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 ecosystem, documenting every major Ubuntu release since 9.04 to the present. With over 16 years of hands-on experience in Linux desktops, distros and apps, Joey's insights and reporting have been cited by leading technology outlets including Ars Technica, The Verge, Engadget and Forbes.

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Mark Shuttleworth Brands Mir Opponents “The Open Source Tea Party”

Opponents of Mir are 'politically motivated', says Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth in a blog post announcing the name of Ubuntu 14.10.

19 October 2013

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Named ‘Trusty Tahr’

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS has been code-named 'Trusty Tahr'. Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth confirmed the choice of name in a blog post.

18 October 2013

Have You Upgraded to Ubuntu 13.10 Yet?

Do you plan to upgrade to Ubuntu 13.10? Or are you happy using an older version? We want to know - click through to vote in our poll.

18 October 2013

4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Install Ubuntu Touch on Your Nexus

Don't install Ubuntu Touch - that's my advice to anyone thinking about replacing Android on their primary device expecting a polished OS.

18 October 2013

10 Things To Do After Installing Ubuntu 13.10

Ubuntu 13.10 is out, you've upgraded, and you're wondering what to do now. Don't fret - here are 10 things to do after installing Ubuntu 13.10.

17 October 2013

Ubuntu for Phones Goes Stable – Offers A Beautiful, If Basic, Phone Experience

Ten months on from its initial reveal to the world, the first stable version of Ubuntu Touch for phones has been released for "developers and industry partners".

17 October 2013

Ubuntu 13.10 Released – But Is It An Essential Upgrade?

Ubuntu 13.10 brings a number of minor changes to the desktop - but are any of them essential? We review the latest release.

17 October 2013

‘Worms Reloaded’ Arrives on Linux As Part of Latest Humble Bundle

Worms Reloaded has been brought to Linux for the first time as part of the new Humble Bundle with Android 7, alongside 5 other indie games.

15 October 2013

System 76 Ubuntu Touchscreen Laptop Now Available to Pre-Order

Say hello to the Darter Ultra thin - a 14-inch touchscreen laptop from Linux PC sellers System 76.

15 October 2013

‘Polari’ – An Awesome New IRC App for GNOME

You have to hand it to the GNOME designers and developers: their work in creating a coherent, integrated set of apps for the desktop is showing true promise.  In fact, they’ve barely sat still over […]

15 October 2013

Listen to The New Ubuntu Phone Ringtones (Updated)

A new set of notification alert sounds and ringtones have landed in Ubuntu Touch, ahead of its first release on Thursday October 17th.

14 October 2013

Music App ‘Musique’ Adds Album Sorting, Gapless Playback and Playlist Tweaks

It's a good week for music fans on Linux. Following the recent update to Banshee comes a new release of the lightweight Qt music player Musique.

9 October 2013