More posts in “Reviews”

Reviews of popular Linux software, games and services.

Placeholder koala image

Testing Android x86 on a Netbook — Yes, Android on Intel Processors!

Although we here at OMG! Ubuntu! are Ubuntu fans (shock, right?) it’s always interesting (and a bit exciting) to take a look at what else exists out there, in the wild waters of alternative operating […]

13 December 2009
Placeholder koala image

Is The New gThumb A Potential F-Spot Killer?

gThumb is an image viewer and browser for the GNOME Desktop that allows users to manage, tag, sort, view and edit their photo collection from the one application. It can import photos directly from digital […]

26 November 2009
Placeholder koala image

Shotwell Image Manager 0.3.0 Reviewed

The official spiel describes Shotwell as an “open source photo organizer” for the GNOME desktop. It is, however, a little bit more than that. Not much, but a little. Photo organization Organization in Shotwell takes […]

9 November 2009
Placeholder koala image

Visual Tour n’ Tweak Guide To Ubuntu Karmic Netbook Remix

I previously covered Ubuntu Karmic desktop and Kubuntu Netbook Remix, but despite using Karmic NBR i haven’t really touched on it! Until now… The majority of features in the Netbook Remix are the same as […]

28 October 2009
Placeholder koala image

A Guided Tour Of Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala

It’s set to be the biggest and best release of Ubuntu so far and it impresses right from the get-go with an impressive installer, fast boot times, new artwork and a whole lot more. Meet […]

24 October 2009
Placeholder koala image

Linux Twitter Applications Reviewed

There are quite a number of different twitter clients available on Ubuntu. I decided to try some of them out and find a favourite… There are a few key things i look for in a […]

22 October 2009
Placeholder koala image

Emesene 1.5 – The BEST Messenger for MSN?

Emesene 1.6 has now been released ?” find out more @ omgubuntu.co.uk/emesene-1.6-released-whats-new.html ——————————————————!#——————– Emesene 1.5 is one of the best instant messengers available for use with the MSN Network thanks to its massive feature set […]

5 October 2009
Ubuntu One connection notification

My Thoughts On Ubuntu One

I finally received my invitation to Ubuntu One a few days ago. I’ve been using the service daily ever since and I have to say the integration with Ubuntu is, as we all expected, second […]

22 May 2009