 2011
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Google Music Frame 0.3 Released, Adds Minor New Features

A new release of desktop-based Google Music player 'Google Music Frame' is available for download. It sports a number of new features, most of which we cast an eye over inside...

14 November 2011
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Graphics App Pinta Updates With Image Pad, Fixes

A new release of user-friendly graphics application 'Pinta' has been made available for download. Amongst the new features and fixes are an omni-present 'image pad' for easier image selection and tool tweaks for more intuitive workflow.

14 November 2011

5 System Monitoring Tools for Ubuntu

Whether you're resource-conscious, investigating a system slowdown, or, like me, plain nosey, Ubuntu makes it easy to keep an eye on CPU, RAM and other hardware information. Below are five different ways to monitor system resource usage in Ubuntu - from indicator-applets to included applications...

14 November 2011