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You Can Now Edit OpenStreetMap Info In GNOME Maps

GNOME Maps 3.20 will allow users to add and edit OpenStreetMap data for points of interest, such as businesses, restaurants and cafes.

14 February 2016

Conky Clock Widget That Shows the Current Time In Words

Want to add a cool word clock to your Linux desktop? You can with this ace Conky theme — and we'll walk you through how to install it.

13 February 2016
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‘FromScratch’ Is A Smart New Note Taking App for Ubuntu

In need of a simple, but smart note-taking app? This simple, open-source scratchpad should be at the top of your list.

11 February 2016
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How to Install Cinnamon 2.8 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

If you want to install the latest stable release of Cinnamon on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS you're in luck. A new PPA makes installing the desktop environment a cinch.

11 February 2016
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OpenShot 2.0 Beta Is Now Available for Public Testing

The first public beta of OpenShot to be made in over three years is now available for testing.

10 February 2016

‘Android OEMs Will Ship Ubuntu Phones This Year’, Say Canonical

Several Android phone makers will release Ubuntu phones this year, Canonical's CEO has revealed.

10 February 2016

The 5 Best Cinnamon Desktop Themes (As Chosen By You)

Last week we asked you to send in the best Cinnamon desktop themes you could find — and you did just that.

9 February 2016
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This Is The Fairphone 2 Running Ubuntu

Ubuports' Marius Gripsgård has shared a photograph (right) of Ubuntu running on his Fairphone 2, a port expected to make an appearance at MWC 2016.

9 February 2016
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Unified Inbox & Label Editing Arrive in Open-Source E-mail App ‘N1’

Open-Source e-mail client Nylas N1 is rolling out its biggest update since launch. A unified inbox and easier label editing are among the changes on offer.

7 February 2016

Canonical To Demo OnePlus & Sony Devices Running Ubuntu

Phones from Sony, OnePlus and Fairphone will be demonstrated running Ubuntu (Touch) later this month, we can reveal.

5 February 2016

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Will Ship An Older Version Of Nautilus

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS will ship with an older version of Nautilus than originally planned, a decision that will mean LTS users miss on a number of new features.

4 February 2016

New Ubuntu Tablet: Everything You Need to Know (Updated)

Excited by news of the first Ubuntu tablet and convergence device? Us too. We answer some your burning questions, including price, specs and release date.

4 February 2016