Section: Apps

Here you can discover the latest Linux apps, software and system utilities to use on Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and related distributions, from office suites and music players to dev tools and CLI scripts for getting things done.

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Web-browser Midori Adds Unity Support and Neat ‘Next Page’ Feature,

Unity support is one of several changes making up the latest release of lightweight web browser Midori. Screenshots and installation information are tucked inside.

4 August 2011

Unity Facebook App Adds Muti-photo Uploads and Easier Installation

Multiple photo uploading and easier installation feature in the latest release of Facebook Unity applet 'Faccialibro'. Also fixed is a bug that prevented some users from running the applet properly.

3 August 2011
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Ubuntu Software Centre’s New Look

Earlier today I pulled the latest development branch of the Ubuntu Software Centre to check in on development. Upon running the 'software-centre-gtk3' file inside this stunning Software Centre revamp appeared my desktop - and I just had to share...

1 August 2011

‘Takeoff’ Adds OS X Lion-Style App Launcher to KDE

OS X Lion Launchpad inspired Plasmoid 'Takeoff' brings a full screen menu launcher to Kubuntu users.

31 July 2011
Deluge Indicator in Natty

Deluge 1.3.3 Released, Ready to Install

The latest version of bit-torrent application Deluge is now available to install from the official Deluge PPA.

29 July 2011
Update Indicator for GNOME Shell

‘Update Indicator’ Extension for GNOME Shell Puts Upgrade Alerts in Your Panel

If you're a GNOME Shell user who took fancy to the 'Update Manager Indicator' we featured last Friday and want something similar for your own system - you're in luck!

27 July 2011

[How to] Enable OS X Lion-style ‘Natural Scrolling’ in Ubuntu

OS X Lion introduced natural/reverse scrolling where by "content tracks finger movement". If you've ever used a touchscreen smartphone you'll already be familiar with how this works: you drag down to scroll up; you drag up to scroll down. 'Natural Scrolling' by Charalampos brings reverse scrolling to Ubuntu.

26 July 2011
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Schizobird – An Ubuntu Twitter Client Optimized for Multiple Accounts

A new Twitter client by the name of 'Schizobird' has been under development by Ubuntu user and avid community-goer Conscious User, with the focus on rock solid multiple account support. The name Schizobird wasn't picked at random; instead it's an allusion to the mental illness schizophrenia, which is associated with multiple personality disorder. Schizobird is designed to handle multiple accounts gracefully.

24 July 2011
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Update Manager Indicator puts Ubuntu updates in your panel

Ubuntu user and Python developer Jonas Frei sent us an email with a new project he's working on that's aimed at making Ubuntu updates easier to access, and consistinify (new word, do you like it?) Update Manager's presence in the panel.

22 July 2011
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Google+/Picasa Image Uploader For Ubuntu’s Unity Launcher

As the momentum behind Google+ continues to gather pace its users are longing for desktop integration. To help tide us over until Google release some proper Google+ tools for developers to play with reader Tom LeJeune has added 'drag n' drop' Picasa image uploading to the Google+ Unity Quicklist we shared a few days back. If it sounds like something you'd use, here's how...

19 July 2011
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Ubuntu Download of the Week: Neverputt

Neverputt is a 3D miniature golf game for 1-4 players. You are in the first-person hot-seat and must control the direction and velocity of the ball in order to be successful. Whether you'd like to just relax and play a little putt-putt in peace, or challenge yourself with a bizarre combination of holes, Neverputt will not disappoint. It ships with seven different courses by default, ranging from easy to insanely difficult.

19 July 2011
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Acclaimed Indie Game BEEP Released For Linux

Linux users can get their paws on physic-based platform game BEEP ahead of its launch in the Ubuntu Software Centre through Gameolith.com - a new online store for games on Linux.

15 July 2011