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Mark Shuttleworth Interviewed on BBC News

It’s not everyday that you get to tune in to mainstream TV news and see Mark Shuttleworth on screen, chatting about life aboard the International Space Station. It certainly added a bit of pep to […]

7 September 2017
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We have some questions to ask you about videos…

We'd like to gather your feedback on the sort of Ubuntu videos you enjoy watching. To do that we've created a survey. This post has a link to it.

7 September 2017
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OpenShot 2.4 Released, Focuses on Stability

A new version of OpenShot, the crash-happy open-source non-linear video editor, is available to download. While the previous couple of releases were big on features the latest release is a “stability-focused release”, says project lead Jonathan Thomas. A […]

7 September 2017
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The Flathub Website Now Lists Apps, Lets You Install Them

Read this site regularly enough and you’ll learn that I love Flathub. Flathub, for those of you who haven’t heard of it, is the quasi-official app store for apps packaged and distributed using Flatpak. But […]

6 September 2017
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MConnect, the Android GNOME Shell Extension, Has Been Updated

An updated version of mConnect, the GNOME extension that helps you integrate your Android device with the Linux desktop, is now available. Rolling out on the GNOME Extensions site now, the update adds minor improvements to […]

6 September 2017
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KDE System Settings is Being Revamped, And It Looks Beautiful

A dramatic revamp of the KDE System Settings app could be on the way. KDE is — and I doubt anyone will consider this a controversial statement — the most powerful and configurable of all the […]

6 September 2017
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Linux Mint Backup Tool to Get Big Improvements

An improved backup tool will debut in Linux Mint 18.3. The updated utility will be easier to use, feature performance improvements, and more.

5 September 2017

PulseAudio 11.0 Released, Adds New Features & Fixes

Do you know which sound server you use on Ubuntu? It’s PulseAudio — and today it got a new release. PulseAudio 11.0 is the latest stable release of this desktop staple. A bunch of new […]

5 September 2017
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Make a GIF from Video on Linux with Gifcurry

Want to make GIFs from video on Linux? Use Gifcurry, an open-source app that also lets you add text to gifs, and upload them to sites like Imgur.

5 September 2017
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Meet the Ubuntu 17.10 GNOME Shell Theme

The Ubuntu 17.10 GNOME Shell theme is now available in the latest daily builds. We show you what it looks like using plenty of screenshots.

4 September 2017

Meet the Improved Ubuntu 17.10 Login Screen

As releases go, Ubuntu 17.10 is going be defined by the huge number of changes it makes — and that includes changes to the default login screen. Making a wholesale switch to GNOME for Ubuntu 17.10 […]

4 September 2017
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Minecraft: Story Mode for Linux is ‘Ready for Release’ — So Where Is It?

if you've been patiently camped down a well-dug hole waiting for word on when Minecraft: Story Mode for Linux will be released, we've some news…

4 September 2017