Posts from October 2017

new skype for desktop

Revamped Skype Desktop App Released

A colourful new Skype desktop client is rolling out. It features a number of visual changes and introduces some major new features, including @mentions.

30 October 2017
supertuxkart android release

You Can Now Play SuperTuxKart on Android!

The SuperTuxKart Android release is go! You can now play the famous open-source kart racing game on your phone, tablet or compatible Chromebook.

30 October 2017
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SuperTuxKart Adds New Tracks, Characters, & Game Record Option

SuperTuxKart is the best kart racing game not available on Nintendo consoles — and it's just scored a spooktacular new update in time for Hallowe'en!

30 October 2017
corebird twitter client for linux

GTK+ Twitter App Corebird Has Pushed Out a New Release

A new version of Linux Twitter app Corebird has been released with improved user autocomplete, image-only tweets, links in profile bios, and more.

29 October 2017
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And We’re Off: Development Begins on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS ‘Bionic Beaver’

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is now officially open for development. Canonical’s Matthias Klose shared the news on the Ubuntu development mailing list. The first few weeks of every Ubuntu development cycle is spent syncing key packages from upstream […]

29 October 2017
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS News

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Release Schedule

The Ubuntu 18.04 release date is set. For this, and other milestones in the Ubuntu 18.04 development cycle, check out the Ubuntu 18.04 release schedule.

29 October 2017
lightworks video editor

Lightworks Video Editor 14.1 Beta Released

A new beta release of Lightworks, the professional-grade video editor, is available to download. It features various improvements, including GoPro support.

26 October 2017

What The Press Is Saying About Ubuntu 17.10

Ubuntu 17.10 was released last week and, by now, you’ve probably decided whether or not you plan to try it out. But if you haven’t yet gotten around to trying it here are You can […]

25 October 2017
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Linux Mint Throws Its Weight Behind Flatpak

Linux Mint 18.3 will have "full support" for Flatpak, the 'next-gen' app distribution format for Linux, the project has announced in its latest monthly newsletter.

25 October 2017
yak yak google hangouts

YakYak is an Open Source Google Hangouts Desktop App

Meet YakYak, a Google Hangouts desktop app for Linux, Windows and Mac. It supports most Hangout features and has a couple bonus features of its own.

25 October 2017

Display Internet Speed on the Ubuntu Desktop

Whether you’re on a fast or slow connection it is often useful to check in on or monitor your network speeds. If you’re using the Ubuntu desktop you can easily check network speed by installing […]

25 October 2017
Bionic Beaver is the Ubuntu 18.04 name

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is Called ‘Bionic Beaver’

The Ubuntu 18.04 name has been revealed as 'Bionic Beaver', with Mark Shuttleworth citing Ubuntu's growing use in robotics as inspiration.

24 October 2017