Stephen Fry is more than just a a revered actor, writer and comedian: he's also an Ubuntu user. The actor confirmed his choice of Linux distro in a pre-recorded interview for the OggCamp 12 event, held last week in London
A "coverflow" view has been added to Unity 's development branch for Ubuntu 12.10. The feature allows one to browse items by dragging them horizontally with the mouse, rather than the usual 'drop down, vertical' approach currently used in Unity.
Unity 2D, the light-weight counterpart to Ubuntu's Unity interface, has been retired from Ubuntu 12.10. In an update released yesterday Unity 2D was removed and users set to auto-login to the session transitioned over to regular Unity. The 2D version of Unity has been used as a fallback for users whose computers lack sufficient graphical grunt to run the '3D' version.
Never let anyone tell you that magic cannot be created using open-source software. But, if they insist, you're free to club them in the imagination with this showreel from OvniVFX.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I never tire of seeing Ubuntu for Android in action. Lucky for me then that a new video of this very thing has surfaced online.
A third-party developer has taken the code for Ubuntu TV and added some changes of his own. The results are pretty stunning.
Late last month Ubuntu computer makers System76 gave popular photography YouTuber SnapChick one of their meaty Gazelle Professional laptops to play with - but how is she getting on?
By now you're likely aware that Steam support is coming to Linux. But that doesn't mean it's not awesome to hear it verbally confirmed by Valve themselves, as their managing director Gabe Newell does in this brief video chat with Norwegian site DagBladet.no.
Ubuntu got a brief airing on BBC News yesterday as part of a feature on popular 'sketch blogger' Angie Stevens, better known to most as 'Doodlemum'. Angie, like many people, keeps a diary to capture 'moments' of her family life that might otherwise be forgotten. And to help her share that diary with the world she uses Ubuntu.
Ubuntu's three-week long App Showdown contest is almost halfway through, and some great applications are starting to emerge. If you're taking part then you'll know that time is precious; you'll want to add as much functionality to your app as possible before the deadline. Here a collection of video tutorials designed to help.
Whether you're an amateur developer or seasoned pro the Ubuntu App Showdown is a great way to put your skills to the test. Better yet you might even win one of two Ubuntu laptops from System76!
What happens when you put a powerful laptop running Ubuntu into the hands of a photography professional? We're about to find out.