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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Flash Player 10.2 released with Stage Video hardware acceleration

Abode has released Flash Player 10.2, bringing with it the Stage Video API which promises smooth 1080p playback whilst using up to 85% less CPU than before..

9 February 2011

Lubuntu 11.04 Alpha 2 finally released

The second alpha release of Lubuntu 11.04 has been made available for testing.

9 February 2011

Linux screenshot tool ‘Shutter’ updates with auto-resize snapping, rounded corners, more

Shutter is often cited as the best screenshot tool on any platform, not just Linux. The latest version maintains this kudos, adding an even brighter flash to the already well lit picture many have of […]

8 February 2011
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Android apps to run on non-android devices with ‘Alien Dalvik’

Switching from your smartphone to your laptop to your netbook and back again can often seem disjointing: apps for one aren't available or suitable for the other, etc.. But that could be all about to change...

8 February 2011
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How USB autorun flaws could bring malware to Linux

When you hear about malware infecting computers through USB sticks you tend to assume you're safe on Linux. Theoretically at least, the more we make Linux like a home the less idyllic a fortress of security it becomes...

8 February 2011
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Xfce to launch ‘Xfce Foundation’

Eight XFCE developers have announced plans to launch the 'XFCE Foundation' - a non-profit organization.

8 February 2011
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How to Make a Docky theme [Guide]

Popular Linux theme maker half-left has created an informative how-to guide on creating Docky themes, so if you've yet to find a theme that suits your tastes entirely why not have a go at making your own?

7 February 2011
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Mozilla intend to ship Firefox 4, 5, 6 and 7 this year

Mozilla have revealed plans to put the Firefox development schedule on steroids. For 2011, they intend, will see the browser bunny-hop from version 3.6 all the way to version 7.0.

7 February 2011
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Real-time earth wallpaper ‘xplanetFX’ gets refreshed look

Neat real-time earth wallpaper renderer 'xplanetFX' has received a refreshed GUI in its most recent update. Here we take a quick look at what's been revamped and refresh your mind on how to install the app itself.

7 February 2011
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The GNOME+Mono hackfest is here, officially

We wrote about it, and now, after literally weeks of planning, it is here. The post-FOSDEM GNOME+Mono hackfest. We've only be at it for about an hour so there is not yet much code to show but I thought the OMG army would enjoy a couple of pictures as proof that we are actually working.

7 February 2011
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Feed Indicator: A new RSS applet for your panel

A new panel-based RSS reader has been released for feed-fanatics to get their fix from.

7 February 2011
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Kubuntu 11.04 Alpha 2 released and reviewed

It may not be getting Unity nor the attention its purple/orange brother is receiving, but that doesn't mean nothing is interesting happening with Kubuntu. Read on to find out!

6 February 2011