All articles by Joey Sneddon

Joey Sneddon is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of OMG! Ubuntu. Since 2009, he has reported on Ubuntu and the wider open-source and Linux ecosystem, covering every major Ubuntu release since 9.04 to the present. With 16 years of hands-on experience reporting on Ubuntu and Linux, his coverage has been cited by leading technology news sites including Ars Technica, Engadget and Forbes.

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System76 Launch Pop OS 19.04, Based on Ubuntu 19.04

Pop OS 19.04 is the latest release of the Ubuntu-based Pop OS Linux distribution created by Linux laptop seller System76. It's ready to download now.

24 April 2019
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GNOME Devs Mull Making Dedicated System Info Tool

A GNOME desktop designer proposes a new hardware info tool for the GNOME desktop. The app would show system info and firmware information.

24 April 2019
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How to Use the Adwaita Theme on Ubuntu (Spoiler: It’s Easy)

Learn how to enable the new Adwaita theme in Ubuntu 19.04 Disco Dingo. The updated Adwaita theme is a solid replacement for Ubuntu's Yaru theme.

23 April 2019
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Ataris VCS Delayed, But I’m Not Sure Anyone Even Cares At This Point…

Shipment of the Ataris VCS Linux games console has been put back to December 2019 at the earliest, despite an original release date of July 2019.

22 April 2019
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SuperTuxKart 1.0 Released with Online Play, New Tracks, Improved Karts

SuperTuxKart online play is now available to all, with the new version of the famed open-source racing game including networked multiplayer action.

21 April 2019
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Kdenlive 19.04 Released with Major Changes (Updated)

Kdenlive 19.04 features a refactored codebase and improved stability. Learn about more Kdenlive 19.04 changes, and where to download it for Ubuntu.

19 April 2019
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Ubuntu 19.10 Codename Revealed, And Boy It’s Obscure…

The Ubuntu 19.10 codename is "Eoan Ermine", an adjective + animal combo few would've guessed! Learn what the 19.10 codename means.

19 April 2019
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Essential Guide: 10 Things To Do After Installing Ubuntu 19.04

A list of things to do after installing Ubuntu 19.04 to help you get more from the latest Ubuntu release. Discover neat tools, top tips & useful tweaks.

18 April 2019
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Ubuntu 19.04 Flavours Available to Download

Ubuntu 19.04 is out, and so too are new versions of official ubuntu flavors, including Ubuntu MATE, Kubuntu, Xubuntu and more. We recap the key changes.

18 April 2019
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First Look: Ubuntu 19.04: What’s New? [Video]

Our Ubuntu 19.04 video whizzes you through all of the key features and changes the 'Disco Dingo' ships with, plus our take on whether you should install it!

17 April 2019
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How to Upgrade to Ubuntu 19.04 from 18.10, Right Now

Learn how to upgrade to Ubuntu 19.04 from 18.10. Run the latest Ubuntu Linux release without needing to do a fresh install on your laptop, PC or server.

17 April 2019
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Freebie: Ubuntu Watch Face for the Samsung Galaxy Watch

This Ubuntu watch face for the Samsung Galaxy Watch lets you pimp your OS choice directly on your person, with a purple 'terminal' design using Ubuntu font.

12 April 2019
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Will You Upgrade to Ubuntu 19.04? [Poll]

Do you plan to upgrade to Ubuntu 19.04 when it's release on April 18? That's the question we're asking in our new reader poll, so whatever your plans, be sure to let us know!

11 April 2019
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Must Read: Microsoft Say Edge May Come to Linux “Eventually”

Linux builds of Microsoft Edge (the new version using Chromium) aren't available yet, but the Edge team say it's something they'd 'like to do eventually'.

9 April 2019
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Linux Release Roundup, Including Major Updates to DeaDBeeF & GIMP

We roundup the latest Linux releases, including new versions of open-source image editor The GIMP and free music player DeaDBeeF, inc. Install instructions!

8 April 2019
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Things Are Looking Up for Linux on ARM Laptops

Red Hat developers announce plans to bring desktop Fedora Linux to Windows-based ARM laptops using the 64-bit ARM Snapdragon 850 SoC.

8 April 2019
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SuperTuxKart 0.10 RC1 Arrives with Improved Online Multiplayer Support

SuperTuxKart 0.10 Release Candidate 1 is available to download. It features new and improved tracks, kart tweaks, and improved online multiplayer support.

7 April 2019
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New Project Brings Android Apps to the Linux Desktop

SPURV is a new open-source project that can run Android apps on Linux desktops, with full support for native hardware features like graphics acceleration.

3 April 2019