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Viber for Linux Rolls Out New Update, Encrypts Messages

Viber for Linux has been updated, adding support for end-to-end encryption of chats, a contact forwarding feature, and drag and drop file sharing.

6 May 2016

Mark Shuttleworth Talks Ubuntu Watches, Unity 8 and The Future of Free Software

The man, the myth, and the space-faring market-disrupting legend, but also a very busy man. Yet, in the weeks following each new release of Ubuntu, Mark Shuttleworth manages to find some time to talk to the community and answer […]

5 May 2016

Watch: Ubuntu Tablet Fails Spectacularly in New Hands-On Video

Looking for an Ubuntu tablet review? Avoid this one. One blog went hands-on with the M10 Ubuntu Tablet and the results were far from pretty.

5 May 2016

The Humble Eyecandy Bundle Is Now Live with 5 Linux Games

Get your game on with the latest deal from the Humble Bundle folks. The Humble 'Eyecandy' Bundle offers 7 games, 5 of which are available to play on Linux.

4 May 2016

Ubuntu Scopes To Get a Striking New Look, Images Reveal

A redesign for Ubuntu Scopes appears to be on the way, with a pair of new images showing a hugely improved layout and interaction experience.

4 May 2016

Ubuntu 16.10 Won’t Use Unity 8 By Default

Unity 8 will not ship as the default desktop in Ubuntu 16.10, the Ubuntu desktop team has said. Yakkety Yak will ship the tried and trusty — or tired and dusty, depending on your point of […]

3 May 2016
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Why Your Next Ubuntu Download Could Be a Lot Larger

Expect to see a larger Ubuntu desktop installation image size by the time the Yakkety Yak is released later this year.

2 May 2016

Ubuntu In The Wild: April 2016

You might not have noticed, but it's been a wee while since we last featured an 'Ubuntu in the Wild' spot.

1 May 2016
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You Can Now Install Snappy Apps through the Software app on Ubuntu 16.04

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS ships with several changes, including a new Software app and a new package format called Snappy.  Today sees the former of the changes add support for the latter: you can now search, browse, install and remove […]

30 April 2016

See Ubuntu Convergence in Action With This Music App

Most of us have a good handle on what Ubuntu ‘convergence’ is (or what we think it is).  But it never hurts to have a big ol’ reminder. And the video we’re cushioning with over wrung sentences is just […]

29 April 2016
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Can’t Install Third-Party Apps on Ubuntu 16.04? You’re Not Alone

Having trouble installing third-party .debs on Ubuntu 16.04? You, my friend, are far from alone.

28 April 2016

Franz Brings WhatsApp, Telegram and 12 Other Messaging Apps to Ubuntu

From Telegram to WhatsApp, via Slack and Steam Chat — Franz makes using multiple messaging services more manageable on Ubuntu.

27 April 2016