Posts from 2016

Lubuntu 12.04 PPC on an iBook G4

This is Lubuntu 16.10’s New Default Wallpaper

The default wallpaper of Lubuntu 16.10 — yes, that's Lubuntu, with an 'l' — has been unveiled — but will fans of the lightweight Ubuntu spin like it?

28 July 2016
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New Version of Linux Pandora Client ‘Pithos’ Released

A new release of open-source Linux Pandora client Pithos is now available for download.

28 July 2016
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Ubuntu 16.10 Alpha 2 Is Available to Download Now

The second alpha release of the Ubuntu 16.10 development cycle is now available for download, with Lubuntu, Ubuntu Kylin and Ubuntu MATE taking part.

28 July 2016

‘Anatine’ Is a Simple Desktop Twitter App for Linux

Anatine describes itself as a 'pristine Twitter app for Linux', but is it anything more than a wrapper around the mobile website?

28 July 2016

PSA: Ubuntu 15.10 Hits End of Life Today

It's time to wave a weary goodbye to the Wily Werewolf, as Ubuntu 15.10 support ends today.

28 July 2016

Gradio Lets You Listen to Radio Stations on the Linux Desktop

Gradio is a simple radio player app for Linux. It lets you browse, search and listen to radio stations without needing to use a browser or enter a stream URL.

27 July 2016
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The Linux Deepin File Manager Is a Thing of Beauty

China-based Linux distro Deepin has shown off its all-new desktop file manager. And to say it's pretty is an understatement.

27 July 2016

Ubuntu OTA 12, Latest Update to Ubuntu Phone, Rolling Out Now

Ubuntu OTA-12, the latest update for Ubuntu Phone and Tablet, has begun roll out. We show you what's new.

27 July 2016

Canonical Takes a Seat On The Document Foundation’s Advisory Board

Canonical has joined the project advisory board for The Document Foundation, the non-profit organization who shepherd development of LibreOffice.

26 July 2016
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Set a Real Time Photo of Earth as Your Linux Desktop Wallpaper

Bored of looking at the same desktop background? Why not try this.

26 July 2016

How To Check Pokémon Go Server Status on Ubuntu

Playing Pokemon Go? This indicator applet for Ubuntu tells you when the game's servers are up and running so you can head out and catch ’em all.

26 July 2016
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Messaging Service ‘Wire’ Goes Open-Source, Invites Devs to Build Clients

Encrypted text, voice and audio calling service Wire has gone open-source, releasing the code for everything devs need to build their own apps that interface with the service.

25 July 2016