Could you create an entirely new application for Ubuntu in just three weeks? That's the challenge being put forward by the Ubuntu Development team as they gear up to launch an application creation competition with some awesome prizes up for grabs.
After more than 3 years in development Skype for Linux has shaken off its beta tag and made a substantial new release. Bumping the app version from 2.2 all the way to 4.0, Skype have nicknamed the release 'Four Rooms for Improvement,' becasue, they say, that this release 'finally [fills] the gap with our other desktop clients and we are now making many of the latest Skype features, as well as a lot of UI improvements, available to our penguin lovers.'
A new version of the niche web browser Opera has been released with a number of new features. These include a new theming system, support for 64bit processors, and HTML5 drag 'n' drop.
The Linux gaming scene appears to be moving along faster than Sonic the Hedgehog strapped to the roof of a SuperTux Kart. With so many developments, updates, releases, ports and Kickstarter projects being announced it's hard for me to keep up. So, from the last week or so alone, here is a bite-size rundown of the more notable gaming news on Linux that I didn't get around to mentioning...
Credit to Apple for raising the hardware game with the introduction of retina display in their "all new Macbook Pro" (aka the 'Macbook Pro Pro').. But such a high pixel density display creates a problem for an OS like Ubuntu which hasn't, as yet, added support for super-sharp "retina" screens.
Want to know of a movie is worth watching? A new scope for Ubuntu's Unity desktop aims to make finding out super easy.
Indie Game Psychonauts is now available to buy and install through the Ubuntu Software Center. The award winning platform game is being sold for $9.99, but can be purchased for as little as you like if bought as part of the ongoing Humble Indie Bundle.
I recently had an opportunity to sit and chat with Daniel 'DanRabbit' Foré about many things. In this first part of the interview, we discuss elementary, his role in it, recent and future prospects...
In this update we reached out to Ubuntu Developer and juju Extraordinaire Clint Byrum for an interview and to see what he is working on in the 12.10 Release Cycle. Benjamin Kerensa: What are you doing […]
MuiscTube - the desktop music player that uses YouTube as a Music library - has received a handful of minor new features in its latest update.
The ability to see the night sky is an important part of amateur astronomy. To help make the planning of stargazing activities easier, a new Unity lens has been created by developer David Turner.
So many great applications are available in the Ubuntu Software Center - but many developers don't advertise this fact on their websites. To remedy this Ubuntu's Jono Bacon is encouraging users to get involved in a new ‘Download for Ubuntu’ Button Campaign. The premise is simple: the websites of apps that are available to install through the Ubuntu Software Center should display a uniform 'Download for Ubuntu' button so that visitors can clearly see they support Ubuntu.
Beatbox music player has improved the way additional artists/track data is displayed. Detailed artist information, discography and pictures, as well as lyrics for the currently playing track, can be revealed by clicking the new 'information' button added to the toolbar.
We shared word of Linux Mint's new PC, the 'MintBox', with you a few weeks back. Today the product has been officially announced. Two models of the MintBox are available: a basic version with less RAM and a slower CPU/GPU combo, and a faster 'Pro' model in a stylised case. The Ubuntu-based spin have been working with computer manufacturer CompuLab since late last year to bring Linux Mint to market on a range of energy efficient and fanless devices.
And we’re off! The first Alpha in the Ubuntu 12.10 development cycle has been released. Now before anyone get’s too excited I will temper enthusiasm: there aren’t a wealth of forward-facing changes for you to […]
The Humble Indie Bundle V has added three additional titles to its line up of cross-platform games.
Microsoft is to offer the ability to easily install and run Ubuntu and other Linux OSes on its Windows Azure cloud computing platform. The move will help Microsoft gain leverage against other cloud service rivals, such as Amazon who already allow for the easy deployment of Linux and Windows.
Hands up if you're a fan of Community? Aside from you being officially cool as whatever the passing meta reference of the week is, you'll also know that a big ol' chunk of a recent episode took place in a 16-bit platform game. Now one fan of the show has begun to recreate the game in real life - and you can try it out.